Bio

Welcome to my site for sharing images: photography, timelapse, video and my blog.  I’ve always been drawn to rich storytelling and stunning imagery.  To complement my writing, I started dabbling with photography about 20 years ago and it quickly became an obsession.  I began to see and appreciate the world around me with new eyes. 

Photography is an outlet and an obsession, a way of seeing the world that for me, once captivated, won’t let go.

My focus is twofold. Primarily it’s about capturing beauty and interest in details all around us, whether it’s a stunning landscape, the petal of a flower with macro photography, nature in all it’s forms or the unique characteristics of a place, city or event.

Telling stories is a key interest, whether it’s with an image, a video or the written word. I am also a writer of both fiction (for information about “Vision Speak”: www.vision-speak.com) and non-fiction, with a professional background in IT leadership and project delivery.

Photography is both art and science. There has always been a technical aspect to photography but with the plethora of equipment and tools available to us today, there are many ways to approach it. I believe in using these tools and will often work with and enhance the original composition in post-processing. Primarily this involves HDR (high dynamic range) and some editing and clean-up.

Recently, I’ve spent more time with other art forms and with ways to integrate photography into these disciplines, including encaustic, resin, fluid acrylic painting, and cyanotypes. 

Public Art, Photography Awards and Selections

Public Art

  • Midland Harbour – selected by Town of Midland for photographic collage murals (each are 4’x8′ printed on alupanel) in the Midland Harbour Laundry Room, installed in October 2023
  • Collingwood – historical mural produced with Future Day artist team – 100 feet long, on Huron Street for Town of Collingwood, Collingwood Museum and Streetcar Development
  • Collingwood National Poetry Month Intimacy Exhibit Spring 2022
    Two images selected for displays along old Train Trail by Collingwood Museum
  • Town of Wasaga Beach – Sands of Time Mural Autumn 2021 produced with Future Day artist team
    Museum Archives building, 140 Main St. Wasaga Beach, Ontario
    Future Day won commission for 20×46’ exterior mural & Delivered
  • Collingwood “On the Water” Exhibit Summer 2020
    Photography selected for poster size image at Sunset Point

Photography Selections, Awards, Appearances

  • Canadian Geographic Exhibit and Online Display 2023
    “Snow Love” imagery used for campaign and exhibit “Putting the Pandemic in Perspective”
  • Canadian Geographic publication 2022
    Ottawa memorial images used for article on indigenous schools
  • Georgian Bay Hotel – Local artwork for hotel rooms 2018-19
    Selected numerous framed prints of photography
  • Selected for Collingwood Tax Office 2018
    Canvas Print “Pathway to Dawn”
  • Chasing the Light competitions various
    First Prize for “Horse-drawn Carriage”
    Finalist for “Apple on Silver Creek”
  • Selected for Collingwood Trails Map 2016
    Image selected for Trails Map, “Black-eyed Susans on Collingwood Harbour”
  • Selected for the Collingwood Mayor’s Holiday Card 2016
    ”Horse-drawn Carriage” Image selected for Mayor’s Holiday Card
  • Award: Canadian Geographic Annual Photo Competition 2015
    2nd Prize for Urban Landscapes for “Evening Rush” Toronto scene
  • Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts multiple years
    Images appeared in various shows
    3rd place finish for “Kite Festival”
    Chaired Juried photo show
  • Award: Canadian Geographic Annual Photo Competition 2014
    1st Prize for Canadian Landscapes “Lake Louise Magic”
  • Selected for Canadian Geographic Weather Edition 2013
    2 page spread for image of “Stormy City”
  • Daytripper TV in York Region Photography Competition
    First Prize for “Youth Olympians”
  • York Region Multimedia Film Festival
    First Prize for Essence of York Region photo competition for “Reflection on Lily Pond”

Film / Videography Awards

  • Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival 2014
    First Prize/Platinum Award for “Clifton Finds a Party” in the Comedy area
  • Wasaga Beach Short Film Festival 2013
    First Prize Award for “Clifton Goes to the Beach”

Writing

  • Eric Hoffer Award
    “Vision Speak“ – Category Finalist for the Eric Hoffer Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing
    (vision-speak.com for more on novel)
  • Women with Vision
    On cover of Women with Vision magazine and contributed articles
  • Business IT Magazines
    Contributed articles for dozens of technical and business publications
  • First Prize Award for 2-part series on SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) from Common Connect

Formal Education & Professional Credentials

Photography workshops, Camera Clubs, Art Classes – various

Project Management Professional (PMP)

  • University of Toronto
    Screenwriting course – continuing education
    Humber Writing Program
  • Raindance Film School
  • York University
    Film Production course
  • University of Waterloo
    Honours Bachelor of Mathematics in Computer Science (co-op)

About Vision Speak

Vision Speak” is a series of science fiction novels.

In “Vision Speak: Emergence”, Willow’s super-conscious  abilities propel her from introverted art student to a catalyst for humanity’s transformation – or destruction – in a dangerous post-apocalyptic world.  

A number of thought leaders influenced this story, including the wisdom of Joseph Campbell and Jung’s theories on the collective unconscious.

For more details on “Vision Speak”, check out the site at www.vision-speak.com

1 Response

  1. Eden, I think this is excellent. A glimpse into you and who you are and how you became this way… xo Jen

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