Inspired by Renoir, I wanted to combine his influence with 21st century photography. I felt creatively compelled to photograph the beauty of the human form, choosing to photograph real women, not models, proud of who they are and comfortable in their own bodies. Photographing in the impressionistic style causes the viewer to see the entire image with its palette of colors, form & light creating a mood, an emotion. My camera has become my paintbrush, conveying that the world we see is part of a larger reality and what appears to be clear and in focus is only our perception.