by Neva Spell of Neva Spell Photography

My first camera out of college was a Pentax manual film camera.  From there photography became my hobby and eventually it turned into one of the loves of my life.  I would be the only one with their camera at any given time.  Just imagine the amount of snapshots I have been taking over the years.  About 6 years ago I realized it was item to upgrade my photography equipment.  I invested in a new Canon 20D digital camera and it opened up a whole new world of digital photography for me.  I eventually integrated my photography with technology and the popular online photo sharing website Flickr.  This was a step into a brave new world.  To infinity and beyond!

As a self-taught photographer, I have honed my skills using Photoshop and I have studied a multitude of styles from Europe, Australia, Canada and America.   Just to observe other people’s work and study current photo magazines and books brings me joy and it continues to peak my interest and to learn more about photography.  Viewing the same picture from different lenses and lighting just speaks CREATIVITY!

The vision that I have for my photography is to make it stand out and look different from that of the average photography that you see.  I would describe my style as alternative and altered, in that I take my shots to the next level.   I want to create a product that expresses my feelings yet speaks volumes to people who see my work.  A great description of my work is that it’s an ever evolving artistic endeavor.

In November 2009, my rendition of a “N. Peachtree, Street in the Fall” was selected to be the artwork for the first annual Imagination Tour in Historic Norcross.  And, “Stacy’s Door” was selected for the 2007 Tour of Homes promo.

As a member of Kudzu Art Zone since 2007, I have received several awards:

3rd Place, Exhibit: at Kudzu Art Zone, 2008. Photo: Stacy’s Piano
2nd Place, Exhibit: “8X10″ at Kudzu Art Zone, 10/08-12/08. Photo: Christmas Decoration
2nd Place, Exhibit: “Creative Beginnings” at Kudzu Art Zone, 1/16-2/21/09. Photo: Window Boxes
Honorable Mention, Exhibit: “Travelers’ Tales” at Kudzu Art Zone, 5/8-6/23/09. Photo: The Barn

I was a member of the Sawnee Artist Association in 2007, and I’m also a board member on Norcross Arts Alliance since 2008 and my current position is on the Community Outreach Committee where I am responsible for the organization’s website and social media outlets.

To see more of my work visit my website http://www.nevaspellphotography.com/