why lovebirdarts?
So, I swore I'd never get a tattoo unless it really meant something, and would always mean something. I realized what was important to me junior year, when I was in the darkroom in high school, worrying about college, not having a clue what to do with myself. I relaxed with the amber lights, the running water, the appearing images, my creativity. I knew that was it. I decided to go to school for photography - not business as expected. I decided to do something I really believed in. That's how I found my tattoo design. On my lower back, right-hand side, there is a tiny red heart with big white wings. It's my reminder that I need to do what I love, always, and stick with it. Literally, let my heart fly & follow it. It's my little lovebird. So, five years later, I've finished school, earned BFA in fine art photo and am ready to start a new adventure...MIAMI :) Below you can read more about me, view my photoblog and resume, and browse my online shop. Thanks!

a little more about me:
I just graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology, with a BFA as a Fine Art Photo major in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences. As a photographer, I am still trying to find my niche. My overall style is soft, playful and feminine. I enjoy learning new aspects of visual design. I've spent the better part of 2007 trying to figure what would be next for me. I made a dream list of all that I wanted to experience. On it, unique cultures, the ocean, opportunities to work with amazing photographers and companies, and of course a little bit of sunshine. Put them all together and out came Miami! Photography has taught me so much about myself and I am anxious to see where it leads me in my career. I have taught at the Community Darkroom, which is part of the Genesee Center for the Arts in Rochester, NY. I taught several adult classes and a youth program for inner city, at risk youth, Photo Club 789. I am working on compiling their images for a web site and online gallery to showcase their work, which can be seen here. I was the editor of Signatures, RIT's art and literary magazine for the past two years. The magazine was recently reviewed was recently reviewed in Writing in Rochester. This year's issue is something I will always be proud of; an unbound portfolio of cards designed specifically for the work they contained. It's just stunning. I am a featured Art*o*Mat artist, with small earrings I designed from vintage playing cards on their way to being sold in galleries across America .I have a lot of respect for people that take big chances, and work towards serious goals. I want to be someone like that. In my free time, I love to be with my good friends, make new ones, hike, swim, yard sale, buy junk I don't need, shop at outdoor markets, paint, make jewelry, travel, check out exhibits around town, go anywhere with live music... normal twenty-something activities. Also, I am always interested in collaborating on projects. I am working towards owning my own studio space/gallery/boutique, where I can combine my love of photography, design, art and jewelry, as well as represent and work with some new, local artists. Keep an eye out for heart.fly studios, hopefully coming soon :)