Photography by Gabriella Sophia Malliaris

We're having an art show!

If you're in the Buffalo, NY area, please join us for the opening reception this Wednesday night at iPrintfromHome.com.

Date: Wednesday, February 24th 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: iPrintfromHome.com/the Campos Group
1016 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Artist's Statement:


I have been taking pictures since I was around twelve years old. When I was in my final year of high school, I started to take it more seriously and realized that I wanted to go to college to learn more. Over the past few years, I have realized I learn the most from making my own mistakes, and talking with other people who share my infatuation with photography. I have also learned that photography is my number one passion, and something I want to pursue for the rest of my life.

I like to photograph anything and everything, but I love to photograph people; more specifically women. I find pure elegance and beauty in the many emotions of women.

I appreciate anyone and everyone’s opinions, and I love to be inspired by other people’s work and creativity. I hope to produce many more photographs in my lifetime and one day proudly look back and see my growth as an artist.

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Geri Lynn Smith

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.

In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Geri Lynn Smith.







Geri Lynn Smith
Photographer
North Waterboro, ME


What do you do?
I am a photographer in the Maine and New England areas. I shoot with the Portland Camera Club and mentor other photographers to get the most from their cameras and location shoots. I also write informative articles as the Portland Photography Examiner on www.examiner.com.

How do you do it?
I shoot with Canon equipment and try to capture unique images that allow people to recognize familiar objects from a new perspective. When it's really cold outside, I use my lightbox and shoot macro. That is quite challenging and one of my favorite ways to shoot.


Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
I use iPrintfromHome.com because I have found no other company as eager to satisfy their clients. Whether it is a question about setup, color management, paper choices, turnaround time, packaging or perspective, these folks really know what they are doing. EVERY single print I have received has been of the highest quality and packaged to survive any delivery system. I have tried other printing houses and have always come back to iPrintfromHome.com. There really is no other reason to shop anywhere else.

Contact Information:
Geri Lynn Smith
www.glspics.com
www.flickr.com
www.examiner.com
www.facebook.com/gerilynns

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Chris Lazzery

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.

In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Chris Lazzery.








Chris Lazzery
Photographer
Boston, MA


What do you do?
I'm a hobbyist photographer living outside Boston, Massachusetts. I've only really been interested in photography for a couple of years now, but it has easily become my favorite pastime. I love to photograph anything and everything, but I think I've found that my favorites are landscapes and cityscapes, especially during sunrise and sunset.

There aren't many weekends when I'm not out and about searching for something to shoot in the area. Or out of the area, for that matter.

I will often times get in my car to explore a lighthouse or waterfall hours away, just to spend some time with camera, relax, and shoot the beauty around me.


How do you do it?
Well, I've been drawing pretty much since I have been alive, and I went to school for graphic design, so I'd like to think I have a good eye for composition. Photography just seemed like another fun creative outlet with which to express myself. I currently shoot with a Canon 5D, very often with a wide angle lens attached, and an array of useful filters.

I often like to use rich, eye-catching colors and contrasts in my photos, really striving to make the viewer wish he or she was alongside me when I shot the scene.






Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
Short answer: Because they are awesome. They offer incredible quality, reasonable prices, and a myriad of printing styles and products. I've yet to hand a print to someone and didn't receive a "Wow" in regards to the quality. Turnaround is lightning fast and their customer service is among the friendliest and most personable I've encountered, which are key components in having a satisfied client in myself and, more importantly, those interested in my photography.

Contact Information:
Chris Lazzery
onefiftyeightphotos.com
flickr.com/photos/onefiftyeight