Meet Lisa

I create photo essays to elicit empathy, love, and compassion.

 I “capture love on life's terms”, as life can be messy. Whether I'm photographing “typical people”, terminal children, the elderly, the differently abled, or the disadvantaged there is always love and beauty to capture. Each of us, as a member of Our Collective Humanity deserve respect, kindness, and a beautiful portrait. 

 Let’s just say I’ve had a colorful life. I grew up in NYC in the bar business during the 70’s and 80’s. My fabulously kind mother bought a bar after my parent’s divorce and my brother’s death when he was 24 and I was 12. My saving grace to the craziness of those years was my art. I became a professional modern dancer after graduating from the High School of Performing Arts (Fame) and a short stint at SUNY Purchase. I worked with my idols and toured the world dancing and learning about life outside my bubble.

 Having experienced tremendous loss and disfunction I picked up tools to manage, we who survived had to. I grew up in a world of alcohol, drugs, and the scourge of AIDS. There are two options, go down that path or grow from hard lessons learned. I opted for the latter and became a lifelong seeker. I learned the value of service in my early twenties when I volunteered at Bellview Hospital in the Child Life department. My gratitude practice deepened, and my compassion grew, especially for children.

 I spent ten years touring the world dancing. As my dance career wound down, I picked up a camera, and went from learning choreography to choreographing images. I haven’t stopped. As a die-hard people person, I still love what I do. On occasion I still shake a tail feather, even performing from time to time. Once a dancer, always a dancer.

 In these crazy times my antidote to what ails me is service. Whether I’m traveling or at home I seek out service. I’ve volunteered for countless foundations such as The Special Olympics, Jessica June Children’s Cancer Foundation, Love Jen, Friendship Journey, Women’s Fund of Miami, Gosilano Children’s Hospital, and worked with the palliative care team ­­at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

 I refer to myself as a recovering human. As a seeker I’ve used therapy, books, seminars, and various recovery and spiritual programs. Had I not, I might not be where I am today, and most likely wouldn’t be happily married with two fabulous kids. This matters as it laid the groundwork for my Intention Boards. Reading, curating quotes, and photographing nature is simply who I am. Using post-it notes around the house with positive messaging has been routine for me. Intention Boards evolved organically as an extension of the tools I’ve always used.  

 Now at 68 I’m semi-retired. Apparently, I don’t do retirement well.  I began a little business during COVID. It fell apart this past year but now I’m back, again, and feeling very encouraged. My new Glass Intention Art Boards are more durable, modern, and a high-end product. With the help of people like you, who purchase from me, my hope is that I will be able to continue my photo philanthropy and donate even more Healing/Intention Boards and with your help, uplift lives.