SONJA QUINTERO/Squint Photo
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There are those rare things in life that captivate you, ensnare you and make your spirit soar.
For me those precious gems are music, photography and art.
I was born an artist, drawing cartoons and animals from the age of seven, and creating is what I was born to do. As an adult I entered the interior design profession and always enjoyed giving my clients the home of their dreams. When I documented these spaces on film, I was often complimented on the angles I chose, my sensitivity to light and composition. I began to see some new doors opening for me.
I bought my first SLR in the spring of 2003 and have not looked back since. I have been enthralled by the idea of capturing time, composing a scene, and recording a lifestyle. One of my most favorite subjects to photograph is a musician. I want my images to convey the energy, the awe, and the love that both artists have for music, I as the photographer, and they as the musician. Music, to me, creates a soundtrack for our lives and photography, a storyboard. In addition to the musical tendencies of my subjects, my experiences with design and architecture have also shaped my photographers eye. I love the play of light and shadow on buildings, especially on the fine details of granite corbels and grand fluted columns. I am intrigued by the sleek angles of a towering skyscraper, just as I am tickled by the carved puttis adorning Baroque structures.
As a curious student of photography, I have lots still to learn, yet I bring with me my expertise and love of all things architectural and musical. I can only hope that my sensitivities and respect for those “gems” in my life are forever preserved in the photographs I produce. It is going to be quite a journey of self- discovery and exploration, I think. I will no doubt meet many great photographers along the way, see numerous wonderful images, and take pictures that I think may be so-so on a good day, and with any luck, good on a great day. Here’s hoping for lots of great days ahead!
Sonja Quintero/a.k.a Squintphoto
