A Photographer’s Journey: How a Hasselblad Shaped My Career
In the summer of ’85, a chance encounter at KEH Camera Brokers led to the acquisition of a Hasselblad camera that transformed my photography career.
Choosing Silence: Why I’ve Disabled Comments On My Website
The internet is now the Wild West, full of unpredictability and chaos. The comment section is the rambunctious troublemaker among website features. Supposed to be a hotspot for chats, it often turns into a digital bar brawl with spam and trolls crashing the party. Dealing with them is like playing Whac-A-Mole in expert mode.
Exploring 40 Years of Photography, Art, and Knowledge
As photoscapes.com undergoes a transformation from selling prints to sharing information, a seasoned commercial artist and photographer with 40 years of experience offers insights into camera gear, film photography, and upcoming projects.
Selling Over 500K Images: From Print Sales to Digital Success
As I near retirement from commercial work, I reflect on my journey as a graphic artist, photographer, and businesswoman. From selling countless prints in the pre-digital era to transitioning into web design and digital imaging, my career has been a blend of passion, adaptability, and creativity. Join me as I recount the milestones and lessons learned in my 40-year career.
darlene almeda: creator of photoscapes.com
From collaborating with renowned clients like Kodak and IBM to capturing memorable moments with jazz musician Ray Charles, Darlene Almeda’s career has been rich and varied. Today, she continues to create and share her art and knowledge through her website, photoscapes.com, drawing from her extensive experience in commercial art, photography, and visual arts education.