Thank you for coming to my website as I jump back into the world of photography. Photography is a passion of mine and I am delighted to once again share my experiences behind the lens and immersed in nature with you.

A few years ago, I stepped far out of my usual world of education comfort zone space and sat on a panel with other artists as part of Lanark County Pride. Already feeling like an imposter in artistic space, I wasn’t prepared, at first, to answer a question about the connection between my photography and my identity as a woman and as a woman who is proudly part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Thankfully, I had a bit of think time and while I likely had never reflected long enough before on the connection, I realize that my photography and my identity(ies) are intricately connected. I have always tried to live my life as a conductor of sorts. A conductor of connections, a conductor of relationship and community building and a conductor of reimagining how people can gain a better understanding of the beautiful diversity that makes up the 2SLGBTQIA+ rainbow. It is harder to sow hate when you know someone’s story. It is always better to work for justice as a collective.

My photography in turn, features many tight close ups and landscapes rich in colour and diverse features. Similar to humanity, I think it is harder to turn our backs on mother nature and all the creatures, spaces and places in her naturehood when we meet her gaze.

Why Photo Cards?

Photo cards are a way for me to share nature with a wider audience of people in a more tactile way than the computer or phone screen. I am grateful for the many conversations the photos have started both about the subject matter and the intended recipients of the cards.

Card writing is not a lost art…

I am also fortunate to live in Lanark County in a place where an abundance of nature is literally on our doorstep (or more accurately, we live on nature’s doorstep).

I also acknowledge that we live on unceded Algonquin Territory. This land we live on already has a rich history of Indigenous stewardship, knowledge and narratives and it is my responsibility to continue to learn the Truth as I work to be an active participant in Reconciliation.

With gratitude for joining me in this journey.

Lori