More times than not, things don't go as planned. — This article is in response to a call for submissions prompt from Mona S Gable from THE DIY DIARIES: My Big, Daring (Dang!) DIY Disaster After taking sewing classes, I learned quickly that my new best friend is my seam ripper. …

Photo essays are an essential part of my creative process. — Expanding my creativity by visually connecting a series of images in a narrative form is an excellent way to develop a cohesive body of work. The three main factors I take into consideration when tying together a set of images for a photo essay are, but are not limited to: …

Engaging the viewer in a dreamlike world through visual art is a powerful way to reach the viewer’s imagination and emotions. As a child, I loved creating collages with cutout pictures from magazines. Combining different colors, textures, and other designs was so much fun. …

Using a single low-key light source. — I love making dark and moody images! What works well for me is using a low-key light source that creates a strong contrast with deep shadows in my subjects while still separating the subject from the background.

But they don’t! — Making my images pop using layers and filters. At the time of this photoshoot, the image below was what my client wanted. She is a fashion designer and a seamstress. …

I've been drawn to statues and sculptures for as long as I can remember. — I'm in awe of how sculptors carve three-dimensional artwork using marble, bronze, stone, wood, clay, plaster, and other materials. This article is in continuation to a post I wrote a while back titled Photographing Statues. The Cat in the Hat is a magnificent and whimsical sculpture cast out of bronze…

Using the tools I have to enhance my photographs. — I love photographing models! I also love photographing in my studio because I control my lighting and other environmental elements. However, by not photographing outdoors, I miss out on many of the natural beauties nature offers, and that’s where photoshop comes in. Disclaimer: I’m not promoting Photoshop. I know other…

In continuation of my bag making, and more. — I just finished sewing this crossbody bag for my niece/goddaughter for her birthday, that's coming up on February 9th.

To help bring balance to my life. — Going for a walk at the beach and photographing treasures found on my path helps calm my mind and refocus my intentions, especially in my creative life.