My photographic journey officially began in 1996 at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta where I spent two years in the darkroom learning about film and the importance of composition, exposure, aperture and image, developing a true respect for photography and craft. After graduating from NAIT, I spent the next six years photographing family portraits, weddings and adventure sports in Golden, British Columbia and working in the licensing and sales division of Corbis (now Getty Images) in Calgary, Alberta. In 2004, I continued my learning and obtained a Bachelor of Design Degree with a Major in Photography from the Alberta College of Art + Design (Alberta University of the Arts). As fate would lead, in 2011, I began working in the environmental sector as a Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) facilitator, and spent over seven years working with Indigenous communities throughout the Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta. My role as an Indigenous engagement specialist took me deep into the hearts of traditional territories for extended periods of time, exploring vast, remote wilderness areas, gathering proprietary TEK from Indigenous Elders and knowledge holders. This experience has influenced the way I currently explore and experience both space and environment, giving me a newly-founded appreciation for both serenity and order.

Born and raised in Calgary, I love all the wonderful things the city has to offer - mountains, prairie skies and endless sunshine. I enjoy planning and dreaming up my next travel experience with my husband and love counting down the days until we are on our way!

Awards and Exhibitions/Publications

NAIT - Top Scoring Portfolio - 1998 - Edmonton, AB
Golden District Arts Council - Art Walk Group Exhibition -1999 & 2002 - Golden, BC
Golden District Arts Council - Solo Exhibition - 2001 - Golden, BC
Calgary Stampede - International Photo Exhibition - Group Exhibition - 2002 - Calgary, AB
Calgary Foundation: M. James + Elsie Mathieson Scholarship - 2008 - Calgary, AB
Applied Arts Magazine - Student Awards Annual - 2008
Timeraiser Calgary - Selected Artist - 2011 - Calgary, AB
Timeraiser Edmonton - Selected Artist - 2011 - Edmonton, AB
The Instagram Show - Group Exhibition - 2013 - Los Angeles, CA
Exposure: Alberta’s Photography Festival - Silent Journey - Solo Exhibition - 2019 - Calgary, AB
Alberta University of the Arts - RBC Concourse Gallery - Group Exhibition - 2025 - Calgary, AB