Chat Noir Photographie

Global Daughter is so proud of everyone associated with this project and we want to make sure that they are recognized as part of the team! We are very fortunate to have photographer and all-around sparkly saint, Kerrigan Swan-Garcia, shooting our products. We fell in love with her work and asked if she could help us coordinate the visual aspects of Global Daugther's products. From the beginning she has been so gracious with her time and talent- we look forward to one day bringing her with us around the world to capture the spirit and life of GD women artisans.

Let us introduce you to this amazingly loving and creative woman. In her own words....

Life is funny; sometimes we come full circle in ways we do not expect. Over 15 years ago (geez!) I was very actively involved with Riot Grrrl and one of the many things that drew me to the “modern feminist movement” was the aspect of women supporting and encouraging other women instead of believing that we must always be in competition with one another and/or put each other down to get ahead in business, life, and relationships.

After some brushes with death and experiencing numerous serious health concerns at a fairly young age, I struggled with the knowledge that I would leave no legacy upon my passing. Through photography, I strive to find beauty in unusual places and leave something beautiful behind in my wake.

There is so much in this world that is over-looked in every day life… the way sun glints off kitty whiskers after they lap up water, the inherent grace and symmetry of light and shadow underneath a rusty old Northern Pacific Railway car, the careful expression and deliberately emotive care in memorial statuary. These are the moments I endeavor to capture in hopes that someone else might feel a stirring in their soul or find comfort in a lonely time through my pictures. I truly believe that there is beauty and wonder all around us – if we are wise enough to see.

Kerrigan's work has recently been featured in "Capture El Paso" a collection of photographs representing the city's landscapes. She has also been a finalist in National Geographic's 2008 International Photo Contest for an amazing portrait.



Kerrigan signing her photo featured in the "Capture El Paso" photography book at the release party in Texas. (Available now at Barnes and Noble)

Enjoy some samples of Kerrigan's work...






For more information about Chat Noir Photographie or to view galleries and purchase prints, please go to: http://www.chatnoirphotographie.com/