Juror's Choice Award | Academy of Fine Arts National Juried Photography Exhibition 2022

I’m absolutely honored to have won “Juror’s Choice Award” for my photograph, “Kitsune at Fushimi Inari Shrine”, in the 2022 National Juried Photography Exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lynchburg, Virginia. I’m so glad I was able to stop by and see the show last weekend when I was in town. There are so many incredible artists featured in the exhibition. My photograph, “Deserted”, was also accepted into the exhibition. If you get a chance to stop by the show, it runs until October 1st, 2022.

“Kitsune at Fushimi Inari Shrine”, Holga GCFN double exposure

“Deserted”, Holga GCFN

Exploring the Oregon Coast on Film | Fine Art Photographs taken along the Oregon Coast

My husband, Chris, and I are going on week 7 of quarantine due to COVID-19 and it’s been an interesting adventure. It’s easy to let the days run together so I’ve been writing down everything I do each day, even if it’s something small. Some days it’s the weather that stands out in my mind, other days it’s the movie my husband and I watched together. I’ve been trying lots of new recipes and reading books that have been sitting on my shelves for years. I’ve tried working from different locations in my house and my backyard to change it up. I’ve written letters to friends and taken new walks in my neighborhood. I’ve also finally gotten back into the groove on working on a book I’m writing! There are days where I feel a little crazy, but it’s also been a great time to re-think my photography business and think about what I really want out of life. My husband and I are usually constantly on the go for work so it’s been nice to slow down and reflect on all of the trips we’ve taken in the last year. For my birthday in February this year, we took a trip to Oregon to visit Chris’ family and for me to do a few photoshoots with Portland fashion designers. I always have to squeeze a personal trip to the coast into my schedule every time we’re in Oregon and this trip was no exception. I’m so glad I did because who knows when we will be able to travel there again!

I wanted to share all of my favorite images from our Oregon Coast trip, captured on various 35mm cameras and of course, the Holga. I experimented with a few new films and filters and I love how colorful the images turned out. Prints can be purchased here. If you do not see the exact print you’re looking for, feel free to reach out and I am happy to place a special order for you. Thanks so much!

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Crosscountry on Film | The United States on Medium Format Film with the Mamiya 645 and the Holga

At this point, I’ve driven across the country 4 times and flown across it dozens of times. It never ceases to amaze me though, and it always leaves me wanting more. From Portland to Texas, the ride is absolutely incredible. Utah, Nevada and Colorado are just truly unbelievable. From Texas to Virginia, it gets a lot less exciting but I still have a nostalgia for the East Coast and the simplicity of the trees and mountains. The sky seems bigger to me and I guess I just feel at home in the South. Virginia never really felt “Southern” to me as I was growing up, but after living in Oregon for 7 years, I’ve realized it definitely has it’s own culture. There are certain things about the South that feel a little too slow for me, but it’s still a huge part of who I am.

These photos were all taken with a Mamiya 645 and a Holga GCFN. We started our journey in Portland, Oregon, stopping in Bend on the way down to Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam. We watched the sun rise at the Grand Canyon and then continued through Albuquerque, New Mexico to Amarillo, Texas. The last leg of our journey included Oklahoma City, Memphis, Nashville and then finally Lynchburg. On the way back to Portland, we took a slightly different route but the most exciting place we went was Arches National Park. I was SO sick with the flu on the way back and all I really remember was how miserable I was.

I love going through these photos because I’m reminded of how vast and lonely the Southwestern states felt. Its kind of terrifying seeing signs that say “No service for 106 miles” but when you’re standing in a huge valley on a single lane two way road with no other humans or cars in sight, you realize how beautiful and special the United States is. I had my cat, Lula, and my husband, Chris, with me on the journey. Below are all of my favorite photos from our trip.

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