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 Sally-ann,
when did you first become interested in photography and why?
I have always had a great interest in photography, even as a child.
As a young adult I became a photographic model in
London
England in the 1970s. When I immigrated to
Australia
I began doing more with my camera. To me photography is, and as the
saying goes, “A picture speaks a thousand words.” Some wonderful
memories can be captured for ever.
Did you
have any formal training or are you self-taught?
I was self taught over many years.
What
inspires or motivates you to be a photographer?
Being able to capture the moment, being in that moment, it will
never to be repeated, creation in all its glory, its emotions and
colors, capturing family’s moments, children, wildlife or creation and
wilderness, waterfalls, sunsets, the ocean, etc.
What is
your favorite subject or subjects and where are your favorite locations?
Creation,
Tasmania
with its rainforests that run down to the ocean, the colors there are
surreal. Also I have enjoyed capturing many sunsets and water falls here
in Queensland in the Hinterlands and some aerial photography from my
oldest sons Ultra light trike.
Where is the most spectacular place you’ve ever been?
Too many to name one really, but I think the sunsets over Georges Bay,
St. Helens, Tasmania. They did take my breath away as they bounced off
the bay.
What sort
of equipment do you use? Have you gone digital?
Yes, I have a Nikon Digital SLR
I went to
an Ansel Adams exhibit at the Chicago
Museum of Art several years ago and I remember reading that he
said that the most important aspect of his photography came about in the
darkroom. He said that taking the picture was only the first step, and
creating a real piece of art, for him, happened in the developing
process where he could manipulate the development. I know you can now
pretty much achieve the same sort of effect in Photoshop. What are your
feelings about moving into the computer age?
Well, I have done most of my work with out Photoshop because
I like the idea of capturing the moment. The clearness of the air in
Tasmania is so easy to just do good work. I have only used that
technology when there is a real need in cases of too much cloud cover
from flying in the trike. All my work in Tasmania was untouched by
Photoshop. I would consider it another art form and will use it if its
serves my purpose
Please
tell us about some of the products that you have created that can be
purchased.
At this time I have released 2 DVDs, one called The Hidden
Corner, Relaxation and Meditation DVD Scenery around the East
Coast of Tasmania. Waterfalls, Wilderness, Mountain Sunsets, and Ocean
views with beautiful Native American flute music. I had a personal
letter from the Prime minister of
Australia
commending that work.
I have a range of Art poster size photography for sale plus a
variety of calendars, photography combined with my poetry books; one
being my poetic autobiography called The Journey. I have
some aerial photography books and a book of some my favorite works.
I have done a children’s book called The Huggintons;
a story of puppy love, and a DVD of the same title, along with a
calendar of the name.
What are
your goals as a photographer?
To help people enjoy creation, find peace that I find in it from
the hustle and bustle of modern life. Also to bring to people’s
awareness the need to preserve this heritage, our Earth.
Where do
you see yourself going with your photography?
I see my photography going into many areas, more relaxation DVDs,
books, children’s books and apparel.
What would you say to other enthusiast photographers out there who
aspire to achieve what you have with your photography?
If you have a passion for anything, follow your dreams and allow your
emotions and imagination to keep growing along with your skills to
achieve your wildest dreams.
To view more of Sally-ann's stunning
photographs and/or to purchase any of her many products, please visit her website:
http://sallyann.quiver.com.au and
http://www.myspace.com/sallyannphotography.
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are copyright. Permission to use these images in any way must be
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