I discovered photography in the late 1980s. I was working as a paralegal but took art classes at night. I was predominantly a painter but often copied images from National Geographic or other magazines. When my now ex-husband suggested that I purchase a camera and paint from my own photographs I wound up taking photography classes at the Atlanta College of Art. I remember watching the photographic image come up in the developer and I was immediately hooked.

Since then, I have photographed in many places and have met many people along the way. Much of my work is documentary but as you can see from my mixed media work, I often incorporate photographs in my paintings. At one point, I was painting directly on the silver gelatin print.

My documentary work includes work in communities which I still pursue. I enjoy documenting changes in communities and poking around in abandoned spaces. I continue to enjoy photographing nature, especially trees.