honorable mention
Anne Tapler White canada
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Cultures around the world
"Are You Feelin' It Too", Calgary, AB, 2015. The humorous nature of this image I just had to capture.
"Mourning Her Loss", DeBark, Ethiopia, 2015. Following the sounds of music and church bells early one morning I came upon a circle of mourners. Within the circle was a woman holding a picture of her loved one. Her grief was overwhelming.
"Carrying Her Sister", Abomey, Benin, 2013. Children caring for their younger siblings
is a common sight in Africa. The love they share for each other is evident.
"Child Worker", Cassava Co-op Near Techiman, Ghana, 2013. Out of the hardship of her daily work this child smiled for me and her innocence was held in that smile.
As I travel, I find it very important to document how people live and how they spend their days; bringing to the viewer a sense of place.
Photography is about capturing a fleeting moment, a moment that quickly disappears. It gives permanence to my recollections of a busy market place or the peaceful quiet of a Buddhist Dzong. It is about the uniqueness of a subject whether it is of a place or a portrait of a person and being able to capture their special quality. I find the black and white image simplifies a subject and draws out the essence of a moment.
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"Fresh Meat", Kathmandu, Nepal, 2013. The image of the pigs head and the meat along side was compelling."Are You Feelin' It Too", Calgary, AB, 2015. The humorous nature of this image I just had to capture.
"Mourning Her Loss", DeBark, Ethiopia, 2015. Following the sounds of music and church bells early one morning I came upon a circle of mourners. Within the circle was a woman holding a picture of her loved one. Her grief was overwhelming.
"Carrying Her Sister", Abomey, Benin, 2013. Children caring for their younger siblings
is a common sight in Africa. The love they share for each other is evident.
"Child Worker", Cassava Co-op Near Techiman, Ghana, 2013. Out of the hardship of her daily work this child smiled for me and her innocence was held in that smile.
about the photographer
I was born in Troy, New York and am currently living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. MY artistic career began with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, majoring in Printmaking, but I have worked in a variety of mediums. My fascination with Black and White photography has carried me around the world capturing the people, places and cultures of this vast planet. I have exhibited internationally and was a BLACK AND WHITE MAGAZINE 2014 Single Image award winner for my photograph "Fresh Meat" and also received a 2014 Portfolio Spotlight award for my West Africa series. My entry in ND AWARDS 2014 received honorable mention for “Children in the House of King Suliman” and “Confrontation with Voodoo Mask".As I travel, I find it very important to document how people live and how they spend their days; bringing to the viewer a sense of place.
Photography is about capturing a fleeting moment, a moment that quickly disappears. It gives permanence to my recollections of a busy market place or the peaceful quiet of a Buddhist Dzong. It is about the uniqueness of a subject whether it is of a place or a portrait of a person and being able to capture their special quality. I find the black and white image simplifies a subject and draws out the essence of a moment.
back to gallery