“Flickrite” in the Spotlight: Craving a Creative Outlet

winding road

Originally uploaded by Tina Lee Studio

It is truly my pleasure to bring the next PhotoCapM “Flickrite” in the Spotlight. This particular Flickrite was someone who I met early on in my Flickr experience. Her photographic work has absolutely inspired me to try all things soft, textured, and beautiful. She always has a kind word to say and is quick to support those she is involved with on Flickr.

Her name is Tina Lee (a.k.a. Tina Lee Studios) and her images have inspired so many. To read the comments on her photographs on Flickr is to understand just how much she and her images are adored. I had a chance to ask Tina a few questions in preparation for this spotlight and I would like to share with just a little bit about this really great Flickr friend.

Tina uses her photography as a creative outlet, which is something that she “really craves” in her life. She is driven by a desire to be a better photographer through inspiration found in the work of the photographers around her. She likes all types of photographic art, but finds those that “scream perfection due to clarity or composition” the most likeable to her.

Tina has always loved photography, but felt limited until she purchased her first Digital SLR. With the purchase of some additional lenses, she found herself in “Heaven” and she hit the ground running by joining Flickr. Flickr for her has been a springboard for inspiration found the beautiful photographic work of others. She has pursued her passion for photography and to look at her photographs you can see that passion come through each and every beautiful image she makes.

Looking at Tina’s photostream you will find many types of photographic styles, but she feels her best method in capturing images is found in the landscape and to look at the photograph in this article you can see why. This photograph was her very first photograph Explored and she used it as her icon photo for many months. I think you might agree with me when I say “it is absolutely beautiful”.

Tina is an admin for the Paragon Gallery Group on Flickr where very high quality photographs are posted. As for her other group involvement, allow me to quote Tina, because it demonstrates another reason why Tina was picked for this spotlight on PhotoCapM.

When answering a question about her Flickr group involvement and why they motivated her, she responded this way, “Florabella Textures and Actions – because I have had so much fun with these and Shana Rae the [creator] is one of the most talented artists I know. I also love All Bokeh All the Time because I am smitten with bokeh and my dear Flickr friend Machel Spence heads that one up and is the "bokeh queen". And Photographic Excellence – great work there also!”

To say Tina is a Flickr friend is truly an understatement. She is one of the most positive people on know on Flickr. She always has a kind word to say and when she leaves a comment you truly know that she means what she says regarding your work. She is very supportive of others and appreciative of those who adore her and her skills and talents as a photographer.

I took the opportunity to ask Tina if she had any advice for those looking to pursue photography. This is what she had to say.

“1. Save your money and get good equipment. 2. Always shoot what you like – don’t try to impress others. At the end of the day, your name is attached to the work. 3. Stay true to your passion, even if it is just a hobby as it is for me!”

I hope it is as obvious to you as it is too me why Tina Lee was picked to be a PhotoCapM “Flickrite” in the Spotlight. Her beautiful photographic work reflects her passion, desire, and spirit as a beautiful caring and giving soul. Please visit Tina’s photostream by clicking on her Flickr name above (Tina Lee Studios). See how seeking a “creative outlet” that is craved and then inspired by others can make a difference in one’s photographic artistry.

Until next time…

CbyM

Did you know that Tina Lee sells her work? You can see the images that she is promoting right now at Tina Lee Studios on ETSY. (Important Notice: The image in this article was used with the expressed permission of and is copyrighted by Tina Lee (Tina Lee Studios). All rights reserved.)