Because Robin recently won our theme challenge for Symmetry, I am reposting her feature from that Featured Friday.
1. Please tell us about yourself.
I am Mommy to three boys. I love anything pertaining to art and
being outdoors. Being around children and animals also makes me happy…and ice
cream…lots of ice cream. ;)
2. Can you describe your style in 3 words? Why those words?
Imaginative,
Vivid, Dramatic. I love adding depth and drama to my images, using shadow,
light and bright colors. I also love photographing children, so my editing
style often leads to the imaginative side of the spectrum, as I'm constantly
trying to portray the perspective of my subject.
3. What sparked your passion for photography?
I've
always loved being creative, but my children really sparked the passion of
photography in me. They call me the Paparazzi. Yes, I'm THAT mom. They just
grow up so fast though, so I try to hold on to each moment and really treasure
it.
4. What's in your camera bag right now?
I have
a Canon 5D Mark II, a 24-105 L lens, and a 50 1.4. My bag also usually contains
lollipops, a pair of mustache glasses, and a whoopee cushion, as I'm typically
photographing kiddos.
5. What is your dream shoot or project?
My
dream shoot or project is always photographing my own children. I feel blessed
to have them in my life and I wouldn't rather photograph anyone else in the
world. They're my dream come true. However, if I had the opportunity to
photograph them in Ireland…or Spain…that would be mind blowing for me.
6. What are some of the hurdles you have had to overcome this
far in your photography journey?
I'm
completely self taught. No workshops. No school. No mentoring. So I had several
hurdles. Daily. Yet it makes me appreciate where I am now even more because of
those hurdles. It also makes me more confident in tackling those future
hurdles.
7. What advice would you give to newbie photographers? What
advice do you wish you'd been given at the very beginning?
My
advice is to do what you love. Then just keep following that path. It's okay to
be different. That's what makes you stand out.
To see more of the amazing work of Robin Chavez please visit her at
No comments:
Post a Comment