Cricket Hackmann
Ashland, MO - United States
Cricket Hackmann - Fine Artist
Member Since: 10/10/2011
As a Missouri farm wife and mother-of-two, my love of photography began with documenting my children's days...and has expanded to become a means of holding on to a piece of all the beauty that surrounds us. My goal is to produce vibrant, stunning images of the rural landscapes and close-ups of nature in central Missouri...with occasional other subjects included as they catch my eye.
As a self-taught photographer, I work daily to learn new ways of honing my skills and improving my art. I use a DSLR camera as my primary tool to capture an image, and then various software programs, as needed, to transform the image into the desired finished product. As the camera sees with one 'eye' and we see with two, subtle post-production computer work is the way I can creatively bring dimension and depth to the image. It also allows me to convey the emotion I felt while being at the location where I took the photograph.
One of my greatest joys is sharing my images -- both in person at art fairs, and online through my website and facebook photography page. Whether face to face or online, I've found no greater artistic pleasure than to see someone 'connect' with one of my photographs. As a life-long student, I know there is always much to learn...but the journey is so satisfying!
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