Today we’d like to introduce you to Rachael Short.
Hi Rachael, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My passion for photography started at a young age after I picked up my dad‘s 35mm Canon camera. It continued on through high school where I spent hours printing in the darkroom and developing film. I then attended Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara and received my bachelor’s degree. After college, I moved back to Carmel and started a wedding and photography business and opened up Gallery Exposed in 2009 with a fellow photographer. In 2010, I was in a car accident that left me a quadriplegic ending my formal shooting pursuits. I now divide my time between physical therapy and capturing images with my iPhone. I enjoy taking black and white photographs of nature, people and places, exploring the relationship between light and shadow. I then transform these images into Platinum prints with help from a friend.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I laughed out loud when I read this question. No, it has not been a smooth road. Becoming paralyzed at the age of 28 is a struggle I could have never imagined happening but with this struggle, I grow and continue on.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a fine art photographer specializing in black and white photography. I am proud that I have found a way to continue my art even after my spinal cord injury. I have found a way to blend new technology with traditional black and white photography to create beautiful, fine art prints. I think what sets me apart is my drive to never give up.
Pricing:
- Fine art calendars $30
- $100 print offerings
- Platinum prints $450
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.rachaelshort.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/rachshort
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/rachshortphoto
