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PROFILE
I am a self-taught photographer from Santa Rosa, California, located in picturesque Sonoma County, the heart of the wine country. As a child I grew up on a sheep and egg ranch next to where beautiful Spring Lake Regional Park is located today, always surrounded by beautiful meadows and rolling hills. My husband and I have since raised our children on a small ranch on the outskirts of Santa Rosa where I still enjoy the continuous beauty of the outdoors and where several of my photographic images were born either on film or in the digital camera.
Photography for me became a passionate art form after my four children left the nest, giving me my own time to expand my creativity. Elements in my photographer's palette include light, mood and substance, with subjects of nature, landscape and creative art. For me, photography is comprised of unique moments of inspiration whether I'm shooting on a foggy morning, when the sun's warm rays blend with a hazy mist to surround beautiful oak trees, or capturing a single flower through the lens in beautiful soft focus. Taking my work into the digital darkroom of Photoshop allows me to add my own expressive interpretation as well. By using professional and custom equipment, I am able to complete my photographic experience from capturing the image to producing the fine-art print.
In 2002, I became a member of the Santa Rosa Photographic Society and began exhibiting my work at local fairs, several gallery showcases, various group functions and exhibits, Call To Artist's contests as well as having had several images published over the last 5 years.
RESUME
Exhibitions and Awards:
Healdsburg Fine Art and Craft Fair, Solo Booth Exhibit, 2007, 2008
Exhibited and sold personally produced calendars and notecards: Copperfield's Books & Music, Sebastopol and Santa Rosa, CA, as well as various local businesses, Santa Rosa, CA, 2004-2008
California State Winner in Kennedy Promotions of Williamsburg, Virginia, 1 image received Honorable Mention Award and was published in Best of Artists State Photography Book, 2007
National Photography Winner in Kennedy Promotions of Williamsburg, Virginia, 2 images published in Best Of Artists National Photography Artists And Artisans Book, 2007
Top Finalist in Photographer Forum Magazine's
(Serbin Publications) Spring Photography Contest, Santa Barbara, CA, selected images published in Best Of Artists Books, 2005-2008; Honorable Mention Award, 2006
2nd Place Overall Winner, Cash Award from Photographer's Forum Magazine and Camera w Lens System Award from co-sponsor Canon, Image "Mount Rundle Sunrise2" was published in the November/Winter Issue of PF Magazine and in their Best Of Photography Book, 2008
National Arts Program Exhibition/City of Santa Rosa Residents at the Finley Center, 1 piece exhibited, 2007
Board Of Supervisors Office, Santa Rosa, CA, Solo Exhibit in conjunction with Arts Council Of Sonoma County, 2007, 2008
Arts Council Of Sonoma County, Members Exhibit, 2007, 2008
Art In The Redwoods, Gualala, CA, Members Artist Exhibit, 2005-2008
AJ Graphics and Design, Collaboration with Santa Rosa Photographic Society, Santa Rosa, CA, 4 images selected over the years for their Business Calendars: 2004, 2006, 2007
Santa Rosa Photography Society, End of Year Competition Award (B Level) 2005, 2006; High Point Average Award (B Level) 2005; (PIC) Photo Image Challenge Award; Best Image of The Year, 2006; High Point Average Award (A Level), 2007
Sonoma County Harvest Fair, Santa Rosa, CA, Several 1st-5th Place Ribbons in Amateur Photography, 2004-2006; Best Of Selection, 2005; Professional Photographer Division, Several 1st-5th Place Ribbons, 2007, 2008
Sonoma Marin Fair, Petaluma, CA, Several 1st-5th Place; Advanced Amateur Photography Ribbons in 2004-2006. Advanced Amateur Class Division Award 2005;
Professional Fine Art Photography Division Award Overall Best of Show and several 1st-4th Place Ribbons in 2007, 2nd and 3rd Place Ribbons, 2008
Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa, CA, Several 1st-5th Place Photography Ribbons, 2004-2007
Marin County Fair, San Rafael, CA, Honorable Mention Award, 2006, 1st Place Award, 2007, Special Award for Landscape Division, 2008
Marin Arts Council, Members Exhibit at the Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA, 2005-2008
Gallery 1, Petaluma, CA, Artist Exhibit, 2005-2008
Plaza Art Center Gallery, Healdsburg, CA, Showcase Artist and Members Exhibit for 2005-2008
Sebastopol Center For The Arts, Members Exhibits for 2005-2007
Top Finalist in National Parks Pass Experience Your America Photo Contest, 2006
Redwood Coast Land Conservancy Award at Art In The Redwoods, Gualala, CA, 1 image selected, 2006
Santa Rosa Photography Society / Sonoma County Watercolor Artists, Collaboration exhibition show in Santa Rosa, CA Montgomery Village Court area, 2006
Santa Rosa Photography Society, Group Exhibit at Pedroncelli Winery, 2006
Nugalleria Gallery, Rohnert Park, CA, Artist Exhibit, 2004
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