amber {in the shadow of za'ha'dum}
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"I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn't photograph them."
—Diane Arbus
I'm an event photographer based in Beaverton, Oregon. I've been working professionally since 2009, and my professional images have run the gamut from concert photography, burlesque, theater, comedy, weddings and portraits. I used to shoot weddings with my husband, and since he died in 2017 I've been struggling to regain my ability and drive to shoot photos. Rejoining this Flickr community in 2019 is my way of trying to make a comeback. But, you know, don't call it a comeback.
If it makes you laugh,
if it makes you cry,
if it rips out your heart,
that’s a good picture.
—Eddie Adams
My equipment:
Canon 5D mk3 (primary body)
Canon 7D (second body)
Canon 50mm f/1.4
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8
Sigma 35mm f/1.4
(I shoot almost exclusively with the Sigma 35mm these days)
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- JoinedMarch 2005
- OccupationMillennial toast-eater
- HometownBeaverton, OR
- Websitehttp://enigmatic.org
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Amber's such a talented photographer, every photo is consistently gorgeous. Her use of light and color is so inspiring. I'm glad to have her as a flickr friend.
This is so long overdue it's embarrassing. Truth be told how do you write a wordimonial for one of your heroes? Like describing an elephant, mebbe? One word at a time. From Day One of The Bokeh Madness, Amber has been The Source. The Master. The First. What did she post today? Which colour has she honoured? Will it… Read more
This is so long overdue it's embarrassing. Truth be told how do you write a wordimonial for one of your heroes? Like describing an elephant, mebbe? One word at a time. From Day One of The Bokeh Madness, Amber has been The Source. The Master. The First. What did she post today? Which colour has she honoured? Will it be The Light or The Dark or the Amburple? Or, OMG, the RED. I still remember when she first posted on one of my photos. It was like I was 13 years old again and my personally autographed photo of Han Solo arrived in the mail! Viewing Amber's photostream is always a treat. The Naturey Crap. The Urbaneressness. The selfies that run the gamut from sublime to geeky. Everything is a feast for the eyes. I only pray there will always be MOAR. Please, Lord, let there always be MOAR.
Read lessBeauty is just bursting out of Amber's stream. Her bokeh shots are out of this world and never become redundant or tired. She brings life & personality to each one of her captures. Her processing style is her signature, which makes her images immediately recognizable. Amber is also such a sweet person & I admire her fo… Read more
Beauty is just bursting out of Amber's stream. Her bokeh shots are out of this world and never become redundant or tired. She brings life & personality to each one of her captures. Her processing style is her signature, which makes her images immediately recognizable. Amber is also such a sweet person & I admire her for her kindness as much as I do for her amazing images. You rock, girl!
Read lessAmber’s photostream is full of beauty, inspiration, and talent!! Love her unique style on all things!! She not only captures such beauty in photo, her distinctive processing style ROCKS! Each photo is always a new treat for the eyes!! Keep living the dream Amber! ;-) You rock!!
Amber is FANTASTIC. Visting her stream is like a book of inspiration..everyday.
Amber's stream.... Wow! If you are looking for a completely unique and fresh approach to color and composition, you're looking at the right stream. Amber has an amazing eye for light and tones that makes the word "gifted" seem to be an understated adjective. Her post process creates some of the most stunning and… Read more
Amber's stream.... Wow! If you are looking for a completely unique and fresh approach to color and composition, you're looking at the right stream. Amber has an amazing eye for light and tones that makes the word "gifted" seem to be an understated adjective. Her post process creates some of the most stunning and distinguishable shots on flickr, or anywhere else for that matter. I'm very thankful to have Amber as a contact. I've learned so much from her stream.
Read lessChecking out Amber's stream is like walking into a Bokeh Wonderland! She takes the most beautiful photos - her Nature shots absolutely rock and her processing is so unique. When I see a thumbnail image in "My Contacts" I know instantly that it's another treat for the eyes from Amber! She is a wonderfully talented phot… Read more
Checking out Amber's stream is like walking into a Bokeh Wonderland! She takes the most beautiful photos - her Nature shots absolutely rock and her processing is so unique. When I see a thumbnail image in "My Contacts" I know instantly that it's another treat for the eyes from Amber! She is a wonderfully talented photographer and it is an honour to call her my Flickr friend:))
Read lessEveryday when I see Amber's photos I just know I'm going to love them! She has a way with color and composition that is just a gift! Thanks for the inspiration and the daily dose of bokeh!
Amber... everyday I look forward to seeing what new wonderful creation you load for us all...and I am never disappointed! Your work is fresh, your processing... fantastic, and I'm so grateful to have found your photostream. You are so very talented!
amber is by far one of the nicest photographers on flickr. her personality is awesome, and yes i know all of this without having actually met her. ;) now as for her pictures... amazing! her tones and bokeh are always, always gorgeous! her work is truly inspiring. i know that i will always see something incredible from … Read more
amber is by far one of the nicest photographers on flickr. her personality is awesome, and yes i know all of this without having actually met her. ;) now as for her pictures... amazing! her tones and bokeh are always, always gorgeous! her work is truly inspiring. i know that i will always see something incredible from her.
Read lessAmber is a great photographer and I admire her compositions and colors. Her floral shots are wonderful and I look forward to seeing them everyday. Thank you so much for being a great friend too! Additionally, like me, she does a lot of TPS reports, and often, she doesn't have covers on them, like me. :P Amber is so … Read more
Amber is a great photographer and I admire her compositions and colors. Her floral shots are wonderful and I look forward to seeing them everyday. Thank you so much for being a great friend too! Additionally, like me, she does a lot of TPS reports, and often, she doesn't have covers on them, like me. :P Amber is so smart and funny too, and I just adore her sense of humor. We like to banter about politics and random things, which makes me think that we could be great friends in real life! oxoxox, Lauren
Read lessAmber's work is just amazing!! Her stream is full of color, beauty and life. I just love her work, I FAV so much of it! She is a true inspiration and I look forward to all her uploads! You rock girl!! xoxo
Amber's stream is magical. It's completely filled with brilliance. Her processing is gorgeously unique and makes her photographs distinctly her own. I can't help but be inspired every time I visit her stream. It is so full of life and beauty. She has the ability to see beauty in the ordinary and turn it into some… Read more
Amber's stream is magical. It's completely filled with brilliance. Her processing is gorgeously unique and makes her photographs distinctly her own. I can't help but be inspired every time I visit her stream. It is so full of life and beauty. She has the ability to see beauty in the ordinary and turn it into something extraordinary! I am so happy to have come across her stream. Now not to mention that she is quite an intelligent girl who can make me laugh so hard I spit at my computer screen bahahaha, no really she can! Thanks Amber for being a great inspiration and Flickr buddy! :D
Read lessAmber's photos are incredible, magical, beautiful, simple, creative, awesome, inspiring and are a joy to look at. I adore her work...and her talent! xo
Checking out Amber's stream is like poking around in a dark, magical fairlyland where any moment you might stumble across a brilliantly colored flower. Her processing style is beautifully distinctive, and she's a great flickr buddy, too!
Amber's art is beyond so much of what i'm verbally capable of. it's times like these, moments where i'm flipping page upon page of things that continue to leave me in awe (like her stream), that i'm so thankful for a medium like flickr. i'm so lucky, among many, to witness art like this. it's part of my inspiration, it… Read more
Amber's art is beyond so much of what i'm verbally capable of. it's times like these, moments where i'm flipping page upon page of things that continue to leave me in awe (like her stream), that i'm so thankful for a medium like flickr. i'm so lucky, among many, to witness art like this. it's part of my inspiration, it's part of the reason why i believe art can move, change and reveal everything beautiful and ugly in this world. Amber, you continue to move above and beyond. I wish i had the words to explain how much your work has meant to me and continues to leave me speechless. thank you so much for sharing yourself and your art.
Read lessI dont really remember how I came across Amber's photostream but im SO glad I did! She has a talent here and she knows how to use it! Her colors and tones are always so dreamy and pretty. I love visiting her stream! Good job Amber!!! You go girl! :D
Ambers shots are lovely, her bokeh is yummy and her processing is amazing. Keep an eye on this girl!
I have been viewing Ambers photostream for such a short amount of time only, but I'm already a big fan of her photographs. She's definitely very creative & I see a lot of potential in her. :) Keep up the great work, honey! ♥