About me
Thirty years ago I bought a film camera. What started as taking photos has led me on a journey I am grateful for — one that now spans photography, acrylic painting and teaching creative workshops.
Experiences and Background
Exhibitions
• Kaiapoi Art Expo 2026
• Pegasus Bay Art Show 2023 & 2025
• Photosynthesis Studio, Christchurch — “Our Place” 2023
• Rangiora Art Society Exhibitions
• Ashburton Art Gallery - Zonta
Awards
• Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards, Ashburton Art Gallery— Finalist 2024
• Rangiora Art Society Exhibition - Photography Award 2024 and 2026
Qualifications
• Diploma in Photography NZ Photography Institute
• attended workshop training on landscape, street and sports photography
Event Photography
Photography covering events:
Canterbury Women’s surfing competition 2025 and 2026
U3A website photos of speaker event
Exhibition openings
Kaiapoi on the Quay Paper Jam exhibition opening 2026
Chamber gallery exhibition opening ‘Schmuck’ group exhibition 2026
Residencies
• Captain’s Quarter Gallery, Akaroa 2025
• Oxford Gallery 2023
• Fold Studio and Gallery Rangiora, 2025
Community
• One of the Judges for Kaikoura Trash Fashion Wearable Arts
• Member, Photography Society New Zealand
• Member, Photography Society New Zealand
• Member, Rangiora Arts Society
• Waimakariri Arts Strategy consultation
• Workshops — photography and art/junk journalling
Publications
• Photography Tips — Your Guide to Better Photos (self-published)
Event Photographer Canterbury Womens Surfing Competition 2025 and 2026
Rangiora Art Society Exhibition
Canterbury Womens Surf Comp 2025 & 2026
Rangiora Art Society Exhibition
Photography Course - series of workshops by Janeth Gill
Oxford Gallery pop up residency
Photosynthesis studio - selecting images for exhibition
Oxford Gallery Volunteer
Finalist in Zonta Ashburton Female Art Awards (ZAFFA)
Exhibition Photosynthesis
Canterbury Womens Surf Competition
Judging Kaikoura Trash Fashion Wearable Arts
Celebrating the Waimakariri Arts Strategy with Julie Hassall
Nga Toi Waimakariri - Waimakariri Arts Strategy