My mother instilled the importance of capturing memories throughout my childhood. She always brought the home camera out during special occasions and important milestones. More importantly, she photographed the simple moments that would otherwise pass by. She dragged us to get professional photos done every few years, much to my dad's disgust.

Looking back, my mum was the memory maker of our family. I have so many precious photos of myself, my brother, and my dearly departed dad. Not nearly as many with my mum. I've always been sentimental, collecting shells for beach trips, movie tickets and countless other bits and pieces to remember parts of my life and the beautiful people in it.

Buying my first DSLR at nineteen was a natural next step for me. I dreamed of collecting pictures of moments paused over the course of my life. Steve Chapple was an incredible mentor during that early period of learning. I took his beginner courses, joined the Limestone Coast Camera Club and thrived off of learning whatever I could from the people around me.

There, I met John Davies, who has taught me so much over the years, particularly when it comes to weddings. I've been his second shooter, partner in crime, for years now, even travelling home from Adelaide during my university era to help him out occasionally. We're still great friends and I can attribute most photos where I'm in front of the camera to him.

Community is everything to me. I grew up in a small town with two parents who were active parts within it. My mum has always placed importance in her friendships and I have taken after her. I have spent my entire adult life looking for and fostering my own community.

Nowadays, when I'm not behind the camera, I'm teaching in Mount Gambier. I adore my job and the kids I spend my days with. Needless to say, I have plenty of experience working with all kinds of little ones!