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My inspiration comes from curiosities + collections; the old, discarded + forgotten; the normalcy of life which inevitably sparks conversation on the interpretation of 'normal'; and the passions of others.
Whether animate or inanimate - puppets, old tools, humans, animals, little things - I always get more immersed in the subject than I intend to which paves the way for long-term projects and photo books. As an adoptee myself, I continue along the inspirational lines of the old, discarded + forgotten by featuring the animal kingdom. Since 2005 I have worked at promoting the adoption of animals from shelters and rescues, and the last 10+ focussing my camera on my subjects. Taking the deep breaths, spending hours and days of quiet time awaiting the birth of puppies, travelling to foster homes, and spending countless hours in the presence of people who work tirelessly to help better the lives of our animal companions. In 2011 I began documenting the retirements of former sled dogs - an often overlooked group - which has so far culminated in the production of three photo books, various articles, a comprehensive archive of over 200 dogs, and most recently as the cover feature in Issue #2 of Wunderdog Magazine out of the UK (April 2020). Please visit I Was A Sled Dog to view this ongoing series. Balancing commercial work, volunteerism and personal projects means I use a variety of processes and ways to capture my subject and tell its story. Most of my work is currently digital, however, I embrace my lo-fi roots by utilizing a variety of film SLRs, a Canon point and shoot and a twin-lens Rolleiflex. Whether my photographs happen out in the world or in my studio... Whether they're au naturel, or utilize full props, make up and backdrops, it's all done with intention, exploration and observation. |
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Wunderdog Magazine Issue #6, Spring/Summer 2022 From our friends photograph and writing update on dogs I wrote about in past issues www.wunderdogmag.com Wunderdog Magazine Issue #5, Autumn 2021 The Bulldog Rescuer Who Nose Best 6-page spread, writing and photography featuring a local bulldog rescue and the issues surrounding the exploitation of one of the most popular breeds in the world. www.wunderdogmag.com Wunderdog Magazine Issue #2, Spring 2020 Sleddies Unite Cover photo and 8-page spread, writing and photography featuring my nine year documentary project following the post-working lives and adoptions of former sled dogs. www.wunderdogmag.com BCSPCA Animal Sense Various editions from 2011 to 2013 Pique News, Whistler, BC September 9, 2015 Happy ending for former Whistler sled dogs, Brandon Barrett https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler-news/happy-ending-for-former-whistler-sled-dogs-2499098 Local business collaborations
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FILM
Somewhere To Go: Punk Victoria Documentary Film, 2017 Director: Paulina Ortlieb Photographs within the film https://www.facebook.com/somewheretogopunkvictoria Sled Dogs Documentary Film, 2016 Director: Fern Levitt Photographs within the film www.sleddogsfilm.com EXHIBITIONS Tools of a Hobby-ist Dentist Saanich Municipal Hall Summer 2017 Installation of photographs and display of old dental equipment in main hall display The Old-Retold Saanich Municipal Hall Summer 2016 Photography exhibition in upper lobby and mayor’s office The Old-Retold Kay’s Korner Experienced Goods 2015 Photography exhibition in shop where many of the subjects were gleaned from The Old-Retold Shatterbox Coffee Shop Winter 2013 Photography exhibition |