Photos by Darlene - Darlene Spell

A Missouri native I was born and raised in St. Louis. As a child I traveled the country with my family visiting my brother, who was in the Navy. It was during this time I received my first 35 mm all-in-one camera and became hooked on photography. By the time I was a senior in high school, my camera had been upgraded several times.

The nature aspect of photography has always been my favorite but I have also captured many photos of family and friends. Southeast Missouri is my special focus due to the still prevalent swamps, wetland areas, and Ozark Mountain Range; plus it is where I call home with my family. We have so much beauty here in this section of Missouri that I think we take it for granted, since it is right in our backyard.

Going totally digital has allowed me much more freedom in my photography. But before I head out into nature, research on destinations is done at my computer. Then, once I get to my destination for the first time, trial photos are taken and notes are made in my book of locations to visit. On subsequent visits I really start taking photos to capture the moment.

Photos are produced with the highest quality equipment, software, and photo papers. Although I print glossies, I really specialize in printing my nature photos on canvas. After 24 hours of drying, the canvas is sealed with multiple coats of a UV-Resistant Acrylic Clear Coat. The total printing to framing time takes about 5 days on each art piece. Although glossies can be produced many times, I limit the canvas production to ONLY ONE (1). Once the canvas is produced, only open prints and limited prints will be available of that canvas.

Having won several awards and having been published, my photos have been seen through Regional, National, and International juried art exhibitions. Our world is ever changing and I try to fmd the unusual or interesting for my photos, if it catches my eye, it will be caught on film.

Photos by Darlene…
Darlene Spell
P.O. Box 707
Benton, MO 63736
573-778-5781
E-mail Darlene Spell
www.darlenespell.com



		A Missouri native I was born and raised in St. Louis. As a child I traveled the country with my family visiting my brother, who was in the Navy. It was during this time I received my first 35 mm all-in-one camera and became hooked on photography. By the time I was a senior in high school, my camera had been upgraded several times. The nature aspect of photography has always been my favorite but I have also captured many photos of family and friends. Southeast Missouri is my special focus due to the still prevalent swamps, wetland areas, and Ozark Mountain Range; plus it is where I call home with my family. We have so much beauty here in this section of Missouri that I think we take it for granted, since it is right in our backyard. Going totally digital has allowed me much more freedom in my photography. But before I head out into nature, research on destinations is done at my computer. Then, once I get to my destination for the first time, trial photos are taken and notes are made in my book of locations to visit. On subsequent visits I really start taking photos to capture the moment. Photos are produced with the highest quality equipment, software, and photo papers. Although I print glossies, I really specialize in printing my nature photos on canvas. After 24 hours of drying, the canvas is sealed with multiple coats of a UV-Resistant Acrylic Clear Coat. The total printing to framing time takes about 5 days on each art piece. Although glossies can be produced many times, I limit the canvas production to ONLY ONE (1). Once the canvas is produced, only open prints and limited prints will be available of that canvas. Having won several awards and having been published, my photos have been seen through Regional, National, and International juried art exhibitions. Our world is ever changing and I try to fmd the unusual or interesting for my photos, if it catches my eye, it will be caught on film. Photos by Darlene… Darlene Spell P.O. Box 707 Benton, MO 63736 573-778-5781 E-mail Darlene Spell www.darlenespell.com Home \| Artisans \| Membership \| Contact \| Featured Craftsman \| Mission \| Links \| Members Only
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