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Welcome to my Photography Website - Photo Art By Carolyn
CAROLYN S. GAIK
Hi!
I live in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of northeast Georgia. Fine Art Photography is my love, including wildlife, nature, travel, and street photography. Some is just for fun, but most is for developing fine art products to have in the home or office. I work to create photographic fine art which is emotionally compelling and technically excellent. I may choose anything that will give me a sense of the place, the story, and the emotion of the moment - be it in my own back yard or on the other side of the world.Photography became serious when I started taking vacations on small ship adventure cruises. It became very serious a few years after my husband and I moved to the Chattahoochee National Forest. I took Fine Art lessons for 7 years, then began reading and taking workshops and travel with professional photographers including Scott Kelby, Bryan Peterson, and Scott Stulberg. My wildlife photo skills were refined when I volunteered for 7 years at our local animal shelter, taking photos of the newly arrived cats and dogs to be shown in the local paper, for rescue groups, and on social media. My travels have taken me to 7 continents, 55 countries, and 42 states.
My fine art prints are sold locally at the Sautee/Nacoochee Art Galleries, Harvest Habersham farm to table restaurant in Clarkesville, Lavender Cottage in Sautee/Nacoochee, and Butler Galleries in Clayton, GA.
Memberships include Foothills Photography Group, Northeast Georgia Artist Guild, and Photographic Society of America.
On my website there is a selection of print sizes, mediums (papers, metal, canvas, wood), mats and frames (optional), and merchandise (tote bags, phone cases, mugs, cards, coasters, etc.).
My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with
The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.
MY Inspiration
I am inspired by the awesome beauty and diversity of God's creation - in nature and in my everyday life. Travel has and will continue to feed my love for taking pictures of my world and other people's worlds and sharing them with you.
MY Techniques
I try to convey to you the same emotions and thoughts I had when I took the photo. I do this by centering the focus on the subject and removing the distractions I deem unnecessary. I'm not a photo journalist, I am a fine art photographer working to produce a piece of art.
MY career highlights
My highlights include the honor to have visited all seven continents and also to have won "Best In Show" for two consecutive years at the Helen Arts Heritage Judged Competition.
