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Marilyn MacCrakin - Artist

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I love photography because it always surprises me.   I like to merge portraits with photos of nature because the process always has unexpected results.   I have created scenes giving Mother Nature a voice and a cause.   I have created portraits that bring Shakespearean characters to life.   I have been lucky enough to win several awards in the Photography and Fine Arts Exhibition at the California State Fair.   I have had Editor Favorites on Your Shot the National Geographic Website.   My photo 'Seasons of Life' was published by National Geographic Your...more
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words... or is it?

December 6th, 2014

I love photos that tell a story. I don't know about a "thousand words" but I'm surprised by how many photos I see here on FAA and other sites that have no description -- not a word. Perhaps they're saying the photo speaks for itself and I agree tha... 

Photography Vs. Cell Phone Photo

November 23rd, 2014

Question I'm often asked, "Why should I buy a photo when I can take my own?" When I first started promoting my own photography because people asked me where they could buy my photos, I was very encouraged by the positive response. It was the “h...