Born and raised in rural Illinois, spending a lot of time outdoors gave me a deep appreciation for nature.   Being an observer, seeing things many people will walk past without noticing, allows me to share a different perspective.   Capturing the essence of a subject is a challenge I have always enjoyed.  Life experience has made me more compassionate, and sensitive to others.  I'm perceptive and respectful when to approach a subject in any situation. Working with people knowing they are letting me into their personal space, and revealing a piece of themselves is an honor and a privilege.

Watching and photographing wildlife has been my focus the last ten years. Bird nerd, not “birder”, behavioralist in that I recognize over and over the similarities between humans and other creatures. A huge Gary Larson fan and lover of science, animal subjects reveal wonderful personalities while inanimate things come to life, and silly scenarios emerge.  

Gratitude, humor and love are the components of my work. Love traveling and meeting other wanderers.

Organizations worked or volunteered :  Hospice of Hillsborough County, FL, heART and soul studios, LLC, Habitat For Humanity International, Boggy Creek Gang Camp, Begin Again Children's Grief Center, Yoga Sidhi, Community Yoga, The Yoga Lounge.