This past summer I found a battered bugle in a thrift store in Scotland. I knew, just knew, that it came with many stories. It was manufactured by a company that produced bugles for regiments in Britain. The stories I imagine are many and poignant. Tara, also enthralled by the possibilities, offered herself as a model and her home as a setting. This is the series we created. I used 1 second long exposure to soften the images because they speak of the past. And I used longer exposure for the ghosts as they also speak of the past.
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.
