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| Photograph by Heather Foster |
I
am traditionally trained in the fine arts and bring
a strong and passionate understanding of classic composition
to
my black and white photographs.
Photography
offers me not only a method of creative expression, but
also a
way to share my vision, through a viewfinder, of surroundings,
objects, nature and places that may otherwise never garner
a second glance or a moment’s reflection. In an instant,
through the lens of my camera and a fragment of exposure,
I am able to make real and visible in black and white what
some may only sense or even dismiss.
When I see something that captures my attention,
I study it. I look for all the possibilities. The angles,
the light, texture - anything to influence the emotion I
want my photograph to arouse. I like the seductive and dramatic
effects of fog and mist, or juxtaposition of nature in an
urban setting, to help sear a particular mood or sentiment
into a photograph. And I am always fascinated by the concept
that I can look through the lens of my camera, capture the
moment and share a different and perhaps unexpected perspective.
I
have chosen to remain with the conventional medium of silver-based
films and fiber-based papers because of their rich texture,
extended tonal range and archival quality, individually
darkroom printed by hand. Every photograph is a piece of
art.
I take great pleasure in searching
for new photographs, be it on my block in Baltimore City
or in exotic foreign places. During the past few years, I
have had the opportunity to photograph in China, Vietnam,
Bermuda, Nova Scotia and most recently in Venice and
Paris. In between trips, I enjoy the beautiful mid-Atlantic
seaboard for my creative inspiration.
My work has been purchased
nationally and internationally. I have numerous commercial
and private clients. My photographs
are in the collections of The Greater Baltimore Committee,
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Northrop Grumman Corporation,
Blue
Cross/Blue
Shield,
Carey
Limousine,
and Loyola University. My work can also be found at Longaberger
Baskets, Ballard Design, Ethan Allen, and Crate & Barrel
nationwide.
In April of 2006, Decor Magazine, The
Art & Framing
Business Resource featured an article on photography. A number
of my photographs were represented in the article.
My
studio and darkroom are located in the historic
waterfront neighborhood of Canton in Baltimore City.
I am a native of Ambridge, Pennsylvania, I hold degrees
in Art Education and Elementary Education from Slippery
Rock State University. I have also studied at the Pittsburgh
Institute of Art, Maryland Institute College of Art,
International Center for Photography in New York City
and the Maine Media Workshops in Camden, Maine.
Recent
Awards
2011 Virginia Beach Boardwalk Art Show - Award of
Distinction
2009
New Hope Arts & Crafts
Festival,
Third Place Photography
2006
Mount Gretna Fine Arts Festival,
Judge’s Choice
Award
2004
Golden Lights Awards Top 50 Photographers – Print Competition
-The Maine Photographic Workshops
2004 Maryland
Federation of Art Spring Juried Exhibition – Juror’s
Choice Award
2003
Golden Lights Awards Top 50 Photographers – Print
Competition - The Maine Photographic Workshops
2002 Maryland
Federation of Art Summer Juried Exhibition – Juror’s
Choice Award
2002 Virginia
Beach Boardwalk Art Show Award of Honor
2002 Roanoke
Festival in the Park First Place, Fine Art
2002 Laurel
Art Guild 33rd Annual Exhibition juried Art Exhibition – Merit
Award
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