I remember the first photo I took, it was on my dads Minolta X-700, it was of my mum sitting in her 72 yellow Ford Cortina when we were on holidays back in Portugal in 89, the passenger door was open and she was sitting inside waiting for my dad and sister. When the photo was developed, I instantly fell in love with photography, it warmed my heart. This new found interest had … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Phil Starkey
For me photography started out as a hobby. I have always been interested in nature and the countryside, and from the ages of around one to seven, then from eleven onwards have always lived either in the country, or at least in a small town within half a mile of beautiful countryside. My mother has been a huge influence in my enjoyment of everything to do with nature and taught … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Cynthia Hovda
I specialize in contemporary children’s photography and fine art. I am an on-location photographer in the Washington DC metropolitan area. I am a member of Professional Photographers of America and a board member for the Greater Washington Professional Photographers Society. I took up photography in May 2010 and hung my shingle in October 2010. I started my business because … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Christina Spade
Photography to me is something that can never be replaced. Walking through life I have never had that divine moment or direction on where to go with it. I have gone through the motions, and took jobs because I needed to. Returning to school at the age of 30, I quit soon after because I didn't have a goal, a purpose, which drove me to be ambitious. That is until … [Read more...]
Photo Profile: Studio in Beeld
I've been taking pictures since I was a child. My grandfather often took me along when he went to take pictures. Whenever I visited him, he let me borrow his camera and gave me a roll of black and white film. One camera I especially remember is taking pictures with a Minolta Twin Lens Reflex Camera (I don't remember the model year). At the end of the day I could use his … [Read more...]