I do feel a bit of a Janis Joplin soul (I drive a VW Bug named Herbie), but with a twist of Meryl Streep. I am a wife and partner to the greatest man. We recently celebrated our 30 year anniversary with a vow renewal at the same venue, on the same day. It was epic and so absolutely perfect. I am a mom and a grandma. (Yes, I am that old, however, my soul feels about 31 and I can still do the same ridiculous and incredibly corny dance moves that I did then). I love any and all animals. I am fur-mom to two Chinese Crested and a Weimaraner.
I believe in that beauty that exists in everyone and can shine if given the chance. I love to laugh; the world needs more laughter. I love beautiful things that make me cry. I love nature; my husband gave life back to a vintage trailer and we spend time together where there is no cell service, and lots of space to create memories.
My friends will tell you that I am a hippie at heart.
I am Proud to be a member of the Ontario Society of Artists and exhibit work internationally
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My appreciation for photography begins with this black and white photo of me and my dad. We're having a picnic lunch on one of our many journeys from Peterborough to Ottawa. I lost my dad when I was 10 years old; it was sudden, unexpected and my world fell apart. I have spent the rest of my life staring at pictures of him. It’s not so much about how he looks, but it’s about the memories of the moments that he is captured in. Remembering those moments, letting my heart feel the emotions again, closing my eyes and letting my senses fill with memories of smells, sounds, touches. These photos provide the tangible remembrance that although a connection may change shape, it is never lost. These old photos are my passport to my memories of my dad and our time together. The loss of my dad fuels my desire to capture connection; to record the bonds that we create in our lives with the humans, animals and things that we choose to surround ourselves with. It was my dad who gave me my first camera and opened my heart to the magic of this art form.
Among the reasons I keep taking photos of the important moments in people's lives is because of this story:
Why I keep taking photos
“I have been going through the pictures and I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for capturing such great memories and moments with her. I don’t know what I would do without them.”
