My love for photography began in high school. I had taken a class as an elective credit. I was a terrible photographer back then, but I loved taking pictures. I learned how to develop my eye and how to develop film. Remember film? Does it age me to say I’m old enough to have worked in a darkroom developing my own photos? I can still smell the chemicals and recall how disgusting it was if you accidently got any on your hands.
Over the years my photography skills have improved. My most favorite things to capture are portraits of family, friends and pets. But I also have an affinity for photographing architecture; namely churches, old buildings and houses, and nature landscapes. Some of my favorite works are of nostalgic places from my childhood.
By now you know I’ve used this forum as catharsis for my therapy. But lately, I’ve discovered that my healing is a journey and I can spend time venting and releasing my emotional demons, or I can focus that energy into something positive and worthwhile.
I’m choosing positivity and focusing on my true passion: Photography.
One of the first projects I’ve had in mind for quite a long time is capturing the local churches in Portage County. I was raised Catholic and we have some of the most beautiful parishes in this area. Thus, I started a series I’m calling Churches of Portage County. I plan to expand this project as time allows, eventually taking pictures of the beauty inside each. And of course, I’ll work toward feature churches of other denominations as well.
Stay tuned! For now, here’s a sample of my work:
There’s definitely more to come and I can’t wait to share with you!
You can find the full album of Holy Spirit Parish, here.
Hey Dana Jane 
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