"Unwavering Affection" by Nicole Townsend

"Unwavering Affection" Black and white, portrait, image by Nicole Townsend

Artist Statement: I personally love this image, the detail in my dog's fur, the depth in her eyes, the contrast between her and her background all are elements as to why this works as a well composed image. Even though expressions are a type of human communication, this image you get a sense of an expression, and or thoughts displayed in her eyes. You Can connect with this image seamlessly, building that bond between audience and subject. 

"Simplified Beauty" by Nicole Townsend

"Simplified Beauty" Black and white, landscape, elements and design, image by Nicole Townsend

"Essence Portal" by Nicole Townsend

"Essence Portal" Black and white, portrait, lighting image by Nicole Townsend 

"Delighted Heights" by Nicole Townsend

"Delighted heights" Black and white, portrait, image by Nicole Townsend  

"Hallow Halls" by Nicole Townsend

"Hallow Halls" Black and white, architecture, elements and design, image by Nicole Townsend

"Infectious Smile" by Nicole Townsend

"Infectious Smile" Black and white, portrait, image by Nicole Townsend

"Cannon-ed" by Nicole Townsend

"Cannon-ed" Black and white, portrait, elements and design, image by Nicole Townsend

"Companion" by Nicole Townsend

"Companion" Black and white, portrait, showcases relationship between pet and child, image by Nicole Townsend 

"Lit Simplicity" by Nicole Townsend

"Lit Simplicity" Black and white, portrait, image by Nicole Townsend

"Seamless Perfection" by Nicole Townsend

"Seamless Perfection" Black and white, portrait, elements and design, image by Nicole Townsend

Capturing a honest expression which truly showcases what a subject is feeling can be a difficult process. Features change in a way naturally that they would not when forced or staged. When taking an image like this when I have a set out goal for what i want my subject to do. I attempt to put them into the mind setting I want. In the case of this image I inspired her smile with an arrangement of inappropriate jokes, and or sounds. Taking a few shots it's all about the instant it takes for the right image to be captured.

"Naturally Endless" by Nicole Townsend

"Naturally Endless" Black and white, portrait, elements and designs, image by Nicole Townsend

"Carefree Innocence" by Nicole Townsend

"Carefree Innocence"Portrait, black and white image, showcases relation between subject and Photographer(or audience) by Nicole Townsend

"Captured Moment" by Nicole Townsend

"Captured Moment" Black and white, landscape, showcased relationship image by Nicole Townsend

"Life Pursuance" by Nicole Townsend

"Life Pursuance" Black and white, landscape, unique camera angle image by Nicole Townsend

"Unconscious Beauty" by Nicole Townsend

"Unconscious Beauty" Black and white, portrait by Nicole Townsend

"Country Throne" by Nicole Townsend

"Country Throne" Black and white, portrait image by Nicole Townsend

"Guided Torchlight" by Nicole Townsend

"Guided Torchlight" Black and white landscape/architecture image By Nicole Townsend

In my perspective, anyone can produce an interesting photograph, it's all about angles, moments, and opportunities that are given or taken.  Personally how I go about taking photographs is I come across an interesting subject that can other be captured or manipulated and I understand to take hold of my opportunity and capture the image given. Photography is all about seizing the moment, preserving a single instant forever. My sense of a theme is black and white, I like the simplicity of it as well as keeping all my images relating to one another.