My Story

Born and raised in Lacey, Washington as a no sabo kid in the 90’s, Lisa Maria Reese was drawn to adventure novels based in the Pacific Northwest by Jack London and magical realism by Isabel Allende. Her love for stories inspired her to explore both written and visual mediums throughout her academic years where she pursued a degree in Photography and many electives in Creative Writing at Saint Edward’s University.

Soon after completing her BA of Arts, she embarked on a professional adventure as a mass communication specialist in the US Navy, specializing in photojournalism. She became a Jill of all trades — writing feature stories, taking photos, and producing video products of various lengths as a witness to those who served beside her.

Beyond her work as a photojournalist, she writes personal letters titled “Letters to my Daughter,” which delve into matrescence, the resiliency of single motherhood, and the complex relationship we have with our family of origin.