Christine Reynolds Photography - Not So Hidden Talents Housed in Santaella Cigar Factory
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| "Decisions" |
The Tampa art community is endless with creative vision
coming from all realms and mediums, yet there’s one area of the Tampa art world
I’ve found often overlooked and somewhat under appreciated. I could not help but ask why it is that a
photographer seems to be considered a lesser artist in the art world? Could it be that they simply have to buy a
good camera, have a good eye for composition, find a great subject, make sure they’ve
got good light and snap the photo? I
mean, how hard can that be? Yikes! I’m glad I’m on the other side of the
computer after that comment as from what I’ve learned about the craft, that’s
as far from the truth as my chances of taking an award winning photo with my
camera phone.
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| "And Your Question Is?" |
Christine Reynolds,
a commercial, editorial and fine art photograph, and one of Santaella’s first
residents, brings a wealth of talent to the building and beyond. The first of two photographers in house to
hold the esteemed title of Florida Degree of Professional Excellence (Bob Sergeant
is our 2nd resident to hold the accreditation); Christine goes one
step further to achieve the coveted Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Master
Photographer status and title. Her
most recent accomplishment in the 2012 PPA International Print Competition was
having 3 out of 4 award winning images in three different categories
(Portraiture, Commercial and Illustrative Landscape). It would be safe to say that she is not only accomplished
among her peers; she is also a fine artist in her own right. It isn’t until you take into account however that
most photographers stay in 1 or 2 categories that you begin to understand the true
merit of her diversity and ability.
One statement by Christine keeps jumping back to my
mind. “I create images as I see them in
my minds’ eye”. Well isn’t that what all
artists do? So again, I ask, why is it
that a photographer is not as respected in Tampa as all other artists? Well Christine, in my humble opinion, your art
work and creative ability is not only beautiful … I believe it cements the
issue that all us “Tampa art appreciators” should take another look …
Christine Reynolds,
a commercial, editorial and fine art photograph, and one of Santaella’s first
residents, brings a wealth of talent to the building and beyond. The first of two photographers in house to
hold the esteemed title of Florida Degree of Professional Excellence (Bob Sergeant
is our 2nd resident to hold the accreditation); Christine goes one
step further to achieve the coveted Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Master
Photographer status and title. Her
most recent accomplishment in the 2012 PPA International Print Competition was
having 3 out of 4 award winning images in three different categories
(Portraiture, Commercial and Illustrative Landscape). It would be safe to say that she is not only accomplished
among her peers; she is also a fine artist in her own right. It isn’t until you take into account however that
most photographers stay in 1 or 2 categories that you begin to understand the true
merit of her diversity and ability. 
One statement by Christine keeps jumping back to my
mind. “I create images as I see them in
my minds’ eye”. Well isn’t that what all
artists do? So again, I ask, why is it
that a photographer is not as respected in Tampa as all other artists? Well Christine, in my humble opinion, your art
work and creative ability is not only beautiful … I believe it cements the
issue that all us “Tampa art appreciators” should take another look … 
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