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Cheap Camera, Amazing Art: Single Mom Uses Old Canon PowerShot To Take Stunning Photos
Meet Meagan V. Blazier, real estate photographer, single mother and artist. Meagan creates stunning and unique landscape pieces, or as she calls them, “imaginescapes,” using a camera that surprises and stuns most people once they have seen her work. All of the photos are captured with a Canon PowerShot SX40HS.
She picked up her first camera after the birth of her son in order to document him growing up and their lives together. She soon realized, however, that it was also a great way for her to relieve the pressures of everyday life and of being a single mother. Meagan has found inspiration in everyday scenes, scenes that the average person may pass by without a second thought. She became inspired by old and abandoned buildings. She wanted to give them new life through her photography.
She quickly started to develop her own unique style. Dark, moody, atmospheric and mysterious. Her use and control of lighting give her pieces such dynamic range and depth that you can often find yourself feeling like you can step right into them.
Meagan says “it’s not the camera, but who’s behind the camera, that matters.”
More info: meaganvblazier.com | Facebook
“This photo, “Countryside” is special to me because this is when I really grew as an artist. I familiarized myself with Lightroom, learned how to use each tool, and realized the editing power that was available. This was my very first attempt at using those tools to creating depth in an image and make the image just as compelling as someone who used more expensive gear. This image was edited completely in Lightroom with very basic edits”
Meagan has sold numerous prints of her work, has works licensed for book covers, been published in SHOT Magazine, various online publications, and has been awarded three Editor’s Choice picks on 500px. Meagan continues to pursue her passion, push her creativity, and inspire others.
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“But I don’t use expensive gear to bring my vision to life. All of my photos are captured with a Canon PowerShot SX40HS (jpg) — a model I’m not even sure Canon still makes.”
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ElliotLord 9 years ago
Photoshopping them so much doesn't mean the original photos were anything special. There's a difference between photography & photoshopping.
SusanDodson 9 years ago
Yes the camera she is using is impossible to get the lighting and shadows in these pictures this accurate (especially the star shots)
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MarikaStanway 9 years ago
It's not the camera. It's the vision and the editing skills :) Stunning work, all of these.
OleHagen 9 years ago
Yes, many people think they need a $3000 camera to get great pictures :)
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SallyVogel 9 years ago
Photoshop is just another tool for an artist to use. An artist should not be demeaned for using it, when the result is something beautiful.
ElisabethPound 9 years ago
As someone who falls under that label, me too. My kids and marital status are not my only defining features.
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bolimasa 9 years ago
They are beautiful, and well composed, but I guess I am not the only one that thought these were fairly heavily photoshopped?
AnitaTrenner 9 years ago
Astounding! Transcendent! LOVE them ALL!! Who cares that they've been manipulated? They're SO BEAUTIFUL!
NachiketaMallick 9 years ago
awesome work but please know the difference between photo shop n photography... both need creativity n hard work but both are differen.
GrimFandango 9 years ago
I'm so done with photoshopped photos tortured into some other worldly image being considered examples of photographic skills.
GuionistaAutista 9 years ago
The pics are awesome, but... would they photos be better or worse if this artis was married, divorced, engaged... whatever?
FurnishMyWay_Blog 9 years ago
Wow I love the control of light in these photos. This photographer is so right, "It's not the camera, but rather whose behind the camera!"
GeorgeBobo 9 years ago
Well composed, but it's mostly about post-production (not the camera)... ;-)
GeorgeBobo 9 years ago
Well, that's not about the camera, that's about the post-production :-)
MichelBaecke 9 years ago
why is it considered a crime to use photoshop? before the digital era, photographers did their photoshop in the darkroom. accept!
MelissaBachilla 9 years ago
My heart and eyes have ached for this. Thank you for your skills. And the use of glass filters and fresh film. And the hunt of a shot.
JonLisle-Summers 9 years ago
Brilliant work! To me, all editing tools are like brushes/palette knives, so art.
PaigeBarton 9 years ago
Photoshop does wonders. I have the same camera and take nice photos. She does have an artists eye though, theyre very nice.
MarkusKiili 8 years ago
Very good photoshop skills. I would like more if there would be more different skies. Now there is same clouds in six photos.
AndersMorken 8 years ago
Truly awesome! Congratulations on all of your success! Well deserved :)
WarrenNewcomb 8 years ago
exceptional photos..... the anxiety relieve gives way to use the photos as a prescription
JudyMilligan 9 years ago
Well, we are all using some kind of photo program. Keep up the good work.
LauraQuinn 9 years ago
Photoshop is overused by fashion photographers to make models look unrealistically thin.This series shows how Photoshop should be used.
MarkFlower 9 years ago
Great photos!! I'm will be writing an article about how you don't need a nice camera to take a great shot. Your work emphasizes that point
felixreychman 9 years ago
It's about the end result, and the picture you create, unless you're a journalist. I think these pictures are beautiful.
AbiezerCelzo224352 9 years ago
Maybe you all are using photoshop. It seems that you all are familiar with what's happening here. Try to use your wise judgement for once
Fanghopper 9 years ago
I had that camera. I've been selling and showing Power Shot photos for years. An expensive camera doesn't make a good photographer.
Fanghopper 9 years ago
I had that camera as well and then got the newer model. I have been showing and selling my photos for years, all from Power Shots.
AndreaNixon 9 years ago
These are wonderful. The photos truly show the photographers eye. True talent here.
fantasycreature 9 years ago
Nice pictures, but PLEASE! dont call this art. You are offending real artists.
AbiezerCelzo224352 9 years ago
Why can't you all just appreciate the beauty of the photography. All of us know about editing. You don't need to SLAP this to her.
AbiezerCelzo224352 9 years ago
"Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop" GET A LIFE PEOPLE
Load More Replies... ElliotLord 9 years ago
Photoshopping them so much doesn't mean the original photos were anything special. There's a difference between photography & photoshopping.
SusanDodson 9 years ago
Yes the camera she is using is impossible to get the lighting and shadows in these pictures this accurate (especially the star shots)
Load More Replies... MarikaStanway 9 years ago
It's not the camera. It's the vision and the editing skills :) Stunning work, all of these.
OleHagen 9 years ago
Yes, many people think they need a $3000 camera to get great pictures :)
Load More Replies... SallyVogel 9 years ago
Photoshop is just another tool for an artist to use. An artist should not be demeaned for using it, when the result is something beautiful.
ElisabethPound 9 years ago
As someone who falls under that label, me too. My kids and marital status are not my only defining features.
Load More Replies... bolimasa 9 years ago
They are beautiful, and well composed, but I guess I am not the only one that thought these were fairly heavily photoshopped?
AnitaTrenner 9 years ago
Astounding! Transcendent! LOVE them ALL!! Who cares that they've been manipulated? They're SO BEAUTIFUL!
NachiketaMallick 9 years ago
awesome work but please know the difference between photo shop n photography... both need creativity n hard work but both are differen.
GrimFandango 9 years ago
I'm so done with photoshopped photos tortured into some other worldly image being considered examples of photographic skills.
GuionistaAutista 9 years ago
The pics are awesome, but... would they photos be better or worse if this artis was married, divorced, engaged... whatever?
FurnishMyWay_Blog 9 years ago
Wow I love the control of light in these photos. This photographer is so right, "It's not the camera, but rather whose behind the camera!"
GeorgeBobo 9 years ago
Well composed, but it's mostly about post-production (not the camera)... ;-)
GeorgeBobo 9 years ago
Well, that's not about the camera, that's about the post-production :-)
MichelBaecke 9 years ago
why is it considered a crime to use photoshop? before the digital era, photographers did their photoshop in the darkroom. accept!
MelissaBachilla 9 years ago
My heart and eyes have ached for this. Thank you for your skills. And the use of glass filters and fresh film. And the hunt of a shot.
JonLisle-Summers 9 years ago
Brilliant work! To me, all editing tools are like brushes/palette knives, so art.
PaigeBarton 9 years ago
Photoshop does wonders. I have the same camera and take nice photos. She does have an artists eye though, theyre very nice.
MarkusKiili 8 years ago
Very good photoshop skills. I would like more if there would be more different skies. Now there is same clouds in six photos.
AndersMorken 8 years ago
Truly awesome! Congratulations on all of your success! Well deserved :)
WarrenNewcomb 8 years ago
exceptional photos..... the anxiety relieve gives way to use the photos as a prescription
JudyMilligan 9 years ago
Well, we are all using some kind of photo program. Keep up the good work.
LauraQuinn 9 years ago
Photoshop is overused by fashion photographers to make models look unrealistically thin.This series shows how Photoshop should be used.
MarkFlower 9 years ago
Great photos!! I'm will be writing an article about how you don't need a nice camera to take a great shot. Your work emphasizes that point
felixreychman 9 years ago
It's about the end result, and the picture you create, unless you're a journalist. I think these pictures are beautiful.
AbiezerCelzo224352 9 years ago
Maybe you all are using photoshop. It seems that you all are familiar with what's happening here. Try to use your wise judgement for once
Fanghopper 9 years ago
I had that camera. I've been selling and showing Power Shot photos for years. An expensive camera doesn't make a good photographer.
Fanghopper 9 years ago
I had that camera as well and then got the newer model. I have been showing and selling my photos for years, all from Power Shots.
AndreaNixon 9 years ago
These are wonderful. The photos truly show the photographers eye. True talent here.
fantasycreature 9 years ago
Nice pictures, but PLEASE! dont call this art. You are offending real artists.
AbiezerCelzo224352 9 years ago
Why can't you all just appreciate the beauty of the photography. All of us know about editing. You don't need to SLAP this to her.
AbiezerCelzo224352 9 years ago
"Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop. Awesome Photoshop" GET A LIFE PEOPLE
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