Pisgah Legal PSA

 Pisgah Legal is an amazing non-profit in western north carolina. So much of the work I showcase with other non-profits is linked to the work these amazing lawyers do. More information at https://www.pisgahlegal.org

 

"They Save Us Back" Brother Wolf

In animal rescue, we often focus on the animals, but this time we wanted to showcase how people are saved by the animals they adopt.

  

Mornings in the Mountains

News 13 morning image promotion. Produced by Katie Damien. This promo highlights the unique, unpredictable nature of mornings in western North Carolina with custom drone footage from drone pilot Ben Avivi of A66 Aerial, scenic vistas and the occasional frustrating traffic.

Blue Ridge Rescue Barn Video

Thank you to the  Blue Ridge Rescue Barn for inviting me to produce this video! It's a magical place where compassion, second chances, and hard work come together to create something truly special for the rescued animals that call it home.

find them at:www.blueridgerescuebarn.org

Compass Point - Short Documentary

I spent a year in 2023-2024 following three homeless individuals as they moved from a life outside into new supportive housing. The result is this short documentary called Compass Point. This project was made possible by Homeward Bound, a non-profit in Asheville that finds permanent housing for the homeless. If you want to learn more about the incredible work they do visit: https://homewardboundwnc.org

 

Rebuilding Brother Wolf PSA

New PSA for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Learn more at: bwar.org

 

Christmas Markets in Germany

My latest assignment with Sisterhood travels is one I've been looking forward to for over a year: a river cruise through the Christmas Markets in Germany! And if that weren't enough, I had days in Prague before joining the ship. Prague was cold and wet, but the city has a beautiful Gothic character that suited the chilly weather. There were multiple Christmas markets in squares around the city, full of trees, shops and lights. And there is nothing like a hot mulled wine to drive away the cold!

After driving through the Czech countryside we joined our ship the Avalon Tranquility II in Nuremberg on the Main river (pronounced Mine.) The whole trip had gray weather with cloudy skies, save for a few minutes of reprieve when the sun peaked out one day of the week long journey. Wurzburg and Rothenburg were magnificent cities to visit. I had been to the medieval town of Rothenburg 20 years ago on my first European adventure and it hasn’t changed. I didn’t know the Camino pilgrimage trail went through Germany until I stumbled upon the shell symbols marking it. One day I'd like to do the longer trek through France, Spain and Portugal.

Nuremberg and Bamberg were two picturesque German towns with lovely Christmas Markets. I started a collection of mugs. Each city had its own cute mug filled with hot, mulled wine.

Lastly, Miltenberg was the perfect town to wrap up this amazing river cruise. A short hike to a higher elevation lead to breathtaking views of the Main River/Canal. Our trip ended in Frankfurt, but I only caught glimpses of the bustling city as I was whisked to the airport to catch an early flight home. What a beautiful adventure. I would happily do it all over again.