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I first want to apologize for not having updated my site for the past month or so. I have been very busy with not only the end of the semester, but my photography as well! I received an award for my photographs in the student show at Troy and also had my Graduate Thesis Show!


The Graduate Thesis Show 
May 3, 2009 "The Graduate Thesis Show" opened at the Massry Gallery at The College of Saint Rose. I have been working towards this show for the past three years! I was overwhelmed with emotions the day of the opening! I was finally exhibiting a substantial amount of images from my body of work "The Rural North-East."


I showed 27 images. I spent a lot of time deciding how I was going to display that many pieces in a group show. I wanted my viewers to not be overwhelmed, I wanted them to see how the work held together as a group, but also appreciate each building individually. I decided on three grids, nine images each. 


I was really proud of the overall presentation.  I think that people were able to relate to my work, and appreciate the individual uniqueness that each building possesses. Watching and listening to people look at, and discuss my work was amazing. Knowing that my images  could start up a conversation between two strangers was such a strong dose of encouragement. 


Now that the show has settled down, and I have picked up my work, I cannot wait to get on the road again and shoot! Hopefully, I will have new images to share soon! The images below were taken at the show. You will notice photographs that are not currently posted in my series section of the website. I will be uploading them within the next few days!
 
 

For the first six years, all my photographs were black and white. I couldn't get enough of it. No matter what I was shooting, I thought black and white was the way to go. My sophomore year of college I took my first class of color photography. I am usually open minded, but I insisted I was only going to shoot color for the semester and then I would return to my "one love", black and white. I really did try to fight it at first, most of my work up until that point had to do with taking portraits, and shooting people, and I couldn't do it in color, not successfully. I was frustrated with myself. 

It is this image that officially changed my world. I think all artists have that moment, when they stand back from what they are working on and can't help, but to smile because, finally.... something has clicked.

I am really excited to share this image with you, to this day, it is still one of my favorite photographs. I really enjoy how at first it seems so simple, but then you notice little details. The sliver of each door leaves just enough to see that the handles are different. The curtains are mis-matched, and the chair is just waiting to be filled. I love how, yes, it's a color photograph, but it is not just about the color, but everything else as well. 


I had finally taken a successful color portrait, all I really needed was to find a new subject!




 
 

I recently submitted work to The Photography Center at Troy. The opening was last night and I was very excited to see that two of my pieces were selected for the show! There were over 250 submissions and only 100 made the cut! I am so proud that my work is being recognized, and want to send a congratulations out to all my fellow photographers who had work selected! Great Job!


If you will be in the Troy area, you should really take the time to visit The Photography Center. It is a wonderful place for anyone who shares an interest in photography. They offer workshops, have wonderful equipment that they share with their members, and a wonderful library of resources.
http://www.photocentertroy.org/ 

 
First Post! 03/20/2009
 

I am so excited to be able to share my work! Throughout the past nine years, no matter where I was living or what I was doing photography has always  been the constant. I am constantly inspired to shoot. 


This web site is new for me, so please bear with me while I work out the kinks! 
I hope you find enjoyment in my work, and would love to hear your feedback. Suggestions, comments, links to your work, information on shows, and pretty much anything you would like to share is welcome! 


Thanks again for your support and interest in my work!
Tina