Many of my family members are teachers in the arts, and I picked up the camera years ago, in high school.

We were just hanging out and getting to learn about each other. But I think trust was a really big thing. Patti [Smith] is a good friend, somebody I can talk to.

For me to see the film [Dream of Life] on a big screen - it's pretty extraordinary.

I do remember, the first time we met [with Patti Smith], the door opening with a squeak. And then there was this very beautiful girl looking out.

Ultimately, the film [Dream of Life] is inspirational.

Because the filming process was so organic and there was no script, the film [Dream of Life] was literally telling us what it wanted to be in the editing room.

I took pictures of the objects and artifacts that Patti [Smith] would show to her friends because I wanted to document them.