I have been an avid photographer for many years, and though I tend to specialize in nature photography and portraiture, I am passionate about all types and aspects of photography. I do admire and enjoy digital photography, but overall I am a firm believer in continuing the use of film, as I consider it a much more rewarding and timeless photographic technique. There are no words to describe the feeling of looking at a beautiful finished print that began as a tiny negative inside a film canister.
I believe that a photo must represent the subject as accurately and intentionally as possible. I try to let my subjects speak for themselves, attempting to portray their own views of themselves rather than how I see them, or how the world sees them. In nature, however, I also believe that each person has a unique and personal perspective, and as a photographer I try to capture my own interpretation of the world around me.
When taking portraits, I prefer to use natural lighting that can capture the natural contours and highlights/shadows of a person's face. Taking portraits in natural lighting also allows for more realistic backgrounds and settings, rather than the cheesy backdrops used by most studios.
I currently reside in Portland, where I make my living working at a mediocre job and doing various freelance photo assignments.
© Molly Gilbert 2011
I believe that a photo must represent the subject as accurately and intentionally as possible. I try to let my subjects speak for themselves, attempting to portray their own views of themselves rather than how I see them, or how the world sees them. In nature, however, I also believe that each person has a unique and personal perspective, and as a photographer I try to capture my own interpretation of the world around me.
When taking portraits, I prefer to use natural lighting that can capture the natural contours and highlights/shadows of a person's face. Taking portraits in natural lighting also allows for more realistic backgrounds and settings, rather than the cheesy backdrops used by most studios.
I currently reside in Portland, where I make my living working at a mediocre job and doing various freelance photo assignments.
© Molly Gilbert 2011