“ My photography internship with Magnum photographer Larry Towell ( one of Canada ’ s most famous and celebrated photojournalists ), was one of the highlights of my time in college . I spent a week at his farmhouse , assisting him in a few different projects , which is intimately depicted in his book , The World From My Front Porch . Larry gave me invaluable feedback on my work , as well as a good sense of direction on how to be successful as a photographer and an artist . I ’ m so happy I chose a path in the arts , because in the end , it ’ s more important to do what you love than anything else .
“ When I lived in Bolivia , I had the important task of completing a second part to my Light & Water series in the Salar de Uyuni . I went on two separate occasions when the conditions of the salt flats were ideal , and was completely enchanted by the incredible experience of standing in a completely silent , immense plane surrounded by the brilliant colours of the sky reflected upon the water . There was a dreamlike beauty with the vividness of the colours and perfect clarity of the light , like standing in the middle of a mirror in the centre of a kaleidoscope .
“ When I write , as well as create and edit images , I can get lost in creativity , literally losing track of time . When I ’ m shooting ,