As a kid it was mostly about defiance. About rebelling against the maths and sciences in a cowardly attempt to protect myself from the things I could not understand. As time went by it came to be about release. About learning to let go of the things I wanted most in this world in order to make room for the things I needed. Less angst. More acceptance. Making art lets me love the ugly. Painting forces me to look the reality of the world around me in the eye and then it blesses me with the chance to change it. It begs me to climb inside the parts of me that no longer make sense, all the bruises and the broken hearts, and get down on the floor with fear and work. It makes the giant promise that grace, fate and divine intervention will meet me there. I paint because I am selfish, because I want to know the point. I paint because I know life isn’t always fair and sometimes I cannot take it. I paint for proof that this is real, that he was here, that she said the things I think she did. I paint so I can have something real to hold on to when the moments gone and disappeared and all that’s left of it is light. I stand alone in the little room where I live with my dog and I look at all the things I have created. I hear a million voices, different sides to the exact same story, all speaking to me at once. I close my eyes and breathe it in. I touch the things that I have made and I am grateful.
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SELECTED EXHIBITIONS.
Art in The Park, Park La Brea
Los Angeles, California
Summer 2003
Summer 2004
LA Art Fest: Downtown LA Art Fest
Gallery Row, Los Angeles, California
Summer 2005
The Ambrose Hotel
Santa Monica, California
Fall 2005
The Artist's Web Gallery
Santa Monica, California
Summer 2006
Epoxy Box Gallery Group Show
Venice Beach California
Summer 2006
The Victor on Venice
Solo Show
Los Angeles,
California
Fall 2006
DeJa Design Gallery Group Show
Los Angeles California
Fall 2006
Create Fixate Group Show
Los Angeles, California
Winter 2006
Create Fixate Invitational
Los Angeles, California
Fall 2007
Create Fixate Group Photography Show
Los Angeles, California
Summer 2008
Marmol Radziner Architects
Architectural Digest Photoshoot
Palos Verdes, CA
Summer 2008
"Spur of the Moment"
Solo Show
The Brickhouse Café & Gallery
Venice California
Fall 2008
Gypsy Gallery Group Show
Venice, California
Winter 2008
Peach Tree Gallery Group Show
Mar Vista California
Winter 2008
“Full of Grace” Solo Show
The Brickhouse Café & Gallery
Venice California
Spring 2009
This is how I see you.
The parts of you that sparkle and shine and spin wildly around with your soul: crooked, beautiful and willing.
The way you look when you are standing on the very top step, all dressed in white just about to walk down that aisle toward your forever.
The you that is surrounded by all the good people that you love, gathered together in inspired celebration of your most beautiful memories.
You, at 6 weeks old, just big enough to notice the camera lens above you & just clever enough to pose.
This is me.
I am a self taught writer, painter & digital photographer for hire. My organic approach to environmental portraiture leaves the moment up to fate. In group settings, such as weddings and other special events, I rarely stage a shot, believing above all else, in the absolute magic of accidental authenticity. These unique moments are fleeting flashes of who you are, who you hope to be, how you want to be remembered. I commit myself to catching them and keeping them safe for years to come, like the bug jars of my childhood - a delicious collection of enormous smiles, twinkling eyes and twirling skirts, hands held high in absolute delight.
WEDDINGS.
Wedding coverage includes:
.up to 8 hours of celebration coverage.
.imaginative and artistic post processiong of all of your images
.high resolution digital files on CD guaranteeing further creative control of your images.
.an online photo album where your friends and family can view and comment on your pictures
Please inquire about travel arrangements,extended photoshoots (wedding shower, rehersal dinner etc) engagement portraits, creative wedding albums and one of a kind mixed media commissioned art pieces.
Wedding coverage begins at $1,800* 
FOR A SLIDESHOW OF WEDDING IMAGES PLEASE CLICK HERE.
SPECIAL EVENTS.
Bar mitzvahs, birthdays, bachellorette parties and ballet recitals.
I am a collector of all your most inspired and imaginative moments.
Special Event corporate coverage begins at $300*
Special Event personal coverage begins at $150*
PERSONAL PORTRAITURE.
Family portraits, online networking community(myspace.com,match.com) photos & casual, all- natural headshots.
As an advocate for absolute authenticity I prefer natural lighting in your most comfortable setting, allowing you to visually communicate all the parts of you that sparkle.
(make up artist referal available upon request!)
Sessions include:
.1-3 hour personal photoshoots
.imaginative and artistic post processiong of all of your color/black and white images
.high resolution digital files on CD guaranteeing further creative control of your images
Personal Portraiture sessions begin at $200* 
MAMA & ME.
As someone who spent the first 8 years of her "grown up" life working as a pre-school team teacher & full time nanny it felt only natural to get back down on the floor with my camera and the kiddos! Available for maternity, newborn and full family sessions. MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR YOUR MOMMY TO BE FRIENDS!
Sessions include:
.1-3 hours spent shooting in your cozy home environment
.imaginative and artistic post processiong of all of your color/black and white images
.high resolution digital files on CD guaranteeing further creative control of your images
Mama & Me sessions begin at $250* 
SNAPSHOT CUSTOM EDITING.
You take the pictures. I edit them. It's as simple as that. Just send me your favorite snapshots and I will see what I can do!
Options include: aging, distressing, custom borders, color adjustments, custom text, digital collaging etc
* All pricing reflects the unique artistic intention and energy behind each and every hand picked and personally edited final photo you will receive. Upon completion you will receive a disc of images and you will be free to print and enlarge them at your leisure. A 50% deposit is required to book your session. The remaining balance will be due at your session. Please be in touch so we can discuss your individual photographic needs further. annecarmack@gmail.com
