Joan J.
Who I am: Hi! I’m Joan, a retired teacher stepping out of the shadows and sharing my creative and artistic self. Beyond photography, my other passions: cooking farm-to-table and crocheting. All feed my need to keep learning and my desire to create.
In my camera bag: My iphone 12Pro Max; a Canon EOS Rebel XTi; Sigma 70 - 300 mm lens; Sigma 26 - 70 mm lens; Canon Macro Lens 10 - 18 mm; and a Sigma 105mm Macro Lens
I dial in from York County, PA
My first submission to Photo Jam
Joined February 2, 2023
This photo of a place I love reminds me of a special time there. Love the way the path disappears into the clouds and how the tree stands as a lone sentry at an entrance to what lies ahead.
A photo I feel best represents my visual voice: I photograph what speaks to me: nature, color, patterns, angles, light, shadow; a hidden message — in this photo: the simple and ordinary tasks of life are beautiful and inspiring.
Favorite Cue: EARTH-HOME-LOVE-HIDDEN MESSAGE-SIMPLICITY
Photo Jam is always a fun and positive social experience. It is an inclusive atmosphere – everyone’s view and work is respected and valued. As you hear about the positive aspects of others’ work, you are learning about how to improve your own photos. I’ve learned to improve my photography in a variety of ways: composition, lines, angles, shadow, layers. The Jam fosters growth and inspires creativity in a safe space. The words and experiences from Jam stay in my mind and guide me as I’m looking through the lens and snapping more photos.
To purchase prints: Send me a message on Instagram.