ABOUT ME
A Perfectionist on Every Detail
Simply put, I am an authentic, witty, perfectionist with a dog addiction that I am unable to hide. I mention the perfectionist part, as it truly plays a role in me starting this photography business. For as long as I can remember, I have been labeled a perfectionist (insert eye roll). In fact, every chance my Grandmother got, she would remind me of this characteristic; and every single time my eyes would well up with tears, as I desperately tried to convince her and everyone else in the room that I wasn’t. I hated accepting that I was a perfectionist, as I saw it as a visible flaw. Fast forward 20 years, and I now wear the trait with pride. I finally recognize what value it has when I look down at my camera, loaded with hundreds of pictures from a photoshoot, eyeing every single tiny detail in each image. Or when I re-touch and adjust image details, to create a stunning photo that I believe my clients will be so excited to share. I honour and dedicate the name of my photography business to my late Grandma, Maria, for her pinpointing and drawing my awareness to my natural gift.
​I was born with an artistic and creative soul
...and I have been longing to reconnect to that part of me. I should mention that I’m also a stellar wife and fun mom! And honestly, these roles bring me the greatest sense of accomplishment and gratitude that I have ever experienced; I feel deeply blessed by the laughter and love that fill my home. Early in my 20s, I stepped away from my career in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, when I became a new mom. I cherish the time that I have been gifted to raise my amazing children; they truly are remarkable little souls. Recently, I have chosen to balance motherhood with my passion for Photography. I hope to teach my young girls that the special skills we gain in life can spark a rewarding career when we encourage and inspire others with joy, kindness, self love & gratitude.
A little more about me.
I am the outdoorsy type. Born in the West Kootenays & raised on Vancouver Island, I grew up surrounded by the immense beauty of British Columbia. I love nature and thrive when I am out in it. This is why I prefer natural light photography and outdoor shoots; the blend of gorgeous landscapes, with the sun's golden hue (or the perfect drape of light from an overcast sky), really illuminates one's beauty.
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My deep love of nature, also makes me a bit of an Earth Ranger. No question, my biggest pet peeve in life is waste and materialism. I am inspired by the concept "Collect Memories. Not Things" and in my home, my most valued photographs are displayed around a large sign stating just that.
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I appreciate you getting to know me and browsing through my website and recent work. If you feel inspired to reach out and discuss your ideas for a future photoshoot, I encourage you to connect with me through the link below.
