At a young 13, it was my Dad who first taught me how to load film into his 35mm Minolta film camera. At the time I had zero interest in the mechanics of the camera or learning how to use it properly but I DID know exactly what I wanted my photos to look like. I dressed up my friends and found cool pockets of light to do interesting poses in. There was nothing to compare myself to or be influenced by, just epic fashion magazines and my favorite old movies. I was able to grow slowly in a homemade darkroom without the pressure of social media or a full client load. It was just me, my imagination and the dull red glow from the safe light.

I'm now happily married to the greatest guy and run a full time portrait photography business right here in the heart of Auburn Ca... and I have since learned mechanics of the camera. Wink.