Gallery Exhibition Installation

Wow!!  It's finally here - my very first gallery exhibition - at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery.

Pulling this show together has been both a labour of love and an incredible lesson of self compassion and strength.  Over these past months (years really), I've been on a spiritual journey of transformation and growth that brings me to a sense of worthiness.

Masterclass in Long Exposures with Michael Levin

Went to Victoria a couple of weeks ago for a photography masterclass with award-winning contemporary black and white photographer, Michael Levin.

I know Michael through Tricera, the printing company he owns with his girlfriend, Erika.  He'd seen my work and pretty much insisted that I attend the workshop - that encouragement from him means alot to me as I lack confidence in myself.  He's a good guy - down to earth, honest, straightforward.  He gave me great feedback on my portfolio - what to keep and what should move to another portfolio - seems I've got several bodies of work on the go!  At the end of day 1, we all went to Ogden Point and spent 2 hours shooting the pier - so now I can say, I went shooting with Michael Levin!!

Learned about his process, processing, how he makes a photograph after he takes the photograph.  Fascinating!  Here's one of my long exposure shots.

The Place that Saved My Life

Sechelt Inlet - the view from the house I rented with my dog, Lauer, when I first moved to the Sunshine Coast.  This place was so healing for me as I was psychologically exhausted.  As I describe it today, sometimes your life has to be completely destroyed before you can step out into your new life, into a new way of being in the world, where you can transform your life into something that's true to your self, your spirit - and that's what I am doing and learning to do every day.