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Carole Baker, Surrey
About Carole
In a busy life, Carole enjoys closing herself off from everyday distractions and getting creative with her camera. She shoots a range of subjects, but particularly enjoys making high-key black & white flower photos. See more of her work at www.creativecarole.com.
How and why did you get into photography?
I signed up for an evening class in 2014 (just one term) to take better pictures. I borrowed an old DSLR for the term, and it completely changed my world. Photography has allowed me to create, pause and capture moments in my life.
Favourite subjects
Anything and everything! The creation of an image is only finished, for me, with the actual printing. High-key images printed on cotton rag/heritage paper is my favourite combination.
What do you love about photography?
The peace and relaxation of photography, just closing myself off from the world for a few hours. The freedom to play, to create, on my terms.
Where do you find inspiration?
Photography has made me view my world very differently. I definitely take more time to see the detail in things, especially nature. We all have amazing things to photograph on our doorsteps, we just need to take the time to look.
Favourite photographers
Rachael Talibart and Steve Le Prevost. Rachael Talibart was leading the very first workshop I attended and it was a game-changer for me. I discovered Steve Le Prevost later and his creativity makes me want to experiment and play much more.
What was your first camera?
A Canon EOS 700D.
Current camera kit
A Canon EOS 6D with lenses including an EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, an EF 24-105mm f/4L Macro IS USM and a Lensbaby Velvet 56.
Favourite lens
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
About your photos
Experimenting with high-key has been a fun way to enhance my skills and push my photographic boundaries. Originally intended as a colour portfolio, this set of black & white images are much more appealing to my creative side. The
