fotosbysherri

ABOUT

Location

McMinnville, OR

Born

1954

Gender

Female

Member

Standard

Joined

March 2011

Interests

Many, too many!

Photography is a serious hobby, in which I have come, in the last year, into the world of Digital from the world of many years in film.

I use a Canon 50D and my Art degree to find pictures where I can employ the elements of design and good compostion first. I love chasing the light and using it to paint a story or to simply show off something beautiful or fascinating in God's great Creation. I will always approach my work with the goal of being art before being a photograph. I want it to tell an interesting story, make someone smile or touch their heart in some way.

Favorite subjects are nature and animals, and I also like to portray people in interesting walks of life or unusual activities.

Because my husband is SO into classic and drag racing cars, I have also developed an interest in catching the action and excitement of that world.

When I shot film for many years, I focused on Equine photography for horse shows and at the stables for shots of stallions being advertised. I owned horses and shot pictures all all types of breeds and riding disciplines. That is one of my first loves in both my artwork and photography.

The great thing about Digital is that you can move your learning curve to a new level since you don't have to worry about the wrong film in your camera or the shots that don't work. So, I am really enjoying my Canon 50 and still learning how to use it's many capabilities.

I have learned from Val Westover and Stephani Adrian in a recent workshop how to bracket my shots using the light meter in my camera and to use a simple and quick 5 step system to shoot in manual. This not only gives me more control, it produces results I never knew I could achieve. So, from that workshop, I am now seeing the world in a whole new light and feel more confident in my attempts to capture and share those moments of inspiration. If you have not heard of their workshops...google "Capturing True Emotion" to see where they will be next. They are amazing talents who are also excellent teachers who will give you their ALL in their workshops to make sure you go home with more skills and confidence.

Thanks to all the folks on here who take the time to let me know how any of my photos "made you look" and stayed a while to comment. I appreciate your time and feedback. Some are more technical in their response, and some are more emotional and artistic. And it's all very interesting to see everyone's different viewpoints! Plus, I enjoy YOUR photos very much as well.

Warmest Regard,

Sherri

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