Stephanie Naffah Photography: 1/17/12 alittle about me :)

So today is my first time doing a blog. And I am still figuring out how it all works. Well for the for the people who do not know who I am let me introduce myself, my name is Stephanie Naffah. I am a photographer. I have loved photography for as long as I can remember. I love taking photographs and capturing moments. My dad an artist himself is a constant influence on my work. He is always shared great knowledge and given me great encouragement. The feeling of developing and printing everything on my own in the darkroom is over whelming good. For me photography is highly enjoyable. While doing photography, I am able to escape from reality. When I get my hands on a camera, I am in “Stephanie’s world”. Stephanie’s word is when I am 110% focused on my work; nothing else matters or has my attention. Photography has given me greater self-confidence. Creating working and getting such positive feedback is great feeling. I enjoy capturing memories as well creating memories. Every photo has a story to it. I love watching people’s different reactions to photographs. I fully enjoy taking photos of subjects people would take photos of and also subjects that may not get a lot of attention. A landmark may be a popular photography opportunity but, behind the photograph there is also a message that drew the photographer take that photograph. By taking photographs of subjects that are usually ignored, one can shine a light on something different and unique. Through photography, I can express who I am. Many times photography has helped me learn life’s lessons. For example, when I mess up photography or it does not come out the way I want it to. I do not get mad or say it is a bad picture. I see it as a learning tool. I have to figure out what I did wrong, so I can fix it and do it correctly. Now that a basically just gave you my artist statement. I recently graduated from M.C.L.A with a degree in Arts Management. I am always looking for an excuse to go on a photography adventure and take pictures. One thing I forgot all the photos you see are for sale so you are interested let me know :)

I will leave you for now with some from Plum Island

sunset in the grass