Aeric Meredith-Goujon, artist, observer, coach and "visual omnivore" is a creative force of nature.

In Part 1 of our conversation, Aeric shares his personal history and his creative path from music to finding his voice as a photographer - which included being talked into buying a camera - and capturing and expressing lush images of vulnerability and intimacy.

Aeric also shares the road that led to men's work as well as his work as a relationship coach in which he helps clients "build good foundations for their relationships, rather than coming later to fix problems..."