I love anything related to art, culture, history, and nature. And how I started in photography? Well let's see. I'm trying to remember how it all began.
I guess you can say once I took a hold of my mom's old Minolta camera a while back, I started clicking away. Going to the zoos, theme parks, cultural events, auto shows, taking pictures of anything that I see is maybe photo worthy, etc.
For someone who is just an amateur photographer, I've gotten comments from friends and others, telling me that I have an "eye".
Hearing that makes you feel good. It gives you the impression that I can do it. The minute I put my eye through the lens? I'm on!!!
One lady at an event noticed the way I was taking some shots of python on a table. She was telling me ways on how to expose yourself more. And show people out there your talents.
Photography will always be my passion, second to graphic design and drawing, sketching and painting. I’ve considered many times for photography to be my second profession. But as of right now it a hobby.
I guess you can say that I have that natural talent. Since I was little I’ve always drew, and since middle school, I started painting. Then little by little while in high school I started taking pictures. You learn as you go on. And eventually you will realize and say to yourself “I think I got it!”
Tripod: Manfrotto
Processing:
Capture One 12
Affinity Photo
Lightroom 5
Adobe Photoshop CS6
visited 15 states (30%)Create your own visited map of The United States
- JoinedJuly 2006
- OccupationGraphic Designer
- Websitehttp://behance.net/Vguthrie
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Val is a talented and creative photographer. A 'walk' through her photostream will leave you in awe. Val, thank you for sharing your beautiful vision with us. Keep up the great work.
Val is an asset to Flickr! I was first drawn to her site by her name. We share the same name and I'm "too tall" as well! She has wonderful and very unique photos! Her talent comes through when conditions may seem useless! Val has helped me invaluably in identifing different subjects! I urge everyone to take some ti… Read more
Val is an asset to Flickr! I was first drawn to her site by her name. We share the same name and I'm "too tall" as well! She has wonderful and very unique photos! Her talent comes through when conditions may seem useless! Val has helped me invaluably in identifing different subjects! I urge everyone to take some time and go through her page, you will be glad you did! And Val, I urge you to post more photos!
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