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I am no professional, I think my approach to photography is mostly intuitive and spontaneous. More of a "gut shooter" I guess, I carry at least one camera with me everywhere and I am quite happy to let my body and my stomach feel what to do before I press the shutter.
I'd choose film before digital, I'd rather break the rules than conform, rather experiment than aim for perfection.

I was born in Bilbao but Ireland is my second home. Amongst other things I am also a mother of 5 wonderful children, whom take over my stream most of the time :-)

If you don't really like my photos please don't add me as a contact..If I add you, it's because I like your work and how you see. Please don't feel the obligation to reciprocate just because I faved or commented on your photo...just be yourself.

I kind of like this thought...

"All art is meaningless to those for whom life itself is merely a spectacle"--John Berger, A Painter of Our Time.

By the way, please don't use, copy, edit, or blog my pictures without my permission. Happy to share but I like to be asked first.

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Testimonials (4)

absynthius says:

"there is images in your photosream that are balsam to my eyes!
i could stop and look and ponder and dissolve with eternity seized in there.

you have the power to mesmerize with your originality which passes into 'cliche' (within yours style). people in motion, destinies, smiles and all they exchange as they go by with their worlds; integrating us to a degree that they become ourselves!

all should look, kilter their mind, walk away adoring the echo like a spell!

complemets,
v."

16th March, 2010
Mar ≈ Merelo says:

"Las fotografías de Amaia, reflejan la vida cotidiana, la vida de la calle, su propia vida... y están llenas de matices, esas sub- y sobreexposiciones que la caracterizan, esas fotos en blanco y negro tan fantásticas... por algo la llamamos "The Queen of Shadows".
Me parece una fantástica fotográfa, de la cual he aprendido mucho, pero sobretodo, una persona increible.
Si miras su galería, te aseguro que te engancharás :-)"

6th November, 2009
Tomasito.! says:

"True photography involves passion. Amaia’s photographs play with the most important factors in taking pictures – composition, light and framing. My dear friend has blended these and made a style very distinct from the rest, and combined with obvious love for photography, has created one of the most beautifully lit, stupendously composed photographs in my list of friends and in the whole of Flickr world. Aside from her outstanding photography, she is a good, warm-hearted person I have learned to call Friend. I am honored and truly humbled to be on her list of contacts. Bless you!"

5th October, 2009
kh-photos - Kurt (slowly) says:

"It has been a very happy accident to have discovered Amaia's photostream. She has a wonderful ability to find and capture special moments of intriguing and evocative humanity (other's and hers). Each image sparks my imagination and begs for a story. A treat for both mind and eye. With much appreciation, thank you Amaia!"

2nd September, 2009