I’ve had a camera in my hands for decades and over the years my work has settled into a quiet, deliberate place: making portraits that feel as though they belong to another time.

I am endlessly drawn to the beauty of the Old Masters and great works of art from history. I absolutely love the opulence and drama of the 17th and 18th centuries, the romance of the Victorian era and the style and grace of the Edwardian and Belle Époque periods. I’ve spent years exploring the details and aesthetics of history. I’ve studied and practiced until my portrait work became something that felt genuinely outside of time.

But I realized early on that achieving that timeless look required much more than simply putting someone in an old dress and slapping on a preset or filter. It requires more than technical skill and a love of history and textiles; it demands an understanding of history, an eye for authentic detail and the ability to direct a subject into another era.

It’s easy for historical portraiture to look like playing dress-up. We grab a costume, add a digital texture and hope for magic. But a truly timeless portrait doesn’t come from digital shortcuts or surface novelty. A portrait that endures is rooted in something deeper: the quiet architecture of the past.

It’s understanding the structure of historical garments. How stays or a corset completely reshape the way a body breathes, stands and holds itself. It’s watching how linen drapes compared to silk taffeta or cotton velvet. It’s observing how light wraps around texture and shadow in a room.

When you learn the language of historical dress and classical art, your work becomes more than photography. It becomes a quiet study in beauty, texture, and light.

That deliberate journey is what I share in my mentorship and courses. I love guiding artists and photographers past the rush of modern workflows, back to the foundations where patient technique meets genuine artistry.

If you are longing to slow down, build depth into your portraiture, or simply create work that lasts,
there’s a place for you here.

You can check out my mentorship & educational course options below and please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Digital Masterclass

Self-Paced Digital Masterclass. A four module deep dive into historical silhouettes, lighting, posing and set styling.

Private Mentorship

A bespoke, unhurried mentorship for photographers ready to elevate their portfolio and business model into high-value fine art commissions.

In-Person Workshop

A full weekend inside the studio putting theory into practice. Work with authentically costumed subjects, practice hands-on painterly light and shadow sculpting, refine your live directing technique, and experience how gracious hospitality, deliberate pacing, and our signature afternoon tea pause transform a creative shoot.