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