The many creative aspects of photography, from capturing the orginal image to creating "digital art" in PhotoShop and other programs, are what fuel my passion. Along with the constant ability to always be learning something new about the process and about the world around me through the lens of my camera. Photography has opened my eyes to a whole new way of viewing the many wonders of God's creation. While I try not to limit myself to any one area of photography a few areas have presented themselves as my greatest passions. Still life photography is a great joy to me. I love the whole creative process involved from choosing the items to be part of the image, arranging them, lighting them and finally capturing them through the lens. Nature photography is a second passion for me. I love getting out in God's creation and capturing the beauty surrounding me. In all aspects of my photography it is my greatest desire to let a little of the hope that comes from God, and surrounds us each day, to shine through in my work. It is my wish that the viewer will get a sense of the life, liberty and freedom that comes from that hope when they look at my images. Much praise and thanks goes to God for this passion for photography, the enhanced view of the beauty of our surroundings and the many wonderful friendships formed through this passion. I hope each visitor here enjoys viewing these images as much as I enjoyed the process of creating them. For information on pricing of images, availability of sizes, ordering prints or to book an portrait photography session, please contact me at the e-mail address below. shininghope@myfairpoint.net <b> "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." --Romans 15:13-- http://shininghope.smugmug.com/Portraits/PeoplePortraits/042305-039-copy-bio-pic/104196948_zEGYs-Ti-1.jpg http://shininghope.smugmug.com/ 2010-01-05T08:25:29Z Copyright 2010, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. 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