Blog Post One: Introduction
Well, this is extremely exciting and nerve-wrecking at the same time, to be creating my very first blog. I would like to make a small introduction. My name is Lora Grant and as you may know, I have just launched my LoraGrantPhotography website, to share my photos with you, for inspiration and creativity. Also, I want you to understand that I am a creator of images and not words, so bear with me through this wordle journey.
I have been taking photos of places and things more than 9 years, but never really thought of being a “photographer” in the professional sense of the word. As time moved on, I discovered that I wanted to share my photos and learn more about the techniques and the professionalism of the trade.
In 2017, I entered my first photography contest at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa - Florida, and received an award for 2nd place in travel, for my photo called “Fog Rolling In” (photo above). That unexpected win gave me inspiration and confidence to move forward and invest in my interest through self-teaching and courses. I have also won several contests since then and have sold and displayed my work around the globe.
In the past couple of years, I’ve taken online classes with the New York Institute of Photography. The current class that I am taking is Business for Photographers; and this class has given me the self-confidence to create this website to expose my fine art images. So, I want to thank NYIP and my instructor Philip Mauro for his encouragement and feedback to move forward and launch this site.
What is considered Fine Art photography? According to Eden Gallery (August 1, 2021) – “Fine Art photography is a style of photography created by an artist. Fine Art photos are photographs created purely for their aesthetic and imaginative qualities. Fine Art photographers create work that goes beyond merely capturing what is in front of the camera.”
In some instances, you will notice that I have created conceptual, impressionism, and surreal images that go beyond my landscape and urban photographs. It is a challenge to make these images that have a little more artistic flair for the imagination, but I enjoy the creative design.
I want to thank my mother Lesley Moore, and my partner Jeff Smith for their patience, as there is no stronger bond than family. You both have supported me through my journey, and my gratitude is endless and infinite. I also want to thank one of my dearest friends, Vera Simachawskyi who I have known for over 30 years. She is my biggest cheerleader, and I am lucky to have her by my side. I am also going to throw in one more thank you to my friend Peyman Pejman, who is a book author, and a professor. He was kind enough to proof-read and edit my text through-out this website, and I am honored to have his expert advice.
If you have any questions, comments, or inquiries, please feel free to click on “Contact” button located on the top right.
Cite: Eden Gallery: What Is Fine Art Photography (August 1, 2021): https://www.eden-gallery.com/news/what-is-fine-art-photography
