My Roots in Nature
Born and raised in Northern Ontario, I grew up surrounded by serene lakes, mossy trails, and endless forests. Nature wasn’t a retreat — it was home. Those wild spaces shaped my sense of peace, wonder, and connection from the very beginning.
After living in different provinces, including several years in Edmonton, I began to feel the ache of disconnection — the kind that only time in nature can soothe. In 2018, while working at the University of Alberta and navigating life as a new mother, I started walking through the nearby River Valley. Those gentle escapes became a lifeline. Surrounded by tall trees and winding trails, I found space to breathe, reflect, and ground myself again.
When my family and I moved to Nanaimo, BC, that connection deepened. Vancouver Island’s rugged coastlines, lush rainforests, and misty mountain air felt like a return to something ancient and essential. Time seems to slow here — creating space for stillness, clarity, and a deeper connection not only to Mother Nature, but to myself. That grounding, that calm — that’s the energy I hope to pass on through my work.
My Journey Into Photography
In 2001, I traveled to Germany and found myself completely enchanted — not just by the culture, but by the streets themselves. The lines, the angles, the way light danced through alleys and archways…it was like seeing the world with new eyes. I came home inspired and started playing around with photography, capturing whatever sparked my curiosity.
Over the years, I explored different paths: portraits, weddings, product photography. Each one brought its own lessons, but nothing felt as instinctively right as nature. That’s where everything truly clicked.
I realized that when I’m behind the lens in the forest — listening to birdsong, watching sunlight spill through the trees, noticing the quiet curve of a mushroom or the intricate veins of a single leaf — I’m not just taking photos. I’m slowing down. I’m reconnecting. It’s a form of forest therapy, a gentle meditation in motion that brings me fully into the present moment.
Today, my work blends photography with that stillness and mindfulness. Whether it’s a wide coastal vista or the tiny shimmer of morning dew on moss, I’m drawn to the raw, unfiltered beauty found in nature’s details. Each image is more than just a snapshot — it’s an invitation to pause, breathe, and experience the quiet magic that surrounds us. Through my prints, I hope to bring that sense of calm and connection into your space — so your home can carry a little piece of the forest, too.
Capturing nature’s beauty to bring its calm, wonder, and tranquility into your everyday life.
Infuse your home with nature. What if your home could feel as peaceful as a walk through the forest?
Explore my collection of nature photography prints from Vancouver Island and area— each one created to invite stillness, serenity, and a deeper connection to the natural world into your space.
Work with me
Need stunning nature or landscape photography of Vancouver Island and the great outdoors? I capture the beauty of BC for projects, promotions, or personal vision. I also offer interior photography for Airbnb and VRBO listings.
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