Sunday Mini-Challenge

Hi Toads, Ella here.  I have a surprise for you-a friend of mine who frequents my blog mentioned she loves photography.   I was intrigued and discovered more of her wonderful photos at Deviantart.  She is a true talent-a visual poet!  I thought how fabulous it would be to have her share some of her art with us.   I asked her if she would be interested in seeing her visual eye inspire poetry.  She was thrilled and said yes!    Let me introduce my friend L. Diane Wolfe.  Diane is a professional speaker, author and photographer.

 Painted Faerie

 Diane tell me how your fascination with visual poetry/photography began? 



My fascination with photography began with my father. He was an excellent photographer, self-taught as he was in all things he did. He died when I was eleven, so I never got to learn from him. But I received my first camera a year later and my obsession began.

 

 The Edge

 Diane how did your view developed?  Sorry, about the pun. 

I took photography in high school and was on the yearbook staff. After several years of job and career hopping, I landed a position in the photo department of a military contract company.  It refueled my desire to be a professional photographer, and I eventually purchased my own darkroom setup.  

 Tiny Puddles

So, your hobby became your career?  Tell me more...
Over the course of 23 years and thousands of rolls of film, I started making money as a photographer. For many years I did stock photography, and my photos were featured in Homes Illustrated and Cat Fancy. I started doing portraits and weddings, and I even shot an album cover. Eventually other things took over my life (such as writing) but I continued to take artistic shots for my own enjoyment.

Elephant Frozen In Time

 Amazing-you have a natural talent!   Wait album cover?  Anyone we might know?!   Wow...    What is your favorite medium?

The album cover was for a local bluegrass band.  I knew two of the members through other business dealings and they asked me to photograph one of their concerts for an album cover.  Ironically, the image they selected was for one I took of the band members scattered in seats after the concert was over. It was a sharp B&W shot.  

Black and white photography has always been my favorite. Textures, shapes, and patterns tend to pop out at me before colors. It can be dramatic or soft and responds best to contrast. I do enjoy color, too, and watch for those moments of contrasting colors. And I am drawn to water in all its forms, and a babbling brook or fountain can provide hundreds of unique possibilities.

        Stallions Dreams        

             

I too love B&W photos.  What do you love most about being behind the lens?  

I’m a visual person, and my photos are how I view the world. I hope others appreciate the view, too.

The Mist

I promise, we will!  Thank you so much Diane, for being part of our Sunday Mini challenge.  I know your art will inspire wonderful poetry~


 

L. Diane Wolfe

Professional Speaker, Author, & Photographer

www.spunkonastick.net

http://www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com

http://spunkonastick.deviantart.com/