A CREATIVE JOURNEY…
I was born and raised in Southwestern Pennsylvania. I now reside in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of Westmoreland County. When I am not spending time with my camera, one can find me in the barn with my Thoroughbred, Alpha Lade, on which I ride Dressage.
I’ve always felt a calling to be creative. In my early years, I thought perhaps I was destined to be an artist; however, a brief stint at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh taught me I was not going to be the next Monet. Still, I could not escape a sense of creativity, deep within me, just longing to find its outlet. Later in life, I earned a Bachelor Degree in English/Literature then tried my hand at creative writing, and jumped into an MFA program with both feet. Despite being disillusioned with my academic experience, I found my voice, and confidence, and knew I was on the right track to discovering my medium for artistic expression. Then, serendipitously, I stumbled upon photography. I’ve also found I love the technical aspects of producing photographic images as much as I love the artistic aspects, and I’ve been blessed by the tutelage of several accomplished photographers in the region. I look forward to a lifetime of learning and experimenting, combining technique and artistry, and, most importantly, bringing visually and emotionally stimulating images to my clients.
