Jeffrey Stoner
Fine Art Photography
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| August 25, 2010 | Vol 1, Issue 15 |
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Just Think Outside
...the place for creativity |
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| Greetings! |
I'm presenting a program this week at a camera club.
While preparing for the program I asked myself what the one thing would be that I want them to take away from the program. There are shutter, aperture, and ISO settings, using leading lines to draw your eye into the image, point of focus etc.
All of these elements are important in the creation of a fine art image. However, what I want them to take away from the program is the importance of being there.
In photography to experience something special you first have to be there. Half the work in fine art photography is being there at the right time and place.
Take care, Jeffrey
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Two Roads North |
"No matter how advanced your camera you still need to be responsible for getting it to the right place at the right time and pointing it in the right direction to get the photo you want".
- Ken Rockwell |
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| Being There |
On days I'm photographing I often leave the house 2-3 hours before dawn, hike several miles to the spot I've chosen, and then hope the weather forecast holds true and there is sun and clouds and not wind and rain.
It is worth the effort to be there even if the weather doesn't cooperate and not a single photograph is made. Without effort there can be no reward.
When the weather does cooperate I have the opportunity to experience the beauty of dawn over a mountain lake, wildflowers shrouded in the early morning mist, or the landscape glowing with the golden light of the rising sun.
Reflections of Dawn |
Summer Wilds |
First Light |
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| Gallery Updates |
Robin McElrathis opening a design and art gallery later this month with a grand opening occurring in September. Her interior renovations are almost complete and I am looking forward to working with Robin on this new venture.
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October Solo Exhibition - Highland Visions at The Gallery at The Martha Washington Hotel and Spa, Abingdon VA. The reception for the month-long show will be on October 1 from 5-8pm and will be held in the new Regional Art Exhibit Hall.
Highland Visions will showcase my images of the Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina highlands. There will also be a featured section of black and white infrared images of iconic Abingdon landmarks. _________________________________________________________________
The reception for my solo show will be on Friday November 12th. |
| Testimonial |
blowfish emporium is a gallery in downtown Bristol VA. We feature many local and regional artists but there is one artist, Jeffrey Stoner, who stands out by offering something consistently amazing and breathtaking. Jeffrey is a photographer who seems to capture more than just an image in his work.
His work represents shots from many local and regional areas of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The most common response from those viewing his pieces is that you feel like you can actually step into the picture. His presentation is both professional and flawless.
Many locals, and even those visiting, love this area because of the beautiful landscapes and mountains. Well, Jeffrey has captured that beauty in his photographs which allow us to appreciate it from anywhere we hang his work!
Bethany Wilson - Owner
276-644-1428
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I greatly appreciate your interest in my photography and for subscribing to Just Think Outside.
Sincerely,
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Jeffrey Stoner
Fine Art Photography
423-367-5850
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