Amanda McConnell

I am a photographer from Santa Barbara, CA. My work can be divided into two categories: one that is (more) photo journalistic, and one that is artistic and creative. I started out as a photo journalist, shooting live bands and musicians. When shooting a band I try to capture the energy of performers as authentically as possible, without too much of my own personal flair. The creative side of my photography is shown through self portraiture. I was interested in creative portraiture, however, found that I had a difficult time articulating my vision to my subjects. My solution was to use myself instead of a model, and so began my self portrait career. Self portraits have become a form of self expression, as I am the model, stylist, make up artist, and photographer for each shoot............................ Amanda\'s Portfolio Site