"If there is anything in my own work it's because how I cop to my own experience. That's what I became. I became a writer and as my friend (Irving) Layton always said, a poet is deeply conflicted and it's in his work that he reconciles those deep conflicts. That place is the harbor. It doesn't set the world in order, you know, it doesn't really change anything. It just is a kind of harbor, it's the place of reconciliation, it's the conssolumentum, the kiss of peace."
I am a woman pasisionate about life and the magic of the moment. My photographs are an expression of the love in my heart. When the heart’s energy is free, there is love.
Photograph by Jess Bennett c 2008
One of the secrets to taking great photographs is to create a space of freedom. Children have been my greatest inspiration in capturing precious moments. They are free to play without cause, offering the perfect photograph.
A little backstory...
I have been taking photographs since I was 15 while touring the country as a pianist for a professional gospel quartet. We travelled by bus and I was in awe of the beauty of the land! I couldn't begin to express my awe of the earth through words...photographs seemed inadequate as well, however, I experienced a 'soul connection' to this beauty through the lens. My Mother had given me a camera to take on the road and many rolls of slide film. The film was sent to a special company for developing and printing, then mailed home to Mother. For weeks I never saw the photographs I had taken, yet I was completely satisfied having taken them. (Unlike today, the world of digital has made me anxious to view the photographs immediately. I must say, I believe in ANALOG! I love my Nikon F4.) Mother was quite surprised when she received hundreds of slides of Colorado without people in the photographs... That was the beginning.
I married young (the 1st time). When my circle of friends started having babies, a whole new world of photography came alive for me. I was absolutely captivated by these little beings of love. When my daughter *Jessica* was born, I realized the love inside my heart was infinite. As a new Mother, this love compelled me to attempt capturing her every breath. She was 4 months old when I took the photograph you see (here) on my background. I had so much positive feedback from this one shot, I thought I might have a gift worth taking seriously. She has been an ongoing inspiration ~ radiating beauty from the inside ~ out ~ The daughter I dreamed!
Today, I am blessed with the 2nd generation of a Mother's love. I am the Grandmother (G Ma) of a grandson! The joy of photographing my baby holding her baby is beyond my dreams!
Thank you, *Jessica* for all you bring to me....for encouraging me to continue sharing through this art medium. I wouldn't be here today without your love. My heart is forever with you and Elijah.
Thank you to all the beautiful people, wild life, and Mother Earth who have allowed me the honor of taking their photograph. I have an abundance of great treasures from all of you. Expressing my heart through the lens brings me great joy. I hope your experience here touches your life.
"When words become unclear, I shall focus on photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with the silence." ~ Ansel Adams
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Hi sweetie..I love that Picture of Elijah..he is getting so big. Here is one of Elina..now she is almost a year and a half! Can you believe it! I am good..just a couple more weeks with the ankle. I am doing lots of goddess drawings and selling them for twenty. Also, fairys, mermaids and angels! Hope you are doing good. It is so nice to hear from you!!
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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