Photobloggers Exposed: Georgia on My Mind

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In the heart of the American South, in the sunny state of Georgia, live three remarkable photographers, all with a zeal for photography, each bringing a fresh and distinctive perspective of their lives and worlds to the Internet. 

Images of rural Georgia and quiet Southern life can be found on A Little Piece of the World, the photoblog by Faustina Black.  Faustina’s images evoke feelings of nostalgia for long lazy summers, warm breezes, and long walks.  Her goal is to create an experience, and she succeeds by sharing her experiences with the viewer, not only visually, but also through her eloquent haiku. 

Faustina first became interested in photography in high school while traveling abroad as a student ambassador.  She purchased her first camera, a few books on photography, and completed some photojournalism course work.  Although many of her first images were not very successful, the seed was planted, and years later, grew into what is now a great infatuation with photography.  “I want to expand my photos to everything that I can, where ever I am…” she explains, “…I see great photos in my head, and try to capture the same feel with what I can around me.” 

Photograph by Faustina BlackPhotoblogging began for Faustina when she received many positive responses to the images she would post to one of her writing blogs.  This then evolved into a crude photoblog, and eventually developed the beautifully designed site she maintains today.  Her photoblog now serves as both a daily journey through her world, as well as a gallery for her emerging profession. 

With the goal of turning her passion into profit, this lively, twenty-four year old, wife and mother has the vision and drive for a successful career in photography.  Both a literary and visual feast, Faustina’s photoblog is sure to uplift and inspire. 

From the country to the city, we find photographer Sebastian Shuster in Atlanta.  Moody and methodic, Sebastian’s style can be described as thoughtful, inward, and solitary, and his photoblog is appropriately called Sull3n

"Hard Worn Trail" by Sebastian ShusterSebastian discovered photography when shopping for a Christmas gift for his sister four years ago.  He purchased a camera for her, and fell in love with it himself.  Since then, and several cameras later, Sebastian has been exploring his world through images.  Photoblogging was the natural progression for this burgeoning photographer who felt that displaying his artwork would help to complete the image-making process.

Sebastian prefers to shoot the solitary corners, the isolated spaces that inhabit his world.  He seeks out the quiet spots unknown or overlooked by many.   

I photograph to learn, I enjoy the discovery process and learning how to see. My goal is to make what we see in our ordinary lives more beautiful. The hint at something greater just underneath; the feeling of being on the verge of a new discovery.

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Chantal is a professional Wedding & Portrait photographer based in Central Ohio. Her portfolio can be seen at Chantal Stone Photography. She also maintains a blog, where you can see much of her recent work, and a not-updated-nearly-enough photoblog.

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  • 1 - Jet in Columbus

    Aug 17, 2006 at 12:22 pm

    Chantal this is wonderful and a welcome addition to your series. I hate reading these because it makes me miss my cameras so bad

    Love
    Jet

  • 2 - gonzo marx

    Aug 17, 2006 at 12:34 pm

    wow..thanks chantal, for opening this all up to us...

    /golfclap

    just....wow

    Excelsior?

  • 3 - chantal

    Aug 17, 2006 at 12:50 pm

    Thanks guys....almost as much as I love photography, I really love and admire other photographers, so being able to write about them is a real privilege for me.

    ....off to the pool I go!

  • 4 - diana hartman

    Aug 17, 2006 at 3:57 pm

    I am pleased to tell you this article is being featured in the Culture Focus for August 17 and 18.

    Diana Hartman
    Culture Editor

  • 5 - chantal

    Aug 17, 2006 at 4:58 pm

    wow! thanks, Diana!

  • 6 - Jet in Columbus

    Aug 17, 2006 at 9:08 pm

    I'm jealous Chantal, you deserve it.

  • 7 - Bonham

    Aug 19, 2006 at 8:50 am

    Chantal,

    Good job on this effort, you have a bright future in journalism.


    Bonham

  • 8 - chantal

    Aug 19, 2006 at 12:27 pm

    Thanks Bonham :)

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