Tatie B - Photography
What do you do?
To me, my art is more than photographing people. My photography is about telling the story behind a smile, a laugh, a silence, or even intense emotions like pride or anger. My photography is about speaking through an image; the power of a photograph is in its ability to say what words cannot express. It is about capturing the essence of a moment. Many years ago when I was given my first camera I could not have imagined how far it would take me. There was a curiosity growing inside me, and I felt like I had to keep telling stories through the lens of my camera. Capturing people and their stories was, at first a hobby, eventually a job, and now my passion.
There are so many beautiful outdoor spots in Oregon! My favorite place to enjoy nature and take photos is on the coast or at Crater Lake National Park. Both places contain nature’s untouched beauty, which is a big inspiration for my photography. And both places provide a great backdrop for photo sessions!
My life has been filled with beauty and art. Growing up in the coastal city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, I was surrounded by the soft, glowing colors of the sea and land, and these colors found its way onto the streets of my hometown.
My father worked as a welder, but his heart was that of an artist. Later, as a little girl, I would watch him leaning over his anvil as he created beautiful pieces, crucifixes, and other metal artifacts; he used his welder as a painter would a paint brush.
Our family was raised with love and respect for independence. My mother was both a housewife and a businesswoman. From both parents we learned the value of hard work and perseverance. We never discussed relationships - we lived them. “I love you,” were words to us, our actions were our love. I was blessed to be raised by them. My brothers and I were totally different, and our parents released us to become ourselves – and follow our own path. As adults we now have a lot of things in common and have forged even stronger family bonds – and I am happy to say as friends as well.
I am a lot like my father. Words are a more difficult form of expression; art is my love language and photography is my art. To me it is as expressive as a sigh, and as delicate as a butterfly on the breeze. Capturing that solemn moment when a father gives his daughter away at a wedding, or the eyes of the couple when they meet at the altar.
When I capture that perfect moment in my lens, I am filled with joy and love. It is a moment that validates my independence as a photographer. My mind goes back to my father saying, “I am so proud of you, going out on your own. You are the strongest woman everywhere.”
It is my pleasure and honor to bring my heart with me when I photograph you, your family, your loved ones and friends. I will work hard and persevere in capturing your unique love language through my lens.
“To reconnect with nature is key if we want to save the planet.”
– Jane Goodall
