ABOUT
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| ABOUT |
| Art, in one form or another, has always been a huge part of my life. Whether through the movement of dance, the stroke of a paintbrush, or the click of a camera shutter, an innate appreciation and propensity for creativity lives within me. I was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. It was here, during my first year of high school, where Photography took a leading role in my life. I fell quickly in love with my camera’s viewfinder asI learned to frame the world through my own eye. Yet it was in the darkroom where the true magic happened. As my first 8x10 print developed in the chemistry, I knew then and there that photography and I were to be committed to one another for life. After high school, I spent one year at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and later transferred to Drexel University in Philadelphia to study photography. At Drexel, I received an excellent education, invaluable experience, and ultimately a bachelor’s degree in science in 2002. While a junior in college I received the opportunity to spend six months in Santa Fe, New Mexico, gaining real world experience assisting photographers, including masterprinter and photographer, Alan Ross. It was here I also met my husband, resulting in my relocation to Santa Fe after graduation. As a result of various traditional and digital training and years spent photographing a vast array of subjects, I can say with confidence that portraits—specifically of children and pets—offer me the most inspiration and joy. Therefore, children and pets are the primary focus of my work. After nine years of living and working in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I am continuing my photography business and starting a new life with my husband and pets in Austin, Texas. I return to Santa Fe often to photograph, but am very much enjoying my acclimation into the Austin community. I am available for in-home and on location portrait sessions in both the Austin and Santa Fe areas. I look forward to meeting you and your family soon! |