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Life is not about how far you travel, it is about the discoveries along the way. Journey with me as I look to find and see what others often don't.

Seeing images through a camera lens has been with me most of my life. I love sharing that human connection made between my eye and the subject. My extensive travel photography and blogging allow me to tell unique stories. I invite you to journey with me where I promise to entice your imagination, amuse your senses, and expand your horizons near and far.

02/09/2026

I’m DEFINITELY more comfortable behind my camera instead of in front of it. But as we are approaching the 25th anniversary of 9/11, that series of events weighs on me a lot, as it does every year. I have compiled some extremely candid photos I took as a volunteer at Ground Zero. I did not have a fancy camera. I literally had a Kodak point-and-shoot. And I kept that little camera tucked snugly away.

I want to give a perspective of being a volunteer and not a first responder. Although I met many of those during the three weeks I was either in the Salvation Army tent at the actual site or at Nino‘s restaurant on Canal Street serving up meals.

I really don’t go into detail in day-to-day conversations with people I know or meet. I wasn’t a professional Photographer running head on into those first hours of that day and capturing the most heinous of sights. But when it became a clean up and continued search, I had a searing drive to be there and help in any capacity. I went on natural gut instinct. Nobody invited me directly, nobody forced me. I’ll be honest. The whole experience truly showed me what a patriot I was and I am forever grateful to be an American.

Stay tuned as I will have more to talk about as I relive the memories through my photos. Where were you on 9/11?

26/05/2026

Whenever I come across this photo my face lights up with a matching smile. Horrible I don’t recall her name but her spirit remains in me forever. Isn’t it wonderful to meet up with a memory. Door is always open because of her.

25/05/2026

Being grateful everyday is the best way to pay respect thanking those who’ve served and sacrificed for this beautiful country, the United States of America.
🇺🇸 Flags 🇺🇸 waving high. It’s the simple things which matter most. Happy Memorial Day!

22/05/2026

Across the street from Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market is a vibrant public treasure, , tucked into an alley somewhat littered with trash. It is designed and installed by artist , depicting the struggles of contemporary life. This foto segment is only 1/2 of the entanglement depiction of eight n**e bodies attempting to hold up a bridge of connection. These figures are roughly three times the size of an average person and are made of thousands of aluminum plates that dazzle suspended in sunlight.
I was grateful that morning, glancing to the right and discovering an inspiring outdoor piece of art that deserved recognition. Whenever you have the opportunity to visit “the city of brotherly love,” make the time to appreciate this piece. It speaks volumes.

21/05/2026

A few, just a few, reasons why New York consistently remains on my top fave cities list. At every turn, there’s something to see, be engaged in, and lose your gaze for, to focus on for that shot...like the Oculus, lower Manhattan, the World Trade Center, subway stations, and the Brooklyn Bridge.

20/05/2026

This foto had a counter-clockwise feel. No connection to one another. None. I can only imagine what each head held for that inner conversation or observation. What would you think?

18/05/2026

Note to self.
“Dear self, when you are out on a walk hunting for that moment, one that could make you stop in your tracks to photograph, don’t be too tired to look twice and see (to regret later) the opportunity missed.”
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Just two days ago, I was walking along the Thames River and noticed a juxtaposition: a 1/2 portrait of Johnny Cash peering over this gent having a late-day brew. Unfortunately, what I did not see was that this was a lead-in to a photo exhibition, free, no less, by British photographer Andy Earl.
I’m “kicking my own arse” for not registering this icon behind the lens who’s shot more than 400 musical posters, portraits, and album covers over 40 years. Think Rolling Stones (12,000 stills alone for a collaboration), Prince, Pink Floyd, Robbie Williams, Madonna—an inveritable history of rock/pop legends. Earl didn’t just shoot musicians; he made audiences see them differently.
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The point is that Earl’s portraits are not straightforward likenesses; they are interpretations. Rather than attempt to capture artists as they looked, Earl often sought to express how they felt to the culture at that particular moment.
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I’m quite positive seeing these portraits will have you reminiscing about the artist and the music you’d hear constantly, which is deeply etched into your brain.
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Don’t miss this one! Walk through the exhibition at 250 Blackfriars Road at Bankside Yards now through 8 August.

13/05/2026

(Guess if I saw these on the street…it’s street photography?) Regardless…playing with editing makes me realize these would be inspiring for a wallpaper pattern if that’s what I did.
But, this time of year is when you can find these oversized proper English roses, whether along the street or in private gardens. Spring is always gorgeous in the UK.

11/05/2026

So a girl walks into a bar on Sunday evening.
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Well, actually, she walks into the bar of after she sees the car of her dreams in the car park. The Morgan. Not one but two, no less. For those who know me well, the Morgan is the only car that I have lusted for most of my life. And I’m not really even a car person.
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So, back to my story. I walk into the hotel, and within a few steps, I see a family of four who just had that look about them like “these were their cars.” Thankfully, I’m not (too) shy. I asked if they were theirs, and of course, they said yes. They have been visiting from Oslo, Norway, and have rented these two (2025 & 2026 models) from the car factory here in MALVERN for 3 days to drive through Wales. Well, one thing led to another, and I got an invitation to go for an early ride before they had to be returned this morning.
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By 6:15 AM, I was in that Morgan with one of the two brothers, who had driven the other one solo.
A couple of times, we sped down a deserted, narrow country road between Pershore and Birmingham at 100 mph. The rest of the time, we followed the rules. ✋ (Heaven!)
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To say I was thrilled to spend 45 minutes out in a 40-degree, sun-drenched sky with an open top would be an understatement. (I AM manifesting having one of these parked in my garage someday.)

08/05/2026

Lunchtime foto editing alongside a few of my favorite extras: Walker’s Salt & Vinegar crisps, cold Stout, English tunes, and a cozy Malvern parlor to be parked at. How’s your Friday coming along?

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