A Beautiful Life
By Stephanie Oates
16 Aug 2009
I've always had an interest in photography. However, only until recently did I have a chance to take it seriously. Laid off from a photographic retailer, I decided to branch out on my own and start my own business. I love to share with the world the beauty and emotion as seen through my eyes. A photographer's life is a very personal journey. You see what inspires us and are brought to a place one could only dream of. We often get caught up in our daily lives that we take things for granted. I am very passionate about the subjects that I shoot and like to communicate that beauty through the lens.
One of my inspirations has been Ansel Adams. The use of his textures and patterns is like no other I've seen. I like shooting nature because it captures beauty in the raw. Nothing is planned, no tricks. It's just in your face at that moment in time. We've all come across those moments when you see something that takes your breathe away. The only thing that sometimes is heard is: "where's my camera"?
I've been waiting for a long time to capture these precious moments: a glowing car, brilliant blooms and sunlit waters. Sometimes times we don't see the obvious because we're too close. It's good to take a step back and observe the broader view. Then there are those times where we can look deeper and deeper into areas where we've never been and it gives a new angle on something familiar. I constantly strive to bring these ideas to life as I embark on an an exciting journey through the world of photography...the world is our oyster, be sure to open it and see what's inside.
1 response
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John Richards said (16 Aug 2009):
These images are amazing! I love great photographs that show life, and love. Thanks!
