With one foot in the world of social work and the other in the world of photography, I feel I have finally found the perfect union.

As a social worker I began to question why some seniors become depressed and despondent while others, despite problems they faced in life, were joyously and passionately involved in living.

I have focused on the life that is still very much present and that is yet to be lived. My work defies our stereotypes. It makes seniors and in some cases younger people with challenges visible. It gives them a presence. It asks us to listen and hear the value in their voices.

As well as doing some presentations I am now being hired to capture images with my camera. My images are compelling, humorous, poignant, compassionate and make political and social statements.