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A Word From The Artist |
I reside in a small community in Illinois, with a beautiful view of the Mississippi River. There I have developed my skills in photography to include many facets. I have been studying the art of photography for over eighteen years. Photography has a variety of fields in which to learn. I began studying with the New York Institute of Photography. I continued my educaton at both Scott Community College and Black Hawk College. During these three years, I focused on the art of portraits on a daily basis. Next, I focused on photographing floral and plant life for three years. Followed by photographing pets and horses for five years. I also have four year of experience in developing labs and color technology, as well as knowledge of digital enhancement and corrections. I have received the following professional recognition awards: > Photographer's Forum Magazine International Award (placed 86th out of 21,500 participants in 2002-2003 competition) > The Quad Cities Butterworth Center Photographer's Slide Club (placed 1st and 2nd in 1996 annual competition) >The Army Corp. of Engineers Annual Photography Competition (placed 2nd and 3rd in 1995) I have also received a variety of amateur photography awards throughout the years. I take pride in being an active member in my community, by utilizing my talents in photography. I thoroughly enjoy teaching others about this captivating form of art. I currently teach classes at the Cordova Libaray wih a grant from the Quad Ciy Art Association. My work in photography is extremely versatile. I am certified to photograph crime scenes for both the fire and police departments in my area. I have supported these authorities for over seven years. Weddings are also an important part of photography that touches many lives. I have a unique style of photography that captures these precious moments so my customers can cherish them for a lifetime. Currently my work is at North Park Mall in Davenport, IA. I truly hope you will enjoy my web pages. Please visit again and again to see the changes. Sincerely, Mia P. Dinwiddie "I am still learning." |