Sharon Covert is a New Jersey based fine art, self portrait artist. Her work is dark, mysterious, and so gorgeous it slays me! I've enjoyed watching her grow as an artist. She definitely has a unique point of view that always stops me in my tracks whenever I see her images. It comes as no surprise that Sharon has a musical background, as her images have a lyrical quality that makes them almost hum. ~ Sarah You can see more of her stunning collections by following these links: Website How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? I was brought up with a musical background and taught piano lessons for over 20 years, but photography was always a part of my life due to my father’s influence. It wasn’t until 2007 that I began taking a serious interest in photography. I didn’t know where I wanted to go with it at first, but I had a serious hunger to learn as much as I could. Over the past couple of years I finally found my vision and voice in this art. It was a process! Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path? I’ve had so many photographers influence me throughout the different stages of this process. Over the past 2 years or so I would say Tytia Habing, and Michelle Gardella have had huge impacts on me. I know they seem completely different, but they have each had a positive influence on my art in their own way. Of course it’s wonderful to study great masters from the past, and I certainly do that, but I also feel we have some amazing artists right now who make an incredible impact on art today. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? I wish I had given myself the freedom and permission to create what I wanted, and to not worry about what others would think. When I started, I felt I had to do what everyone else was doing to fit in and be successful. What does photography mean to you? Photography means being able to express everything inside of me. Maybe you’ll understand it. Maybe you won’t. But it feels so good to be able to express it either way. I need it. It’s an essential part of my life. What is the best part about being a photographer? For me, the best part is being able to create art, document my story and that of my family. If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? Well I’m meeting Michelle Gardella this July, so I’m going to cheat and choose two. Tytia Habing and Niki Boon. Tytia's connection with nature has me in awe. The way both Tytia and Niki capture their children in their environments is an art form in itself. If I could go into the past it would be Francesca Woodman for sure. My most recent work has been focused on self portraits. What is your favorite image you have taken to date? I think I have a love hate relationship with my art. I love it one day and not the next. I’m constantly changing the images on my walls for that very reason. There is one image though that has remained on my wall for about 8 years. I had little knowledge of what I was doing with a camera back then, and had no idea I would end up shooting primarily black and white images, yet it’s a black and white image of my son and daughter. They were playing in the leaves and she had thrown leaves in his eyes accidentally. They are face to face and he’s rubbing his eyes while she is looking at him with the most concerned of looks. They hadn’t been brother and sister for that long. We had just recently adopted her from Vietnam, and they were still getting to know each other. I love everything about it. How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography?
Breaking the perceived rules of photography allows me to feel free to be who I truly am. I am flawed and broken by nature. Aren't we all? When I make an image my way, it allows me to feel deeply, and gives the viewer a peek into my mind and the way I see things.
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Our Fantastically Flawed Featured Artist for the month of May is Martha Schuster of i see the moon photography. She specializes in children and family fine art portraiture in Los Angeles California. Martha creates the kind of images that you want to take your time viewing. Those that you revisit in hopes of extracting more each time. Her images are haunting. You get the sense that she takes each photograph with utmost sincerity and deliberation. Viewing her images through a computer screen seems almost like sacrilege. Instead her art needs to be seen hanging on the walls of galleries and published in books. She is that good. In the meantime, you can see more of her art by following these links. i see the moon photography (fb) www.iseethemoonphotography.com How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? I have been in business for family and commercial work about 8 years now. Photography started for me very young. I always was fascinated by cameras and developing processes that continued on throughout high school and some of college. I became interested in a family business shortly after my children were born. Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path? I have written and rewritten my response to this over and over, as my list is so long, and branches out for so many reasons. I’m afraid I’ll forget someone…I know I will….but I have very vivid memories of poring over a photo book containing Henri Cartier -Bresson images in it as a child while visiting my great grandmother. I’m incredibly influenced by Sally Mann, Keith Carter, Francesca Woodman, Mark Tucker, Polly Chandler, Susan Burnstine, Ata Kando, Joyce Tenneson, Cig Harvey, Diane Arbus, Mary Ellen Mark, Alain Loboile, Jock Sturges, Deb Schwedhelm, Jennifer B. Hudson, Tom McFarlane… oh the list is SO long, and they range from fine art to commercial, emerging and well known. Can I come back to this?! What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? I wish that I had known to slow down a bit. I wish sometimes that I had stayed with film. Film made me pause, appreciate, and truly cherish a moment I was aiming to preserve. What does photography mean to you? Photography is my soul. I honestly don’t know that I could survive if I didn’t have preserved moments of time to hold on to, or a way to express what happens in my head. What is the best part about being a photographer? The bits and pieces of time that I get to collect and preserve. The dreams that I’m able to illustrate, the pieces of me that I’m able to leave behind. If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? Oh gosh…see question #2. So hard to answer, but I’m going to force myself to choose one, which would be Sally Mann. Ok.. maybe two…Francesca Woodman. I would have loved to have had a moment with her. Why? Because I see so much of myself in their photography. I would love to have a little time to be with someone who might understand some of the darkness that floats around my head. What is your favorite image you have taken to date? There is a photo of my daughter the summer she turned 6. She was running around in her aunties hat, shirtless, flowing hair and temporary Farmall tattoos. She paused long enough to look at me. I’ve never shared it anywhere, but it, as well as some of the first photos I took of my son, remains my favorite. How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography?
Quite honestly, the pictures in my head don’t follow any rules…I don’t know how I could do it any other way. This month's featured artist is Dawndra Budd of Portraits by Dawndra, a Seattle based portrait and creative fine art photographer. She is a varied artist creating images that range from classic portraiture to fantastical and surreal fine art images. Her art is mysterious, thought provoking, sometimes haunting, beautifully evocative, timeless, and when you view it, you know she is deeply connected to what she creates. Her esoteric work is processed in both color and black and white. We love her expressive voice and visually moving work. Like many, she has a long history with image making and creating and it shows. Read more about her in our interview below and don't forget to check out her corner of the web and 'like' her FB page at the bottom! How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? "My first black and white film class was nearly 20 years ago. When I say that out loud I feel like I should be like a photo master or something. Let’s just say that for years I dabbled and played, and then about 7 years ago I got serious. I’ve only been in business a few years." Which photographers have influenced you, and how have they influence your thinking, photography, and career path? "I always loved Diane Arbus. I loved how she captured the darker and the different, and how she was a street photographer and an artist at the same time. Francesca Woodman is also one of my very favorites. She created absolutely stunning images that evoke emotion, and that’s what I would love to accomplish." What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? "Oh man, there’s so many! One big thing is that I wished I documented my family in a real, honest, true way. I wish that I considered it as art rather than just snapshots." What does photography mean to you? "It’s love. Photography has been a part of my life for so long. I’ve watched it change and grow so much over the years. We’ll be together forever. It’s a diary and a fantasy land." What is the best part about being a photographer? "Seeing the world in a different way. Never being bored. Always using your imagination." If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? "I would have to pick one that traveled with endless resources. One that can afford to hire an entire circus troop, or just get tigers and crazy animals involved. Annie Leibovitz. I would like it if she and I shot another book on women together. Tomorrow Please." What is your favorite image you have taken to date? "Oh no. I love/hate that question. Ha ha! I think it’s a photo of my friend Corina smoking and looking very fierce and also satisfied. I came up with a back story that I really enjoyed. It surprised me because it spoke to different women in different ways. I was shocked to hear stories of abuse and empowerment. One woman saw it at one of my shows right before she moved to Hawaii. She called me a year later and said she need it on her wall. Corina doesn’t smoke, and she’s not an actress, but somehow the planets aligned and we nailed it. I love it when a photo comes out BETTER than you imagined it." How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography?
"What rules?" We are kicking off the new year with some new guests, new featured artists and fresh inspiration for 2015, first up is the insanely talented Kelly Tyack of kelly m photography from New South Wales Australia. Kelly has been submitting work frequently to our timeline for the last year and it didn't take long for us to notice her brilliant conceptual, surreal and contemplative works of art. She is one who stands out from the crowd and makes no excuses, her photography is brave and solid. An artist clearly true to who she is. Kelly M Photography 1. How long have you been in business and how did you start in photography ? I learned to shoot manual about 12 months ago. Recently I have truly accepted the beauty of my interpretation. 2. Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path ? Sally Mann is outstanding. Modern artists including Tytia Habing, Maryann Gobble, Katy Tuttle and Sarah Landa have all unknowingly provided great support and ongoing inspiration. Inspiration to do your own thing. 3. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? Do you. Don’t do everyone else. 4. What does photography mean to you ? Art. The art of me. My art. 5. What is the best part about being a photographer? The connections. The surroundings. connection + surroundings. 6. If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? Katy Tuttle. Powerful, narrative, soulful. Just a little insight into her world would be amazing. (Katy Tuttle + Sarah Landa = divine heaven) 7. What is your favourite image taken to date? Recent photo - ‘global warming | girl‘ This photo (and series) marks a turning point. I am free to photograph what the mind sees. 8. How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography? What rules? Perhaps I have no interest in the rules … (or maybe I am too new to know the rules) Our Featured Artist for the month of December is one who creates images that travel straight from the eyes to the soul. Her photographs aren't just beautiful but deep. They tug, twist, stir emotions with their novelty. Yet, at the same time they feel familiar offering comfort as they remind of the past, of those simpler days one yearns for. There is a freedom that is felt when viewing her photographs. It is reminiscent of how it once felt to be a child. Like the world exists just for you and the possibilities of discovery stretch to infinity. And this is why our Featured Artist for this month is none other than the fantastic Tytia Habing. Tytia Habing Photography How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? I’ve ‘officially’ been in business almost four years, but I’ve been shooting for 15 years. I took an elective course in photography to fill my schedule at university while getting my landscape architecture degree in 1999 and fell head over heels in love with it. Back then it was film and darkroom work, I only started with digital in 2006. Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path? My first influences were Sally Mann and Emmet Gowin. I was very drawn to their naturally beautiful Images. They both incorporate nature into almost all of their images, they both work in black and white and they both use their families or close friends as subjects. I do all these things, but I think I would’ve done that regardless. You shoot what you love or what intrigues you, or at least you should. I’m not sure either have influenced my career path at the moment, but I would love to move into more and more of the fine art realm as time goes. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? That everything takes time to learn and not to stress over it. If you’re inclined to learn something or get better at something, you will. What does photography mean to you? It’s a form of expression, a way to say, ‘this is what i see. this is my life. this is what i think.’ It’s pretty cool. That’s why photographers should never attempt to copy other photographers. What’s the point of that? You’re not expressing yourself then. What’s that famous expression? “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” - Judy Garland What is the best part about being a photographer? It’s something I truly love to do. Going to work is a pleasure, because it never feels like I’m going to work! If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? Hands down, Sally Mann. Her images are absolutely luminous and she’s a master printer. I’m not sure if i’d rather shoot with her or have her show me how she works in the darkroom. She shoots with large format film and at the moment I shoot with a digital dslr, so not sure that would jive, but sitting down with her for a cup of tea or coffee would be pretty awesome! What is your favorite image you have taken to date? It’s a quiet little image of my son holding a bunch of rhubarb, but I’m attached to pretty much all of them. They’re like children. You don’t really feel good about picking a favorite. How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography?
I think the ‘rules’ are there as a general guide. Every artist worth anything should break the rules, so I think that tells you what I think about them. Our featured artist for the month of November is the magnificent Erin Hensley Photography. Erin can freelense like no other. She is also known for her gorgeous, rich black and white images. But most of all, Erin is a master of light creating vibrant, lustrous photographs. She captures the everyday with her children in the most extraordinarily beautiful ways. Plus, she is one of the most open and supportive photographers around. We are so honored to have her as our featured artist. Please show her big love!! Erin Hensley Photography Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path? There are a lot of talented photographers out there. Big names we all know and are inspired by. However, as talented as they are, they aren’t the ones who have directly influenced me. The people who have truly made a difference in my work and in my life are the photographers just like me - those that have grown right along side me in the last few years. I have made some incredible friends and they have all played a huge part in my growth both as a person and as a photographer. I would list all their names, but there are just too many and they all know who they are! <3 How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? This is always a tough question for me to answer. My “start” in photography was years and years ago. Photography has been a part of my life since I was a child; I’ve always had a love for it. It really took off (particularly in the portrait department) though after having children. It’s been about 3.5 years since I really dove in and committed myself to becoming a better photographer. Before having children, I had no interest in photographing people actually. Instead it was sunrises and sunsets, mountains and lakes. Portraits of Earth, I suppose. :) My love of seeking out beautiful things to photograph has always been there, but since having children, my work has grown by leaps and bounds. As far as business goes, with all the moving around we have done the last few years, I haven’t really settled into the business aspect and taking on clients on a regular basis, but hope to soon. For now, I am perfectly content documenting my children’s lives and our travels throughout the world. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? It’s not a race. Growth takes time and that is ok. Nobody is an amazing photographer right out the gate. Don’t beat yourself up over it, just keep plugging along. With dedication and true passion, you will get there. Just keep making photographs. What does photography mean to you? To me, photography is about documenting the world and the people in it as it is right now. The photograph is an amazing thing - to be able to look back and see how things once were is incredible. Documenting our own families, lives, surroundings and preserving our memories, places we’ve been, things we’ve done, that’s what photography is to me. What is the best part about being a photographer? It helps me slow down and really take in the world around me. I’m naturally an observer and being a photographer just amplifies that. Always taking notice of all the little details through life; from the bright new growth on a tree in the spring and the way it contrasts with the old, to the way the morning light gives everything a special glow, unlike any other light. If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? I would go back and time and shoot with Ansel Adams. I have loved his work since I was a kid. I loved reading about his excursions and how he saw the world and of course, the fact that he created amazing b+w photographs. It would be amazing to see him in action, both out on the field and in the darkroom. Every time I’m driving on dirt roads in the mountains, I think of him and how he put a platform on top of his car so that he’d have a better angle to shoot the landscape from. I’ve always felt like I needed to be a little higher - it’s a brilliant idea really! What is your favorite image you have taken to date? Oof-da! That’s a tough one. It’s like asking me to choose a favorite between my three children! ;) I do have a few that stick out to me, so I’m just going to pick one. The photo of my daughter dancing in the rain is definitely one of my favorites. It’s one I always come back to and love it just as much as I did when I first took it. The photograph itself defines her, which is what I love most about it. She doesn’t like to do things the way everyone else does, she likes to make her own path - just a like that rule-breaking photograph. How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography? I love breaking the rules - it’s so freeing. I think we would all agree that it is important to know and understand the rules first, but I believe that letting loose and shooting against the grain is a great way to grow and further develop your skills as an artist. It’s not easy to break the rules and come away with something beautiful. Taking a technically sound image is great, it is, but when I experiment and get results that aren’t possible by following the rules, that’s when I truly feel alive with my work. Most days, I don’t take a set of photos without freelensing, shooting OOF, or something of the like. I try to take a break from it sometimes, but I just can’t. Breaking the rules has made itself quite comfy in my work. <3 Our featured artist for the moth of October is the splendid Molly Matcham Photography. Molly lives in a little village next to the beautiful Pennines mountains in the UK. She is a seasoned photographer who has studied the art of photography. A couple of years ago she decided to focus soley on her film work. And I am so glad she did!! She is an amazing film photographer who has a gift of capturing the true essence of the individuals and families that she works with. The colors in her film work are out of this world good. But what fascinates us at Fantastically Flawed is the creative leaps that she has taken with her Polaroids, Holga images, and other film work. It is essential that you see for yourself and take your time browsing through her lovely work. Molly Matcham Photography How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? My career in photography began 14 years ago when I worked part time for a wedding and portrait photographer while studying for my Media Production degree at university. I worked in the office doing admin at first and soon started photographing weddings. I stayed there for a few years, after which I set up a wedding photography business with 2 friends. I finally started my own business 2 years ago. Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path? One of my first influences was the Finnish photographer Sirrka - Lisa Knottinen. I fell in love with her black and white photography and the way she captured the honesty of the people she lived close to. It was her project on an area in the north of England called Byker that inspired me a lot. Sirrka moved to the area in Newcastle in the late 60s early 70s and took several years to complete the project. She spent time getting to know her neighbours and this allowed her to capture intimate moments. It made me realise how important the connection between the photographer and the subject is. Another big influence has been Jonathan Canlas, I attended his workshop a couple of years ago which was an amazing experience and will always stay with me. I am looking forward to doing Yan Palmers workshop in Feburary, I am so inspired by the way she photographs and it will be wonderful to learn from her. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? Finding my style may take forever but to remember to enjoy the journey and not be too hard on myself! What does photography mean to you? Since starting my own business I really feel like it is part of my whole life, not just my work. I feel I can express myself through photography, I love being able to tell stories this way and document peoples lives. All I can tell you is that if I don’t take photographs it can make me difficult to live with, so it must be good for my soul! What is the best part about being a photographer? Being there for the most special times in people lives. I have been there when friends have given birth, couples have exchanged vows and when grandparents have met their great grand children for the first time. To be a part of capturing these huge moments is wonderful, and it's an honour when people who you don’t know very well welcome you to one of the most important moments in their lives. If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? John Dolan. I love his work. In a world where there are so many photographs all the time to look at he seems to say so much in just one. One of his feels enough. It would be amazing to learn from him. What is your favourite image you have taken to date? So hard to say but probably one of my daughters. This year I began a project to photograph them every month in the same place near our home. One image in particular seemed to capture their connection to each other. Having a long term project like this has enabled me to revisit and evolve the brief. How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography? I now always break the rules a bit, sometimes it is to achieve a desired effect that I know works and others times its exploring an idea that I am not sure will work. I also use certain cameras that have more surprising results like the toy camera the Holga. It is often the flawed images that I love the most, they can just have that something extra that connects you to them. Our Featured Artist for the month of August is the multi talented Kim Hill Photography. What we see when we explore her photos is her magnificent use of color and light. Some artists are masters of light, some are masters of using color to bring interest to their work. Kim uses both and makes it look so natural, as photographers, we know it is not. We also greatly admire her freelensing work where she is a contributor at The Freelensed blog. We highly admire her creativity and her artistic range, something not easy to grasp by everyone. She can produce technically beautiful work and at the same time create a flawed and unforgettable piece of art. Please give a warm welcome to Kim Hilliard, her links to check out her work are below! http://kimhillphotography.com/blog/ http://www.kimhillphotography.com/ Kim Hill Photography How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? I’ve had Kim Hill Photography for 2 ½ years now. I have always been an avid photographer, but in college went into graphic design. I later had to quit working after I was diagnosed with an Auto Immune disease that attacks my liver. After going into a remission I yearned for a creative outlet, and picked my camera back up. I haven’t looked back since. Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path? When I first began taking clients I ran across Barb Uil of Jinky Art. Her photography absolutely filled my eyes with wonder and my heart with joy. Amazingly a year later she held a workshop here in the US literally 15 minutes from my home! I seriously thought I was going to die! Lol I was able to attend and the greatest gifts I attained were learning how to make these ideas in my head come to life, how to have confidence in my art, and how to value my work and time. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? I wish I knew how to go from being a hobbyist to a business, and how to charge appropriately. I made the mistake like so many others of charging to little b/c I was starting out. This resulted later in me working for free or for less than minimum wage. At the time I was a stay at home mom, and would never get a job paying less than minimum wage and leave my baby. Yet, here I was doing it for photography. That ah ha moment really made me do a 360 and realize I needed to work for profit, or just give up the business. Thankfully, I got my act together, and figured out my pricing. Because of my health I limit the amount of sessions I take, but when I do work, I’m profitable. What does photography mean to you? Photography is my therapy, my art, and my joy. What is the best part about being a photographer? The best part of being a photographer to me is being able to translate my life into something tangible to go along with the memories I have stored in my mind. If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? Ah, hard one. There is no one person, but many photographers that I follow and admire from afar, and others that I have had the privilege of meeting and interacting with along the way that I would love the opportunity to shoot with. Anyone want to hang out? ;) What is your favorite image you have taken to date? Oh another hard one! Hmm I am going to go with a current favorite one I call “The Head and the Heart” an image of my daughter in front of my parents’ home which I grew up in. Also it was soon after I learned freelensing which really has filled a hole in me that was missing. How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography?
I feel that photography rules have their place, and having a good base in them is wonderful. That said I feel that they can never single handedly triumph the emotion and heart of an image. Like Picasso says: “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”- Pablo Picasso Thank you so much for having me! xo, Kim When I look at her photographs, I immediately know who created them. She has a distinctive style that I adore. There is a bit of grit and a bit of elegance all wrapped up in one beautifully haunting package. It is clear that she puts not only serious thought but also heart and soul into her art. That is why July's featured artist is : Nicki Bosch Photography How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? I have always been interested in photography and have always taken “mental pictures” if that makes sense. Even as a child I would notice moments or light or elements that registered in my mind as a “beautiful image.” I was also always fascinated with vintage photographs. When other girls were collecting Barbies, I was collecting old photographs and tin types from antique shops and coveting vintage black and whites of my family. I took some photography classes in college, but really got into photography once our first child was born. I started my business about a year ago, though it is still a very causal effort. I mostly shoot for myself and my family and friennds. It’s my passion and my escape. Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path? I have so, so many favorite photographers who inspire and influence me. But Sally Mann & Herb Ritts are two of my absolute favorites for very different reasons. Sally Mann because her art is amazingly haunting and timeless. The way she captures expressions and mood and keeps things gritty and real, yet so beautiful, really speaks to me. I particularly love her wetplate work. I could stare at her images all day. I also love Herb Ritts because, for one, I’m a child of the 80s and he was THE photographer of the decade. His understated clean, graphic style, and the way he could evoke such strong emotion with gorgeous minimalism is amazingly inspiring. Every image is a work of art. I always have elements of both of their work in my mind when I shoot. How can I elevate this shot to make it more than just a picture? Is there a more unique and/or authentic angle? Where does the light hit and how can I use it to convey the subject’s emotion? How can the shapes and forms in this scene combine in the most pleasing way? (However, when you are shooting kids, as I usually am, most of this goes out the window!) A few other photographers I adore are Val Spring, Katy Tuttle, Paige Everson, Amber Privizzini and Alain Laboile – they all blow my mind on a daily basis. What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? I wish I knew that it is not always top of the line equipment that makes a good photographer. Photography is an expensive hobby and you want to be able to buy that awesome new camera and lenses once you figure out which ones are right for you and your work. You need to understand the basics and know technically how to use the camera you have. Once you have that knowledge it becomes easier to shoot from the heart and capture the images you have in your head and your heart. What does photography mean to you? Photography for me means freezing time, just a little bit, and being able to hold on to something that is hard for me to let go of. I have 5 kids and they are all growing up so fast. But I can capture that little baby curl, or a gap-toothed little grin, or a certain look in their eyes that only I know. Childhood is so magical and painfully gorgeous, but it feels like it is over in an instant. Photography is my personal time in a bottle. What is the best part about being a photographer? Being able to do my favorite thing pretty much everywhere I go. If you could shoot with any photographer in the world, who would it be and why? Oh gosh! That is so hard. But gun to my head I would have to say Sally Mann. I would love to have her teach me wet plate collodion processing - but just to talk with her and get inside her head when she shoots would be an amazing experience. What is your favorite image you have taken to date? I can’t answer that. It’s like Sophie’s Choice! I have 5 kids and I have a few favorites of all of them. : ) How do you feel about breaking the perceived rules of photography?
I have never been much of a rule follower in any respect. And I capture the beauty around me the way my “mental pictures” have always guided me. If my images are technically flawed, or hopefully, fantastically flawed, I’m more than okay with that. Inspiring!! There is no other word for Ana Rosenberg's work. Her images stir in us a desire to go out and make art for ourselves. This is why our Featured Artist for June is: Ana Rosenberg Photography How long have you been in business and how did you get your start in photography? I’ve always loved taking pictures with my sisters with my point and shoot when I was younger. When I met my husbands grandmother, she would show me lots of old pictures and how much the memories meant to her. This touched me deeply. So when I had my daughter 8 years ago I decided to buy my first DSLR Camera! I felt I wanted to capture all the moments of my daughter’s childhood! In 2013, I felt I was ready to venture deeper into my passion and use what I love to do in a small business. Now I get to do what I love for work and my Hobby!!! Which photographers influenced you, and how did they influence your thinking, photographing, and career path? Amber Carbo Privizzini I love her way of viewing the world, How she is willing to help others with nothing in return…..her kindness has been a huge influence on me. My favorite quote from her “ Be you. Don’t be afraid to be different. Being different is what will set you out from the rest. Don’t be worried that people won’t like your work or won’t “get you”. Just be you, do what you love and create for you. and never compare your work to others. Only compare you to the artist you used to be.” What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos? To just let things happen and don't try and force the scene. What does photography mean to you? The candid moments where every pose is real, no staging, no posing, just pure beauty! Capturing the true emotions and reactions. What is the best part about being a photographer? I love creating memories and special moments to remember forever!! If you could shoot with any photographer in the world,
who would it be and why? Alain Laboile His work is amazing, breathtaking, every image wow’s you! The way he captures families is amazing. Every image is a piece of art. What is your favorite image you have taken to date? It’s really hard for me to pick one. ..I fall in love Everyday. |
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