I am a fine art and portrait photographer based in Tucson, AZ. After 18 years in New York City, I longed for a different environment, trading the buzz of the big city for the subtle hum of the desert, the rhythms of the wildlife, and stunning desert vistas. 

To satisfy my desire to connect with the human and natural world, I have been working on longer-term projects, photographing friends and performers who help me shape more distinct messages of internal and external revelation. I strive to capture the beauty of the world I witness, while bringing to light my inner workings, often turning the camera on myself.

At present, I am working on a new book, Thank You for Ruining My Birthday, that weaves writing and photography into a raw and messy story of self-discovery and redefinition.

Photo by Diane Bondareff