I grew up and live in rural Connecticut.  Having the opportunity to travel at times, I am still fascinated by the natural beauty of New England, and have yet to lack in finding subject matter that invites me.  I have been actively taking photographs for over 20 years.  My love of photography began at an early age and my formal training began in 1984.   My first and still favorite camera given to me by my father, is an all manual SLR Pentax K1000.  Having recently succumbed to the completely digital age, I have upgraded my camera to a Nikon D80.  It suits my specific needs as a fine art photographer.   

Having learned the art of photography the “old fashion way”, I feel that only adds to the creativity of my work.   There is much to be said for knowing how to shoot your own film, make your own adjustments (and mistakes!)  during processing and printing in the darkroom.   I myself do not usually make major adjustments in Photoshop or any other editing program.  For me, the magnificence of photography is in the composition, lighting, texture and  value of the subject matter at the time the picture was taken. 

Technically speaking,  I have a BA in Graphic Design and Photography and a Masters equivalent in Art Education.  I teach art full time in a public school system. 

Please feel free to email me with any comments or questions. doreen@doreenosto.com