About (Includes Publishing Credits)
Over the past twenty years, I’ve explored several aspects of photography.
My first interest was in nature, through which I’ve discovered colourful sunsets, calm waves lapping on serene rocky shores, and the contentment of the peace and quiet nature has to offer.
In those early years, my biggest influence was photographer, Freeman Patterson www.freemanpatterson.com. His love of nature is truly reflected in his pictures and his way of teaching is easy to understand. I own most of his books. I’ve even attended a couple of his seminars when they’ve taken place in my area—seminars aren’t usually my thing, as I’m not very good at sitting still in listening mode for very long. Even the fact his home is in New Brunswick inspires me, as the Maritimes is one of my favourite travel destinations.
I soon added people photography to my skills. I enjoy capturing a moment in their life; seeing an expression recorded forever.
After adopting my dog, Tessi, in 2005, I specialized in pet photography for a few years. Each animal has his or her own unique personality that inspires me.
In 2008, after delving into the subject of Freelance Writing, I received a diploma with honours through ICS Canada. These days, my efforts are focused on writing short non-fiction stories and articles. The only pictures I take are to accompany them and just for fun. In December 2011, I completed a professional editing course.
There isn’t a particular writer that inspires me, though I enjoy many different authors’ works and a variety of genres.
I’m fascinated with travelling, especially in Canada. I think we have a beautiful, diverse country. I love having Tessi with me on my journeys. My goal is to find and write about places we can enjoy together.
MY PUBLISHING CREDITS:
Articles:
- dogsinCanada.com: Snake Dangers, October 31. 2011; Ocean Hazards*, July 28, 2011; International Travel with Your Dog, August 16, 2010 ; and Canoeing with Dogs, May 10, 2010. (As of December 12, 2011, Dogs in Canada has ended operations. Please contact me for clips of these articles.)
- wavejourney.com: A Winter Visit to Point Pelee*, January 27, 2012; A Drive to Thunder Bay*, October 4, 2011; Always Knock Before Entering – Tips for staying at a B&B*, February 18, 2011
- Contributions to my community’s newsletter.
- Lake Erie Beacon: McGeachy Pond Conservation Area*, May 7, 2010 issue of (PDF available).
- women-on-the-road.com: Ontario Travels with Tessi*; International Pet Travel.
- helium.com: A Snake Can be a Great Pet.
- More of Our Canada: Eagle Canyon*, September 2008 premiere issue.
Photography:
- Asterisked (*) titles above include pictures taken by me.
- Cast Your Troubles Away, August/September 2009 issue of “Our Canada” magazine.
- Maritime Bliss, May 2008 issue of “Our Canada” magazine.
- Erieau Beach, 2002 Chatham-Kent Travel Guide.
- I was one of the photographers for the 2002 Geri Fashions’ catalogue (London, Ontario).