The creative process is, for me, a spiritual and cathartic one. Each underwater image I produce is profoundly personal and it is this personal element that is the heart and soul of my work. While I, like most artists, seek inspiration in personal experience, dreams, and the intangible influence of a muse, these are personal and private sources of inspiration; however, they share a common source—my love for the sea. My passion is the sea and my project, Goddesses, Sirens, and Mermaids, grew from a simple desire to tap into and convey the connection each of us has with the sea. While the results of that artistic endeavour speak in a very personal voice to me, I have always understood that they will speak in varied voices to my viewers.

The process of producing my underwater photographs begins nearly eight weeks before any actual photography takes place. At this point, the process is reminiscent of planning a vacation for a large family replete with a variety of needs and an unwieldy mountain of luggage. The logistics are often a nightmare and involve the artful juggling of hotels, transportation, dive operators, assistants, schedules and models.