Ann often waits several hours for that moment to happen, and when she doesn’t get the shot she wants, which happens sometimes, she persists by returning to the same spot several times to capture that singular moment of beauty she’s looking for. Once she has the shot in hand, Ann then works with the editing process to tease out the colours, textures, and highlights of her images. “Editing images is a very relaxing experience as it takes me back to that specific location,” says Ann. “I lose myself completely in the entire process, from travelling to a specific destination to creating the final print.” Ann is working towards her Master Photographer designation, and her dedication is paying off. She has won several awards at the Master Photographers International Imaging Competition (IIC). “Entries are submitted by photographers from around the world. It’s an honour to receive recognition at this level.” To see more of Ann’s work visit www.annparkphotography.com. Photo courtesy of Ann Park Photography
Capturing Beauty with Planning and Passion
Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder, but for Byron resident Ann Park, capturing that beauty is in the eye of her camera. As a full-time photographer, Ann knows it’s also a process that requires planning and passion for finding the perfect moment and capturing it for the rest of us to see. “There is so much beauty in the world that often gets overlooked,” Ann explains. “My photography allows me to bring that beauty into homes and workplaces.” Ann’s passion for photography sparked when she was 12. “I always loved taking pictures,” adds Ann. When her father noticed her pictures were more interesting than his, he gave Ann his Minolta camera, and her path, it seemed, was set. Through the years, Ann honed her photography skills by reading books, taking online courses, and practicing. When she retired from her office job in the brokerage industry, Ann began photographing weddings and newborns full-time while taking landscape pictures as a hobby. Since 2017, Ann has dedicated herself solely to the art of landscape photography. Ann finds being in nature gives her a sense of serenity. It’s an immersive experience that involves in-depth research into her landscape locations to determine the best time of year and day to visit. “I enjoy heading to a location long before I need to be there to ensure I capture the setting in its best possible light,” she explains.
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