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To photograph: it is to put on the same line of sight the head, the eye and the heart.”

-Henri Cartier-Bresson

Exploring the world around me with my camera brings me some of my greatest joys. I am a freelance photographer currently at home in Chicago, Illinois. I am originally from Connecticut, and have also lived in London, New York, France, and Washington, DC. I have traveled throughout my life, and cannot wait to capture more of the world’s amazing places in the future.

I am enchanted by the colors of life, and especially by that brief moment when light falls dramatically or delightfully on a scene. Many times these moments are gone in an instant. My work is a celebration of the beauty around us, which we do not always take the time to notice. Whether it is the delight on a child’s face, the rich colors of a meal or festival, or the sparkle of sunlight on a spring flower or a fountain, I look to capture the magic of these moments.

I am a member of Women in Focus/Chicago, an artist-initiated organization of female photographers, and have participated in several group exhibitions in London and Chicago over the past seven years. I have done portraits, assisted on events, and been working with Caregiverlist providing photography services since 2014. Please contact me if you would like to work with me.