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I consider myself primarily a commercial photographer, totally adaptable to any situation, my style may shift by topic, so here is the reason why I display such a diverse portfolio. When asked why I have chosen so many avenues in Photography to explore, I just answer that it does not matter whether I shoot a portrait, a landscape or a product as long as I know how to identify with my subject and put my own style into it, I photograph it as I see it, as I feel it. When recently I was shooting the portrait of Julio Cesar Chavez and they asked me if I could take some pictures of his “Energia De Campeones” drink I say “sure!”… and I became a specialist in shooting an energy drink of an aluminum can in a small space in a short time with a short notice. I just adapt and enjoy the process of creativity and that has become my style as well as my specialty. Some “critics” specializing on criticism will tell you that the “pro” will not recognize the diamond buried into an extensive portfolio, that might be, as some people will not think out of the box nor will be able under their conviction to look at the moon and see the beauty of the all universe.

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Morag Currin, LA, CMLT, President of Touch For Cancer Online, author of “Oncology Esthetics: A Practitioner’s Guide”. Originally from South Africa, Morag is a highly sought-after Esthetics educator with over 16 years of spa industry experience and more than 7 years in training and training management. Recognizing the lack of specialized skin care available for people undergoing cancer therapies, she has pioneered an Oncology Esthetics Certification for licensed estheticians, and has written a text book on the subject. While working tirelessly to set industry standards and protocols, she has also developed TecNiche Therapies – a skin care line for health challenged skin.

Painting on Feathers set on canvas and Photograph by JL

This oil miniature of an Eagle in flight was painted on “Earth Eagle” feathers, a name given to the Turkey by the Native American as they saw this bird as a provider from mother earth. Turkey were bringing forth food, clothing and were used for many other things. Most of my art on Feathers are a combination of oil painting using very tiny brushes on one or more feather, sometime sculpted with scissors to give a special shape to the subject, then using delicate skill I set them on a canvas previously painted to enhance it all for final gallery presentation.

“Feathers are symbolic of the bird’s ability to carry prayers to spirit”