My grandfather gave me my first camera when I was fourteen and about to embark on my first cross country trip.
It was a simple point and shoot Pentax that gave me little control other than composition – often time this left me filled with frustration that the final image had little to do with my initial vision.
Despite the frustration, and while I hate to be cliche, it was really love at first click.
Almost ten years later photography has evolved into an all encompassing passion for me.
I have been lucky enough to study under such artists as David Morris Cunningham, Ion Zupcu, Laura Gail Tyler and Lori Adams, all of whom pushed me to develop my voice and understand my craft more fully. They both continue to be a source of inspiration and admiration for me.
With my fine art photographs I aim to explore the realms of the unconscious. I have always been fascinated with dreams and memory; my images are generally inspired by recollections. The worlds of reality and fantasy collide and blend in my work.
While I suppose one can never get away from digital, in a world of my own I would shoot mainly with vintage and toy cameras; I also love experimenting with expired film.
Her work has a nostalgic gothic quality to it; you almost expect to hear a wonderful old Victrola playing a haunting melody in the background with all it's scratches and pops.
To see Jen's talent for yourself visit her etsy shop
http://www.Jenkiabaphotography.etsy.com
She also has a blog where you can find some helpful photography tips
http://jenkiaba.com"
-Roia O'Brien, Designer
1 comments:
You're not just talented..but pretty, too.
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