Often I have enlisted friends and family to sit in front of my camera and let me practice on them.With them,practice with them. None share my enthusiasm for photographic images and the stories they tell. I can say with candor and truth that none of the men in these images have ever posed with a flower in their hair. But other than a slight hesitation, they all agreed. That to me is trust and that my friends have a wonderful sense of humor or that I have more power than I realize.The women wanted to add their own beautiful, creative, witty selves to the series. And it continues.
I am a Fine Art photographer interested in storytelling, curiosity, and a lifelong desire to explore the world visually. After raising five children and living many roles—daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, widow, and partner—I discovered photography later in life. Nine years ago, my partner gave me my first camera, and in 2020 we transformed an old woodworking shop into my studio. Since then, I have dedicated myself to learning, experimenting, and creating work that reflects the stories I’ve carried for decades.
