ABOUT ME
Through my lens, your story becomes iconic — not staged, but deeply real. The kind of imagery that lingers long after it’s seen.
am an internationally acclaimed intuitive photographer known for transforming photography into a healing experience.
My journey with art began in childhood, growing up under the South African sun. I spent hours sketching and painting portraits, fascinated by the way light reveals emotion. That fascination evolved into photographing people, not just to paint them, but to capture their essence. The camera quickly became my new brush.
After the birth of my two incredible children, my focus shifted fully toward photography. What began as a way to create reference images for paintings became a lifelong calling. When a close friend suggested photography could be my career, something clicked. I began to see each photograph not as a step in a process, but as a finished piece of art.
Throughout my life, I have carried a deep intuitive gift. In my university years, that intuition grew stronger. At first, I resisted it, unsure of its origin. Over time, I learned to trust the quiet whisper within, realizing it was never separate from me. I call that voice God, the quiet knowing that guides what I hear and know beyond thought.
That understanding changed everything. It gave my art purpose and calm. It allowed me to create not just from the eye, but from the soul.
Today, I merge my artistic vision with that intuition through The Return, a transformative process that helps people reconnect with who they truly are. Together, we release old stories, uncover self-love, and capture the moment a person fully returns to themselves.
I believe we are all returning to who we were as children — whole, curious, and full of wonder. When I photograph you, I am shown the way back to you.
I have a child named after me in Uganda.
In the village of Adakingo near Lira, Uganda, there is a girl named Paula. Her parents named her after me, a blessing I hold dear. To be someone’s namesake is truly special. I currently support her family financially.
To learn more about Calvin, Paula's older brother, and his brain tumor journey, keep watching my Instagram feed.
In 2008, my husband and I started a non-profit organization. We work primarily in Uganda, helping villagers gain access to clean water.
Find out more at www.gardafrica.ca
I have lived in Uganda, Australia, and Namibia, spent some time back in South Africa, and then returned to Canada. Packing a bag to see a new place is likely my most favourite thing to do, and I love showing my kids the world!
