Documentary Work

I am a trauma-informed documentarian with a focus on community storytelling.

I currently write a monthly mental health column for the Coast Reporter and am a photographic contributor to the Globe and Mail. Over the past twenty years I have had the privilege to explore themes like resilience in post-conflict societies, social justice, mental health and dispelling cultural myths.

Throughout all my projects, I strive to take a compassionate approach to photographic storytelling. By listening and building a connection — only then can a story start to unfold behind the lens.

My travels have taken me to over 65 countries, where I have had the privilege to learn, question and witness the challenges and joys people face in places that seem distant and unfamiliar. Unsurprisingly, we all have a lot more in common than we think.

A person taking a photo of herself in a wall mirror in a room with beige textured walls. The mirror is small and framed, with a colorful striped cloth hanging beneath it. On the left side of the mirror, there is a decorative vase with sticks. Below, on the floor, there is a backpack and a folded cloth or jacket placed on a blue patterned surface. To the right, there are two electrical outlets.

● Self portrait near the Iran, Afganistan border