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Overeducated editor / too-old-to-be-emerging photographer / wannabe lottery winner.

You can read my artist's statement, a list of exhibitions, where I've been interviewed and the like on my portfolio website, and a bit more about me in my Utata member profile. Or follow me on Facebook or 500px. Prints of some of my work are available in my Etsy shop.

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Photos of Lú_ (68)

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Contacts (594)

Alan-Mackenzie Alan Mackenzie
G James Leat Geoff Leat
kmacgray Ken MacGray
tamelyn tamelyn feinstein
Steffe Stefan Jansson
Andrew Potter... Andrew Potter
david schweitzer No real name given
Satreviè mario curci
[inattinico] No real name given
John Brownlow John Brownlow
thericyip Eric Yip
Alan W George Alan W George

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Galleries (45)

A Man (Gallery 4) 18 photos
Chickens 18 photos
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A Woman (Gallery 3) 18 photos

Testimonials (10)

Kevin Steele says:

"Steph is a delight and her family is beautiful. Her pictures show all kinds of fearlessness – from trying and sharing all kinds of new ideas to using herself as a model in ways that are sometimes unflattering. Her best pictures deserve to be hung in a gallery."

3rd February, 2008
Annene von Durchgerockt says:

"You are beautiful."

18th September, 2007
hellophotokitty says:

""The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself."

Henry Miller

Lù is a force to be reconed with. There is something to be said about a woman who bares herself to the world - who is courageous enough to dare to be sensual and powerful at the same time. She is beauty, guts and grace personified; a friend and role model to so many. (and the ultimate road-trip road warrior!)

In each of her photographs, there is a blade of grass - a shadow, a reflection, and within each of these elements lies a mystery waiting to be explored, experienced, lived. Her visions, through her camera, become a mirror in which she reflects to us the world around her, granting us exclusive insight and a deeper intimate understanding of her work."

1st March, 2007
[this] [account] [has] [been] says:

"Stephanie has a story going....I'm never sure where...and that's a good thing. There is a narrative always at work, and frankly it makes me a little jealous! Study this work and see real artistry at work. Lú_ can show us all a thing or two about storytelling.....pay attention!"

20th January, 2007
Violentz says:

"I've admired Lu's work for some time. She is a spectacular photographer whose work has a contemporary edge and artistic style that is unique to her. Lu's self-portraits go beyond the mere capture of her likeness but go deeper into her personality and psyche making for very powerful images. Browsing through her photostream is a very inspiring experience and takes you on an intriguing journey seeing the world through her eyes. I also appreciate the thoughtful comments and critique she leaves on my own photostream. One of Flickr's best!"

13th January, 2007
Simon_K says:

"Her work is hard-edged and uncompromising. Distance falls away in the face of such vibrancy, and the true essence, the reality, shines through. A journey through her photostream is always an exciting one."

13th January, 2007
draGnet ★ says:

"Stephanie's canny eye and unique point of view are the two mian reasons why my band must play in Toronto, as soon as possible!! Promoters, take note!"

2nd January, 2007
phoneyman says:

"When I first met Stephanie, I wasn't sure what to make of her. I'm glad that I got to know her though, because she is a treasure. I feel lucky to have found her, and privileged to be able to share in her aesthetic through her photography.

Her self-portraiture goes beyond the faddish. I gladly admit that this is the part of her work I enjoy the most: not for the titillation, but for the sheer visual and emotional joy I get from her images. She is able to hit just the right notes with them, and man can this girl play."

16th August, 2006
XebastYan Photography says:

"Looking at Lu's work, there is so much music in her photos. (looking at her photos is like listening to lou reed, patti smith, talking heads.....a feeling of art school bands) With her own style and her artistic ideas she defines a specially magic. she shows us much of her own world but still keep a secret in it. it's lu's style and it's nice to explore her world. Groove on Lu."

16th March, 2006
John Goldsmith says:

"Lú's photographic interest, like her "many hands" set are vast, ranging from self-exploration, textures and other small pieces of her life. Her photographs, with or without prose, tell the story about our common existence in an urban world. With her self-titled set, and rooms with woman, Lú is a provocateur. I very much enjoy her experimental photography that is reminiscent of Cindy Sherman's work. I am proud to be the first to write her a testimony. Keep up the good work, Lú!"

9th March, 2006