I have enjoyed photography since I was a child. My body of work consists mostly of wildlife, floral, still life and macro photography. As an artist, I seek to capture the beauty in the mundane. Nature photography never gets boring. I am truly inspired by nature because I love the unexpectedness. When I take photos of wildlife, I am capturing moments that will never be repeated. I like to photograph my subjects in outdoor settings being natural and spontaneous.
However, during the winter months I prefer to shoot still life images in my studio. I enjoy transforming ordinary objects, such as a vintage camera or an old boot into pieces of art. I like having full control over lighting and mood. I’m all about simplicity in my images, which allows my composition, lighting, and colors to do the talking.
My latest exhibition entitled "My Big Beautiful Backyard" presents a series of images which explore the world around me. This collection of work tends to focus on everything I see, feel, and experience. My studio is my backyard which means I never have to travel far to find interesting subject matter. My goal is to reveal the magic that comes from seeing ordinary objects close up. I utilize my camera as a tool, specifically a microscope, in my attempt to observe my everyday surroundings that would otherwise go unnoticed. I have done my job as an artist if my photos bring a smile to your face and sunshine to your home.
Artist Bio:
Kristin Fessler is an Ohio based photographer who specializes in Fine Art Photography. She photographs a variety of subjects and her current body of work has been exhibited in local art shows, museums, and art galleries. The photographs in this exhibition are very personal as her goal was to create an interesting view of the world around her. The central focus was to produce profound images of beauty as seen in everyday life. Her goal as a macro photographer is to take a closer examination of ordinary things that often get overlooked and present them in an exciting new way for her viewer. In doing so, it is her hope to give the viewer a glimpse into a world they have never seen before.
Kristin graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Communications. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles and began photographing actor's headshots and fashion models. She was trained in photography at the Art Institute Hollywood California. Kristin went on to work for such reputable companies such as Nationwide Studios, Lifetouch, and Kodak until she opened her own studio in 2005. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, their energetic three year old son, and their two beloved rescue dogs. Kristin is a member of Roy G Biv Gallery in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio and the Canal Winchester Art Guild. She also volunteers her artistic services to the community by teaching classes for the Artist in Residence program at Blue Shoe Arts Studio in Lancaster, Ohio. You can contact Kristin at www.fesslerfineart.com, www.facebook.com/FesslerFineArt, or fesslerfineart@gmail.com.
