A native-born Texan, I now live in New England with my husband Mark. We have three sons: Jacob, Angelo, and Stephano (My three heartbeats) and we have two dogs and a cat. I began my career as a photographer and then expanded my interests to the area of the health care professions and became an Occupational Therapist. I currently work in a skilled nursing facility in the rehab department treating patients with my ever cherished holistic approach. I continue to take pictures outside of the everyday moments around me, being mindful of them and capturing the essence of nature that has always called to me. I am on social platforms under Ekatshots (Photography by Ekaterini - my Greek heritage name). I'm an avid animal lover and I hope to someday have my own animal rescue foundation. I have also started my own company called, The Giving Giraffe Box, (www.thegivinggiraffebox.com) which is called "The Giving'' Giraffe Box as it also continues to give as a percent of sales are donated to local animal rescue foundations.