I've been interested in photography since I picked up my first camera at the age of twelve. Growing up on a dairy farm in Ashland County gave me many opportunities to photograph landscapes, my favorite subject. While other teenagers were busy taking pictures of their friends making goofy faces I was trying to imitate my favorite landscape photographer, Ansel Adams. Several years later, I decided to make my love of photography into a profession.
Philosophy: Many people feel that anyone can take a picture. However, to create a photograph takes much more than just pushing the shutter button. A good photographer realizes most importantly he/she must create a photograph must be technically superior to a snapshot, however, more importantly; a photographer needs to create a photograph that is visually stunning and relays to the observer their feelings and emotions of their subject. My hope is that I convey this message to observers of my work.
Style: North American scenics including landscapes, waterscapes and macro photographs.
Technique:Works with digital cameras (Canon 6D and Canon 60D) in color and black and white. Uses only available light and a few filters (Polarizer and Color Intensifier). Reproduces images on Epson Ultra Luster paper using an Epson Surecolor P800 Photo Printer. Inks used are Ultrachrome K3 archival nine color inks. If need be, also uses outside vendor to produce prints larger than 17x22.
Background: Although not formally trained in the art of photography. I have been practicing my craft for almost ten years. Working as a professional photographer has become a serious obsession. I am currently writing articles for Nature Photographer Magazine as well as Hub Pages and I freelance write for other publications. I have self published two books, Ohio's 4 Seasons and H20.
Publications and Shows: Magazines include Nature Photographer Magazine, Truth Conscience, Michigan Out-of Doors, Wyoming Elements and Heart of Ohio Magazine. Photographs also featured on book cover including Somewhere There's a Rainbo by Graydon Horath and Common Sense by CG Ferrel.
Exhibitions include Ashland Community Art Center (solo exhibit), Cool Beans Cafe (solo exhibit), ODOT (solo exhibit), Ashland County Library
(solo exhibit), The Art Junction (solo exhibit) & Landscapes a group show National Center for Nature Photography (3 artists exhibit) Cellar Gallery (5 exhibits total), Wassenberg Photography Show, All Ohio Media Juried Exhibit (twice), FAVA Bi-Annual Photography Show, Mellow Yellow Show, Valley Art Center, The View, Rosewood Gallery Art Centre, (2 pieces). Was a member of the Creative Chateau, Mansfield Art Centerand Art 101 Gallery and currently a member of Artspace Gallery in Mansfield Ohio. Won several ribbons in the Ashland County Fair, The Ashland County Photography contest, won All 3 places in the Believe @ the Library photography competition in Williard, Ohio and won 3rd place and honorable mention in the Wilderness Center in Wilmot Ohio's annual Foto Fest. Selected for Governor of Ohio's Art Loan Program - 2015-2017. 2016 Accepted Work at the It’s Elemental Show at the Valley Art Center
North Olmstead Courthouse Spring Art Show (2 pieces) Accepted Work at America’s Parks: A Centennial Celebration at the Hoag Gallery Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Pueblo, CO Accepted Work at Trees of Life Show at Location 1980, California Accepted Work at the It’s Elemental Show (Fire & Water), Solo Gallery Show at the John Glen International Airport (January - April), FAVA (Firelands Association for Visual Artists) Juried Bi-Annual Photography Show
Mansfield Art Center Annual May Show (3 pieces accepted), Wooster Camera Club Photography Winner for Landscape Category, Black & White Show Tiffin Art Guild, Best Texture ,MADE in Ashland Art Show, Accepted Work at the Ohio State Fair one entry, Mohican Art and Craft Show, Akron High Arts Show
Amanda Kiplinger joined Pixels.com Licensing on January 21st, 2008.
