Laurie B McCormick About the Artist I am a multi faceted photographer and artist. My photography could be described as life’s many compositions with the panorama of landscapes, the beauty of still life and the realism of urban life. My goal is to bring to the palette the various marvels of life's everyday wonders by utilizing my passion and vision of that certain moment in time. As an appreciator of realism and the abstract, my photography is honest, kind, at times humorous and always done with passion. You can check out a sample of my photographs at www.jpgmag.com/people/laurie2005 Artist Bio Photography has always been a hobby of mine, and with great interest I attended photography classes throughout my life at various colleges on the East and West Coast. These intense classes helped me to hone in on my artistic side and to help mold my unique photographic techniques. It wasn’t until I purchased my digital Canon 5D that my photography became much more serious, and in early 2006 I began traveling with other photographers to various destinations both domestically and internationally. I would capture the essence of each destination with tremendous pleasure while behind the camera. It was then that I discovered that being behind the camera is when I felt most at home. Artist Statement by Laurie B McCormick Photography is my continuous lesson of living in the moment. Not looking back at the fading light or turned head; just keeping it real with what is now, in the present. I capture that moment as I see it from my angle and I bring my unique personal history to that instant when I capture each photograph. Living in the moment and capturing it, is my way of sharing with the world how I see things; whether it be humorous, serious, playful, profound or just plain creative. Photography helps me to express my personality and how I view this world we all live in without having to say a word. My photographs, subject matter and interests evolve and change as I grow. What pleases me the most with my photography is how my pictures illicit strong responses from all those that view them. It brings me great satisfaction to please and entertain others. This is what gives me purpose and the ultimate fulfillment of an art form that shapes our lives.