I've always been enthralled by the art of photography, particularly fashion and beauty. I used to decorate my teenaged bedroom walls with magazine teared-out ads from brands like Covergirl, Guess, and Calvin Klein. When I was 15, I was given my first film camera, and my two younger brothers became my initial subjects. I'd buy them clothes they liked to persuade them to model for me. 

My photography journey truly began with a dream trip to Sydney, Australia, where my high school friend encouraged me to visit her. I was given a Canon Digital Rebel camera that I didn't yet know how to use.  I learned to use it during my travels. I documented my vacation and created a slideshow on my big heavy Dell laptop. Lol!  I received positive feedback about my photos and was encouraged to be a photographer.

After years in the health care field, supporting individuals with various illnesses, mental health, and physical challenges, I moved from Winnipeg, MB, to Penticton, BC, to study digital photography at an art and technical college. While building my business after I graduated, I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, which requires surgery and brought my plans to a halt. I had a long wait to receive a full hip replacement, which lead to my chronic pain, limping and use of a cane to walk. 

Despite this setback, I found my calling as a photography educator. For 10 years, I've been educating at the art college I graduated photography, passionately sharing my knowledge, and watching my students thrive. Nurturing the next generation of photographers is incredibly rewarding and remains one of my greatest joys.

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Yet, my love for portrait photography remains unwavering, and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to capture the essence of people once again.