A Career in International Photography

A Career in International Photography

MY POSTINGS THROUGH GLOBAL AFFAIRS have been a wonderful experience. My husband, James Trottier, was a diplomat. And for me, living abroad meant being able to continue to do my freelance photography and journalism.

Bangkok and Beyond

A Flower Offering — Leh, Ladakh, India 2000 One of the most enjoyable photo shoots I’ve ever had was with these Ladakhi women in the streets in Leh. Ladakh is the predominantly Buddhist part of the state of Jammu/Kashmir. Ringed by snow-capped Himalayan mountains, Leh, Ladakh’s capital is situated at a height of 3,500 metres. The people are delightful — and this is how the women dress every day.

Life is an ever-changing journey, and in spite of recent events in our troubled world we must continue on our way. We have to keep moving, experiencing new cultures, learning and broadening our horizons. This is what keeps us alive.

Stranger in Paradise?

Stranger in Paradise?

As the report reprinted below indicates, some tourists are more observant than others. When he sent this numbered letter to the Department of External Affairs, James George was Canada’s high commissioner in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and consequently a member of the…

Journey Across Bhutan

Tashichhodzong, a 17th Century fortress monastery in Eastern Bhutan.

Bhutan is a country which has long held a strong personal appeal, due to its reputation for scenic beauty and for its legendary isolation. A land of massive dzongs (fortress monasteries unique to Bhutan and Tibet) under the shadow of the highest…