See more of Elyse’s work here.
Congraulations, Elyse! Your image was beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for our readers.
Where are you from?
I live in New York City
That is one of my favorite places in the world. What is your favorite place or subject to photograph in New York City?
I mostly enjoy walking through Central Park with my camera…grateful to have so much natural beauty right in the middle of a big city (a mini escape!)…many great water spots with their ever changing reflections right down to the puddles after a good rain…but the city streets certainly have much to offer up to the camera lens as well, such extremes! I feel lucky to have easy access to both.
You are lucky, Elyse. New York City and Central Park are wonderful places to shoot.
What kind of photography do you specialize in?
I prefer the natural world. Taking it in and appreciating all that is around me. Currently my enjoyment lies in attempting to venture beyond what and how my eye sees and trying to create something unique out of what’s in front of me. Playing with reflections, shadows, water movement, light, etc.
How did you learn about the trip?
I receive emails from “Apple Hot News” and that is where I read about the announcement. It totally caught my attention and sounded to me, like such and awesome experience and opportunity!
You are right on that one Elyse. It is an awesome experience and opportunity. And you were one of four winners out of over 2000 entries! What do you hope to learn on the trip?
I am so anxious to be side by side with the four professional photographers and I think just to be able to observe “what they do” and ask questions along the way will be such an invaluable and memorable learning experience. I am also looking forward to meeting Ara, Bryan and Olga. I think spending time alongside one another and sharing our experiences will be an added benefit to the trip.
What gear are you bringing?
Canon EOS 30D
Canon ef 70-200, f 2.8
Canon Macro 100mm, f 2.8
Canon ef-s 17-55mm, f 2.8
I am anxious to check out the Lensbaby. I am not familiar with it but it sounds like something to have fun with!
What challenges do you think photographers face today?
My first thought in answering this is the type of images that I am capturing now. The sometimes abstract or painterly look, are thought by some to have been manipulated after – aside from the typical adjustments to exposure, contrast, white balance, etc. I don’t actually know how to manipulate my images and right now am not really interested in doing so. I really want my images to represent what was recorded in the camera-the way I see them.
What is your “day job”?
By day and night I am a stay at home mom with three daughters.
That will keep you busy! How do you find time to shoot?
My girls are 11, 15 & 17 so they are not so dependent on me and it allows me more time to go out and “play”. But I also keep my camera ready to pick up and capture something.
Thank you, Elyse. We look forward to seeing your images from Yellowstone.
