The artist residency at Château d’Orquevaux was everything I dreamed—beautiful, creative, and inspiring. But the true magic wasn’t just in the art or the countryside. It was in the people, the conversations, and the shared creative energy that continue to ripple forward.

After seven years building a creative life in Sharon Springs, I’ve said goodbye to my New York home and studio and begun a new chapter in Los Angeles—continuing my work photographing people, creating fine art, and nurturing community across both coasts.

My photography journey began later in life through a community project that revealed my calling, capturing connection in people and flowers alike.