This is Aira Hickman, the wife of an amazing man who served in Navy, the mom of two incredible children who brought me the whole world joy everyday, the girl who is behind Love Story By Aira Photography.

My journey into the world of photography began in a deeply personal way. My mom was in the ICU, battling with cancer on my wedding day. As I stood before the love of my life, I couldn’t shake the feeling of emptiness. The bittersweet reality of my wedding day remains etched in my memory till today. I wished more than anything for her presence, to hug her, to see her smile or with tear, to hear her talking and laughing during the significant day of my life. 

I often reflect on the smiles, laughter, and tears of joy that my mom would have brought to those days. It inspired my journey as a wedding photographer, focusing on each couple's unique love story, highlighting the real moments, genuine emotions, and meaningful connections that can easily fade into the background of our busy life. 

Carrying my mom’s love and spirit with me, each wedding I photograph becomes a heartfelt opportunity to preserve love stories for couples navigating life together. Life is perfect and imperfect, cheer your loved ones, celebrates love in all forms, remember that while moments may pass quickly, the memories we created can last the whole lifetime.