Digi Photographer – Linda Galok

Linda Galok:

I first picked up a camera in self defense. I’d been unsuccessfully
avoiding my mother’s Brownie since I’d learned to crawl away from her,
and when I realized how many shoeboxes of blackmail material she had
under her bed, I knew I needed some ammunition of my own. She was more
successful in avoiding the camera than I’d ever been, so I eventually
gave up and started taking pictures of whatever caught my eye. My
daughter once asked if I’d like to take a picture of her doorknob. In
all fairness, I was taking pictures of her thermostat at the time.
Portraits are my favorites, but it’s so rare that people can pose
naturally for the camera (or that they want to) I don’t have many in
my collection yet. I love landscapes and old building and am always
searching for fresh angles if it blooms, barks or flies. I’m compelled
by (okay, addicted to) light, shadow, reflection and color and
practice speed shooting from the back of a Harley (thank goodness for
digital). The whole first year was a blur (literally), but still shots
are now much easier and have produced some amazing results (even if I
do say so myself).

When I don’t have a camera in my hand or hanging around my neck, I
read instead of cleaning my house, cook as infrequently as I can get
away with it, and try to find something to laugh about every single
day. I’d rather write than speak because editing my mouth is a skill I
never mastered, and I believe I’m a photo-aholic because it’s the only
way I can focus.

More Photography by Linda:

Linda’s Online Store

Linda’s Art Page

Linda’s Zazzle Page

Linda’s AC Page