Previously trained Physiotherapist turned photographer living in Tasman, New Zealand. My current project was born from the desire to document families days in a rural environment.
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED AWARDS
I am honored to have had my work recognized in various competitions and professional photography organizations over the years.=
2017 - ANZ (New Zealand/ Australia) Photobook award Finalist – People’s choice award
2017 - Capture – Australian Emerging Photographer of the Year winner – (Portrait )
2016 - PX3 Silver Medal
2016 - Lensculture – Exposure Awards – Winner
2016 - Selected Fence Exhibition
2016 - Fried Award (Austria) – Shortlisted Finalist
2016 - International Photo of the Year – winner
2016 - Critical Mass Top 50 Finalist
2016 - PDN Photo Annual Work
2015 - Black and White Child Photography Competition winner
2015 - National Geographic – Daily Dozen winner
2015 - Directors Award – A Smith Gallery
2015 - Directors Award – Darkroom Gallery – selected by Peter Turnley
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
An honor to have been invited to present at internationally recognized professional photography conferences around the world to talk about my approach to my Photography.
2020 - Spain - CreFest – Barcelona (Pending)
2020 - Israel - Photographers Conference – Tel Aviv (Pending)
2020 - Down to Photo – Queenstown – New Zealand – September (Pending)
2019 - Brazil – Wedding Brazil – Santa Catarina
2019 - USA – Storytellers Conference – Miami
2019 - Germany – Fearless Photographers Conference – Aachen
2019 - Spain - BODAF Photography Conference – Barcelona
2018 - USA - Fearless Photographers Conference – Charleston , South Carolina
2017 - Canada - ARC Conference for Photographers – Vancouver
2017 - Italy - Way Up North – Rome
2017 - Canada - Real Life conference for Woman in Photography – Canmore
2017 - Australia – Perth – Camp Common Folk Photography Conference
2016 - New Zealand- Infocus (NZ) New Zealand Institute of photography Conference – Wellington
TEACHING
Held workshops in photography at various international locations over recent years, an honor to be able to help other professional photographers develop their skills inspiration in the photography field.
2020 - Storytellers, nonprofit course – Guatemala (Pending)
2019 - Brazil – Wedding Brazil – Santa Catarina – Composition for Photographers
2019 - Miami – Guest Teacher
2019 - Brazil, Composition for Photographers
2017 - Canada – Composition for Photographers
2017-2020 - One on one Mentoring programs.
JUDGING
2019 – DFA, Documentary Family Photography International Competition Guest Judge.
2018 – USA – Critique in panel, Wedding Photography Fearless submissions
EXHIBITIONS
2019 - USA, Sante Fe, New Mexico - Solo Exhibition – Obscura Gallery
2019 - USA, New York City - Woman Street photographers Exhibition – New York City
2018 - Japan, Kobe – Mt Rokko Photography Festival Exhibition.
2017 - USA, Los Angelos - Annenburg Space for Photographers, Group Exhibition, showcased work.
2017 - USA, Denver - Critical Mass Exhibition – Group Exhibition.
2016 - Black Box Gallery – Narrative Exhibition – Group exhibition.
2016 - USA - Gallery PH21 - Group exhibition – Honorable Mention award
2016 - London, England - Selected for Somerville Exhibition.
2016 - USA - Photoville – The Fence Exhibition – Travelling outdoor Exhibition Boston, Santa Fe, Houston, Brooklyn, Atlanta
ONLINE MAGAZINE ARTICLES
PRINT MAGAZINE ARTICLES
Interviews, Features, and published articles in leading industry publications.
2019 - Shadow and Light Magazine – Feature Article
2018 - Germany - Eltern Magazine – Feature
2018 - England – Black and White Photography Magazine – Feature Front Page article
2017 - Israel - Epoch Times – Feature Article
2017 - Sogo Art Magazine – Feature Article
2016 - Pro Photographer – Feature
2016 - Australia - Capture Magazine – Feature
2016 - GUP magazine
2016 - Lenswork Magazine Feature article and portfolio
AMBASSADOR
Proud to be an Ambassador for a couple of great photography companies.
Canon – New Zealand
Pic-Time - Israel
2017 - Juxtapoza Art and Culture
2017 - VICE Magazine
2017 - Alter View Magazine article
2016 - ABC News – Online Feature INtreview
2016 - Featureshoot – Interview
2016 - Bored Panda – Feature Article
2016 - F11 magazine – issue 52
2016 - Fotopolis (Poland) magazine article
2016 - Daily Mail (UK) Feature Article
2016 - Capa Magazine (China)
2016 - P3 Magazine (Spain)
2016 - Steidel Magazine (Germany)
2016 - National Geographic – Blog Interview
2015 - Fraction Art Magazine Article
Photography has also been featured in articles with PetaPixel, Photography DIY, SLR Lounge, Long Way Home Magazine, Yahoo News, Earthchild, Fraction Magazine (Japan), Blur Magazine, 121 Clicks, Light Inspired.
PODCAST INTERVIEWS
Invited to share my thoughts and approach to photography in some amazing photography podcasts.
2018 – This week in Photography – The Family Photographer Season 1
2019 – So you want to be a Photographer- Guest Interview
2018 – Outerfocus Podcast
2016 – PhotoBizz Podcast