About
I am a struggling freelance photographer and a single mom who is trying to start her own photography business. My whole world revolves around my child, my family, my friends, my country, and OUR Troops. God Bless each and everyone of you. Stay safe and return home to your loved ones.
I have been involved with photography in one way or another for 18 years. I was introduced to photography when I was 15 years old by my high school art teacher. She showed me a photo taken by Ansel Adams… my favorite photographer to this day, and I have been drawn to photography ever since.
I have 7 years of photography training. Mostly in 35mm black and white, however, I was also trained in color as well as dark room developing techniques. I have multiple awards for my work with photography… contests as well as achievement awards. I won two scholarships to the college of my choice for my work in photography. I was headed for a stellar career as a photojournalist and had even worked in the field briefly before being side tracked.
About 10 yrs ago I became pregnant and my priorities changed from my obsession with photography and producing the best photo; to being the best parent that I could be. I flipped the switch and went forth into the light from the red haze of my darkroom. I locked my darkroom door, afraid that the chemicals that I used to develop my photos would harm my daughter. I turned my once obsession into a passing hobby and focused myself on being a mom.
Now, my daughter…my bright shining star, my light in the darkness, has guided me back to my calling…my passion… showing the people of the world how I view it. Her growing interest in photography has led me back to where I belong… though I have to admit, I am now outdated… all my previous training, is now considered old school. My dark room has been turned into a storage room and my enlargers are being used as hangers. But it all matters naught… this is the digital age and I must re-learn techniques, gather my talent, and re-enter the new photography world.
I have to admit that I really like digital. My laptop has become my dark room and I now share my passion with my greatest love… my child. I am reaching for my dreams and when I finally grab onto them… I am going to bring them into my reality. This is me… this is who I am. I am a mom. I am a photographer.
1990-1993 High School Photography classes
1993 High School Newspaper Photography Co-Editor
1993 Won Scholarship money for Photography
1993 Won 2 first place awards, 1 second place award, 1 third place award in local photography contest 7 years Photography training/mentoring
1991-1993 College Level Photography Internship Graphic Accent, Wilmington, MA
1993-1994 Federal Work- Study Program Regis College Staff/Events Photographer (I was too advanced in Photography knowledge to take classes, the college hired me. I worked off my tuition.) My photos were used to advertise the college in the Boston Globe, the Herald, local newspapers, and brochures.
1995-1996 College Level Photojournalism Internship Lowell Sun, Lowell, MA
1996 Won 2 awards for my photography work on the Campus Report Middlesex Community College, MA
1992-Present Wedding/Event Photography
2006-Present Freelance Photography
2008-Present Enrolled in New York Institute of Photography Professional Photography Certificate Program
June 2008- Finalist in Photo contest at photolaureates.org
Photograph due to be published in book of the Contest Finalists:
Best of Photography 2008
July 2008- Pick as Photographer of the month at Photo Laureates.com
You can visit my photo gallery at the site, but it’s all the same photos as I have on here:
Christine’s Gallery @Photo Laureates.com
August 2008- Winner of Goose Pond Photo Contest(Indiana)
Photo will be published in 2009 Goose Pond Calender
Winning photo also found here in the Black and White Gallery: