Born in USA Photographing and Scrapbooking circa 1995

2009-2013 Studied at the School of Photography @ Phoenix College, AZ

2013- Photography @ ASU WCJMC

 

NPPA Member, ASMP Member, Phi Theta Kappa Member.

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Inspired through my Great Grandmother's "picture-books," known as scrapbooks today, I found and fell in love with Photography. ​​This was back in 1995 where I started out using a simple point and shoot known as the Kodak 110 box camera. Through the years and through my advancement and creative opportunities, I mastered camera upgrade after camera upgrade. Landing on a Canon SLR the AE-1. I held fast to good old fashion film, long after the digital age ragged on around me. I eventually stepped into the new digital age. Again starting with a simple point and shoot Sony, working my way up to more advanced dslr's. I currently shoot with two cameras; my main camera is my Canon 7D, and my backup is my Canon Rebel T2i. I will soon be upgrading to a Canon 70D since my Mark III is broken. I feel it's important to master the craft at the basic level before moving on. I took after one grandfather who was a wedding photographer and photojournalist in his military days.

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Photographs can tell a thousand different stories of life's intricate moments and all the while be open to many interpretations. My photography is expressive, capturing those secret moments in life, I call them the between moments. These moments allow me to chase the light and enjoy evolving as a photographer. The best part of my job as your photographer is being able to capture images that are full of life, character and are just as unique as you are. I feel that all photography needs to tell a story, needs to evoke emotion from the viewer. It's the between moments that allow me to capture the emotions that take your breath away, bring a tear to your eye, make you giggle, or simply laugh when you think no one is looking.

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I still shoot in film, develop and process my own photos through my wet lab, however I increasingly use my digital gear and process my own photos through the digital lab I have set up, which is Lightroom 4 and CS Photoshop 5.5. I believe in continuing education, so I keep up with the latest innovations, techniques, and equipment. ​

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I photograph everything from models, portraiture, large commercial clients, small business clients, families, children, musicians, senior portraits, group/sports portraits, events such as; weddings, events for organizations like MADD, and RELAY for LIFE, and so much more. I'm dedicated to going the extra mile each and every time for each and every client. I aim to please, so I will continue to shoot until we get the desired photo outcome. As a Mom I have an understanding of the importance of having a high quality family portrait that will last a lifetime without breaking the bank.

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I love photojournalism and aspire to great photographs such as V/D Day kiss, and the Migrant Mother, as well as Napalm Girl.

 

April has worked under her Mentors: Chris Barr @ Christopher Barr Photography, and Brandon Sullivan @ Legend City Studios in Phoenix, Arizona.

 

April Graduates December 2013 with her Degree in Photography from Phoenix, College in Arizona, with High Distinction and Honors.

 

April Starts Classes at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalisim and Mass Communication for Photojournalism Fall of 2013.

 

April is Inspired and takes note from Great Photographers such as: Steve McCurry, Richard Avedon, Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Diane Arbus, Tim Hetherington, Robert Capa, Scott Baxter, Michael Baxter and so many more.

 

April is countinueously inspired and encouraged by previous professors of Photography, such as: William LeGoullon, Jose Sosa, Jennifer Lafoon, and Dale Doubleday.

 

April Keeps a close group of Photography friends that she credits to her creative growth such as: Tina Dickerson, Marvin Blue, Robert Romero, Morgan Taia, George Madrid, Jeff Mays, Anna Padilla and so many others that have touched her heart.

 

April owes all of her sucess to those who support her dreams, first and foremost, her Husband Scott. Her Mother Dale, whom lost her battle to cancer July 7th, 2012. Her best friends Nikki Haas, and Bethany Barnes. Her In laws- Chris and Kathy Petty. Her Father Bill McClellan, and her two adoreable boys, Jayden and Zechariah. Most of all, she Thanks God and her church friends at Calvary Chapel Surprise for the continued suppot and prayers.

 

April LOVES to collect vintage cameras and memorbilla; she loves traveling and she loves history.

 

April has 5 shows in Art Galleries in 2014, two are Solo Shows, one at ASU and the Other at MonOrchid Gallery in Phoenix Arizona. She has a traveling show of her images from Yarnell coming together for 2014 season.

 

I look forward to working with you and your family to capture your between moments that you will want to proudly display for a lifetime.