BIOGRAPHY:
Lisa Voorhees Taggart spent fifteen years as the owner of The Sporting Woman, a very independent retail store in Denver, Colorado. In 2006, this entrepreneur, teacher, and writer decided to see what else was in store for her.
She is a self-taught photographer who uses her camera as her third eye. Her technique is to shoot what she sees and enjoy the simplicity of a gull dining on crab or girls playing in the surf. Lisa has displayed her work at shows in Denver, Colorado and Gualala, California.
Lisa lives in Denver.
ARTIST'S STATEMENT:
My images result from the world as I see it. My inspiration comes from the moments when I am most open to what surrounds me. For instance, I drove by a stand of alder trees one warm autumn afternoon and noticed that their leaves had already taken flight. Left before me was the forest for the trees, a mural of contrast and light. Nestled in a valley of giant redwoods and vineyards, they reminded me of immigrants, a cross-section of diversity and sameness. Although the day was happening in color, I was taken by the monochromatic moment.
My training as a photographer has been by trial and error, missed shots, full memory cards and the absolute delight in knowing I captured the big one. My family and friends have encouraged me to pursue my passion, lead with my heart and focus on what I see. My images are the result of this and of the many opportunities the world has shared with me.