Where were you born and where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in Nanaimo.
What has been your career path?
My career path has been shaped by the people who have mentored me. I was lucky to have met two experienced stylists who taught me how to be on a set, and the women of Boulevard gave me the chance to shoot for the magazine when I was only a few months out of university.
What is the one aspect of your work that really gets you fired up?
Getting to be on set with a fantastic team of creatives.
What are you passionate about outside of work?
If I’m not shooting creatives, I’m focusing on my friends and family, and seeing as much live music as possible.
What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned in the last five years?
You can do anything, but you will not do everything. Do what you would regret not doing.
What quality Do you possess, or what daily practice has led to your success?
I’m annoyingly relentless. I strongly believe in “you don’t know unless you ask.” It’s how I’ve gotten most of my experience.
How would you describe your personal style?
I once said my style was that of a “goth Sharon Tate” and now my brother won’t let me live that down. But I still think it summarizes it well.
Fashion & Beauty
Uniform: A vintage T-shirt, baggy Levi’s and Dr. Martens.
All-time favourite piece: A black vintage suede jacket with a fur collar. It makes me feel like Cruella de Vil.
Favourite pair of shoes: Vintage cowboy boots that have cacti on them.
Favourite day-bag: My Ganni Black Knot Mini.
Favourite work tool: My Nikon D850.
Favourite jewellery piece or designer: My Wolf Circus cowboy boot necklace.
Fashion obsession: Collecting vintage T-shirts.
Necessary indulgence for either fashion or beauty: Good quality jewellery.
Scent: Kilian Angels' Share.
Style Inspirations & Life
Style icon: Brigitte Bardot.
Favourite fashion designer or brand: Currently, Schiaparelli.
Favourite musician: Mitski.
Film or TV show that inspires your style or that you just love the style of: Duckie in Pretty in Pink.
Favourite cocktail or wine: An Old Fashioned.
Album on current rotation: Family Milk, by Victoria’s own Fever Feel.
Favourite flower: Tiger lilies.
One thing that consistently lifts your spirits during hard times: My cat, Jiji.
Reading Material
Fave print magazine: Interview.
Last great read: The Sirens of Titan, by Kurt Vonnegut.
Book currently reading: Just Kids by Patti Smith.
This story appeared in the winter edition of Boulevard Central Island.