Architectural Photography

Architecture is one of my favorite photographic subjects. It doesn't squirm. It doesn't need make-up. It is always in a good mood. I like the mathmatics of architecture and its multitude of fuctions in our culture. Whether it's the old relics of Europe, or the modern skycrapers of New York, I find the angles and curves mesmerizing, much like viewing a beautiful woman or a well-chisled man.

The World of Travel

As a freelance writer and photographer, I've had the opportunity to visit a number of remarkable places. Some of these include Barbados, Bora Bora, Bahamas, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Ireland, England, Wales, France and Mexico. Over the past 3 years, I've been writing about several of them, combining my photography with my stories. Traveling fundamentally alters anyone who is open to the experiences travel has to offer. I always find that I am amended in some way whenever I have the opportunity to get out of the country.

Here are a few links for your enjoyment:

One of my many helicopter tours!
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1582

How about Rosarito, Mexico?
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1387

Vienna Anyone?
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1381

Paradise found at Paradise Island, Bahamas
http://www.travelroads.com/article/id_1384

The World of Photography

I began shooting fairly seriously when I was in my early 20's. Since then, my passion for creating images has increased to the degree that I decided to park my career in ad sales to pursue my love of writing and photography.

Things have been working out well, with my work appearing in several magazines, newspapers, books and on several web sites. Some of these include:

Newsweek.com
MSNBC.com
The National Lampoon
Copley Newspapers
Rangefinder Magazine
Shutterbug Magazine
After Capture Magazine
WPPI
Professional Photographer Magazine, etc.

A full list of my credits is viewable on my web site at:
www.marymcgrathphotography.com

Hello to all of you and welcome to my blog.

Inside you'll find a wealth of information regarding photography, writing, music and a variety of other topics.

As a freelance writer, photographer and composer, my work has appeared in a number of magazines, newspapers, books and on several web sites. Hopefully you'll find my work informative and perhaps entertaining.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mary McGrath
www.marymcgrathphotography.com

Monument Valley

The architecture of this area is simply stunning. Enjoy the otherworldly views of the vistas, the plunging terrain and the rustic simplicity, reminding you of how small we are in the vast scheme of things.

The World of Inspiration

What is inspiration? Is it synthesizing something and converting it to a new form? Is it approaching everyday things from a new perspective? Some say creativity is born of pain. I say creativity is in all of us, if we simply find those things that are of importance to us, and then indulge our passions accordingly.

Floral Photography

Sometimes photography is all about getting out of your comfort zone. I've published many "how-to" pieces related to photography, with one specific to floral images. To read this post, please go to:


http://www.takegreatpictures.com/Articles/Details/params/object/10841/default.aspx