SweetPea's Lenz by DarsellB

Photography – Philadelphia

Writer/Director/Producer, Publisher and Photographer. Began working in the entertainment industry at a young age. Her life in photography began as a journalist with the publication of her newsletter “SweetPea's International Arts Review.” She has photographed awards ceremonies, openings, festivals, and events including, but not limited to, The National Black Theatre Festival, The CMJ Music Festival, The Harlem Arts Alliance, The August Wilson Century in New York City & The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Urbanworld, The ABFF, The Atlanta Black Arts Festival, The Essence Awards, The Billboard Awards, Midem, The Lifetime TV Awards, The Source Awards, The GRAMMY Awards, and had her own stage at the 1996 Olympic Games. Her fine art photography can be seen as backdrops for The Carmen Mathis Show produced by Casea Arts, Inc. Always ready with her camera, Darsell primarily finds relaxation when taking pictures of nature and still life. Her process of being a “fly on the wall” requires a “No-Sound/No-Flash Photography” mindset, which enables her to capture images, as the eye sees them, without disturbing anyone. A majority of her photography is unedited, however, there are times when artistic renderings are created. In addition to prints, selected artwork is currently being produced as acrylic and glasswork. Recently deciding to share her fine art photography with a wider audience, SweetPea’s Lenz by DarsellB. is currently on exhibit at the 2018 Botanical & Floral Online Exhibition, where her fine art image “Orchid Moon” has received a Special Recognition Honor, presented by Light Space & Time Gallery, Jupiter, FL; the 2nd Int’l Photography Exhibition 2018 presented by Fusion Art, Palm Springs, CA; has been on exhibit at the All Women Online Exhibit 2018 presented by J.Mane Gallery, Voorhees Township, NJ; the 2nd Annual SPRUNG Exhibit 2018 presented by ArtHouseNYC, New York, NY; the East Greenbush Library Exhibit December 2017 presented by Capital Region Photography Group, Albany, NY; the 3rd Annual AUTUMNAL Exhibit 2017 presented by ArtHouse NYC, New York, NY; and the 2016 Postcard Exhibit presented by Linden New Arts, St. Kilda, Australia. As an 8-year cancer survivor, Darsell seeks to continue her mission to aid artists with their endeavors. "I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth." Psalms 34:1. [email protected].