"If you need atmosphere for inspiration, dear
One kiss will make it clear
That tonight is right and bright, moonlight might interfere."
In this collection you will find 20 self-portraits taken in and around a bathtub (including 2 shower reflection photos) at the midcentury modern Hotel Valley Ho located in Scottsdale, Arizona. They are all taken using natural light, and are a combination of black and white and color photographs. It marks my last self-portrait session of 2023. As I create my art, I connect with playful and sensual aspects of my nature. I also open up spiritually to the history of the place where I am shooting. Some of the images in this set imbue vibrations from the 1950s. This location holds special meaning for me as Natalie Wood, my namesake, was one of the first celebrities to stay at the hotel, and she held her wedding reception there in 1957.
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About the artist:
I am a self-portrait artist living in the Sonoran desert. I seamlessly blend my internal landscapes into evocative photography, in a style I coined and call “moodoir.” My self-portraits are a canvas for sensuality, playfulness, heartache, and the many emotions in between. Through nearly a decade of artistic evolution, my process of creation has been a way for me to find myself and connect with the world around me. In many ways, I have photographed myself into existence.
Exploring the interplay of light's stark contrasts, geometric shapes, and the magic of long exposures, my work breathes life into moments, emphasizing energy, ephemerality, and raw emotion. May my creations inspire you to delve into your own emotions, forging a connection to the shared human experience. Welcome to the world I've woven through my lens.
I have been published with National Geographic Your Shot four times, and was their artist of the week. My work has been featured with Samsung, Childsplay AZ, Lensbaby, Contagion Media, and Fashion France. I am also a contributing artist with premium and international stock photography companies. My art has been displayed at the Arizona State Capitol Museum Herberger Theater, as well as The {9} Gallery, and Sisao Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona.