This story required quite the adventure, leading me across the southern border of Ukraine and into Moldova, country #35 for me. It necessitated a 5am flight with a 230am wake up call, but it rewarded with a smile and a Rose from a little girl...

Just a glimpse of the beautiful Ukraine culture at a ”last day of school celebration” . I adore the intricate details, the clothing and attention to the braiding of the hair of little girls. The “ringing of the bell“ goes way back in Ukrainian history,...

Photographing for Orphan Outreach in Latvia - Capturing Grace on a 21 day journey through Sweden, Latvia, Ukraine, Moldova, Prague and France.  After a whirlwind of activity in Latvia it was quite the celebration to treat my host to lunch for all that she's done to...

Gabriel and I at the Medalhavsmuseet Museum 24 hours in Stockholm - Capturing Grace on a 21 day journey through Sweden, Latvia, Ukraine, Moldova, Prague and France.  My relationship with Gabriel started as his real estate broker but turned into friendship over coffee. We promised to continue...

10 Hours in New York -  Thank you Caroline Kay Carden for introducing me to some unforgettable Burratta and New Yorks best Ravioli! It wasn’t your birthday but I wanted to make up for any we may have missed in the last 20 years ❤️ Departing New York for Europe -...

Photographing for Orphan Outreach in Latvia - Capturing Grace on a 21 day journey through Sweden, Latvia, Ukraine, Moldova, Prague and France.  Having just arrived in Europe two days ago and Latvia last night, my body clock is still a little confused. Here in the Baltic...

Photographing for Orphan Outreach in Latvia - Capturing Grace on a 21 day journey through Sweden, Latvia, Ukraine, Moldova, Prague and France. Consider this a visual introduction to Latvia, in particular, the navel port city of Liepāja that sits on the coast of teh Baltic Sea....