I am a photographer based in Vernon, British Columbia. My focus is on wildlife and landscape photography with the goal of bringing Beauty in the Okanagan to the people. As the population continually increases in the Okanagan region, we need to be aware of our natural surroundings to ensure we protect the critical habitat that the wildlife call home.

I am a member of the Kwakiutl First Nation, located on northern Vancouver Island. I was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. I moved to Vernon in 1998 and fell in love with the area. In recent years, I moved back to Victoria to care for my ailing foster-dad who was suffering from dementia. Anyone who has cared for a loved-one will understand the importance of self-care for the caregiver. For me, I began a journey into photography.

My foster-dad unknowingly gave me the gift of discovering my life’s true passion. He loved to see my photos. Once I could no longer care for him, he moved to a care home to live his remaining days. I moved back to Vernon, and was thankful to be welcomed back by the beauty of our lakes and mountains of the Okanagan Valley.

My work is regularly published in the Vernon Morning Star and other Black Press Media publications, showcasing my work to thousands in the Okanagan.

In the summer of 2019, Our Canada Magazine featured a major photo essay of my work and published another photo in the Fall edition of that year. One of my photos was featured as Photo of the Day in Smithsonian Magazine. Another photo of my was featured on CBC’s Still Standing, showcasing Osoyoos Indian Band.

Member of:

North Okanagan Naturalist’s Club	North American Nature Photography Association	Vernon Photography Club	Canadian Association of Photographic Art