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Landscape ~ Nature ~ Fog ~ Appalachia ~ Quiet ~ Connect ~ Express ~ Create ~ Teach ~

I’m a landscape and nature photographer, educator, and author based in the Appalachian mountains with a focus on connection and expression.

I’m excited to share my work and ethos with you, and I’d love to work with you to help you elevate your artistry, develop your skills, and discover your own voice as a photographer through my new learning resource, The Art of Place.

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THE ART OF PLACE: LEARN FROM ME

I’ve always been intrigued by places - far away, close to home, and everything in between. Places have mapped my life and punctuated my story. Some places called to me and tempted me. Some felt like home, but proved not to be. And others changed my life, let me down, or made me sad.

As a child in England, I was enchanted by trails along streams and between fields. In college I studied the biology and the geography of the deep South. And today, as a landscape photographer, I love to explore the most remote places on earth. As a child of modern-day nomads, I moved frequently around the world with my family. This process of uprooting and putting down roots over and over again allowed me to become adept at coming to know a place from scratch and at being able to see with completely fresh eyes. Having to find a way to belong, over and over, gave me a fundamental understanding: that every place has its magic.

As a photographer, my role is not only to observe, experience, and document the nuances of a landscape - I strive for my work to also be a reflection of my inner journey, that seeking out of wonder and peace and, most importantly, that elusive sense of connection and belonging. Ultimately, photographing the landscapes I visit is like putting roots down repeatedly, just as I did in my childhood, seeking out the intersection between myself and this place, finding the way in which I belong here.

Is this a place that speaks to my love for certain colors? Where does its magic lie? Will I find it in a rising fog as it dances amongst the hemlock trees on a mountain ridge line? Or perhaps it’s in the way the dreamy light grazes the soft curve of the hill I love to stand on. What is it about this place that speaks to my soul and makes me feel a part of it, as though I belong here?

How does this place feel like home?

Ways to Work with Me

The Art of Place

Learn from me at The Art of Place, a new learning resource for landscape and nature photographers. The Art of Place empowers creative landscape & nature photographers to elevate their artistry and find meaningful connections with the natural world. It’s like art school … but for nature photographers.
Licensing for Publication

I regularly sell my work for publication, and have experience working with non-profits, calendar publishers such as National Geographic, and regional travel publications. I understand submission requirements and my goal is to make the process as easy as possible for my clients!
Product Design

My New River Gorge National Park and Preserve poster design is currently stocked as posters and postcards at gift shops throughout our nation’s newest national park. I can work with you to design similar products for state parks and other outdoor spaces - send me an email!
Editorial/Assignment Work

I really enjoy assignment work and have experience working with teams to bring an article for publication to life! Old-growth forests, trail improvements, the use of a mule team in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and university wildlife research programs are just a few of the topics I’ve covered.
Commissioned Portraits

Portraiture is where began with photography, and I have many happy clients including families, high school seniors, pet owners, business owners, and more. Inquire for more information about my unique portraiture.
Fine Art Prints

My husband is a master printer, and together we can print any image you see here on my website or on my Instagram account from our in-home studio We choose a warm-toned, very heavy, matte fine art paper, resulting in premium art prints with a luxe feel. Each piece is signed.
Art for Interiors

If you are an interior design industry professional, I would love to discuss a partnership for your projects! The meditative quality of my work fits beautifully in private residences, healthcare and senior living facilities, and corporate offices. I can offer physical prints or licensed digital files for larger volume projects. I can curate highly targeted galleries for your specific client or location needs, dialing in color palettes, subject matter, etc. Inquire for more info!
Real Estate/Architectural Photography

My former career was focused on retail and senior housing development and as a result, I have significant experience photographing large properties for marketing purposes, as well as smaller residential proerties for listing. Contact me for access to my real estate/architecture portfolio.