Back in 1970-something, when I was just about 5 years old, I picked up my dad's camera and made my first "real" photograph. From that moment on, I was hooked. A few years later, I had my first SLR, a really nice Nikon. I shot with that camera, along with a couple different 110 and 35mm automatics for many years. Photography courses during summer school kept me busy and fully intrigued with the possibilities of art by camera. By the time I reached high school, I was rarely seen without a camera in hand. I was on the yearbook staff, of course. Hours and hours were spent in the dark room.

All of that has translated into something truly wonderful and exciting. Working with other photographers, musicians, special needs children, the military, and families is what makes my heart beat and what fills my soul.


I am constantly amazed and inspired by the photographs I see on Flickr. Not a day goes by that I don't find something that absolutely floors me.

Joanie-21's favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,798)

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  • Engaged! by bitca
  • trees and mist by neilp1960
  • Kali de Vaux by neilp1960
  • the HIGH street by paulbence
  • the HIGH street by paulbence
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  • the HIGH street by paulbence
  • Symbolic. by Sean Molin Photography
  • Whilst we were young by paulbence
  • The HIGH street by paulbence
  • DSC_3942_3_4_5_6_tonemapped.jpg by ExpatTexan
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    Bengt Nyman says:

    "Joanie shoots like she lives; with emotion, fire and gusto. She projects it, she inspires it and she captures it. Looking at her work, it is hard to believe that she does it without a "real" camera.

    Go Joanie Go.

    Bengt"

    9th November, 2006

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    DaraghOwens says:

    "Joanie-DG has a great eye. Her photography covers all genres from classic portraits, live music to animals and flowers. All are wonderfully shot and presented without post-processing. Her sets of live blues performers are amazing where she catches the character of the musicians and the atmosphere of the performance with great style. Joanie does not get enough recognition on flickr for her great photography, which is a shame. And add to that she is a pleasure to talk to and chat with."

    11th March, 2006

Joined:
June 2005
Hometown:
San Diego
Currently:
Las Vegas, USA
I am:
Female and Single
Occupation:
Freelance Writer, Editor, and Photographer, Semi-retired RN