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My 15 hand Hispano Arabe gelding and I in Mijas Costa, Spain. Photo by Jens S. Pedersen

Born in Denmark, I was raised in the South of Spain surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Sierra de Mijas mountains, and was always involved with horses.
 
My father fostered a love for photography in me from an early age. I was probably about 8 years old when I was given my first film camera and I have been learning and experimenting ever since.
 
I attended the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas, studying Marine Biology. This is also where I met my husband, a native Michigander. After transferring to Saginaw Valley State University I completed my degree in Biology and Spanish, after which I went on to earn my Masters Degree in Teaching.
 
I started my photographic career in earnest after my son was born with the intention of mainly photographing sailing regattas, though fate has since then taken me to much broader photographic horizons.
 
I photograph things that I love as this allows me to truly capture the moments and emotions at a certain point in time as I am feeling them too. I am honored and humbled to know that my photographic artwork holds a place in your lives and homes.

   

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Me on my first pony "Rulle" with my big sister Lina

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Riding our Paint gelding Picasso. Photo-Nicole Weir (Co-Owner)

     An equestrian myself, I grew up in Spain competing in showjumping, dressage, and a few events. I rode many different horses but my own was a 15 hand Pure Spanish/Arab cross (Hispano Arabe) named Sando-Khan, who competed level 6 jumpers and was a champ against the clock as well as showing 2nd level dressage and a few novice level events.    
 
     My current sport as I do not have the time available to have a horse, is Dog Obedience. I trained some obedience and agility with our Australian Cattle Dog when she was younger, but never got too serious. Our young dog, a nice male Rottweiler has really taken to the sport and is a pleasure to train. He is smart and motivated which makes the job much easier.  He took second place at his first Obedience Trial in Rally and Obedience. He also pulls a wagon with the kids in it. Just an all around great dog.
 
   
    I have received unending support from my husband in my photographic endeavors. (You may have met him at the horse shows.) Without his support there is no way that I could do this work that I love. I also need to thank my friend and photographic mentor Diana Hadsall for all of her support and guidance.           

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First Obedience Trail

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Our Rottie pulling his wagon.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words 
 
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