ELLIE SEIF

Artist Statement:
I am, by profession, an educator with 28 years of experience as a teacher and elementary school principal, with a graduate degree in educational media. During my years as an educator, I was also a children's photographer, photographing children and families in their home environment.

When I retired in 2003, I began an exploration into other forms of photography. I have exhibited my photographic work at a variety of venues in Philadelphia, and have exhibited in many juried shows. I have also had several solo exhibits.

My current work and creative challenges emanate from my varied interests in people, nature, and diverse environments throughout the world. My nature photography features close-up images and landscapes. The images capture a specific moment in time, recording nature’s beauty, which often eludes us as we go about our everyday lives. My photographs of people evolve from my desire to understand and communicate cultural similarities and differences with the hope that these understandings will break down barriers to cooperation and peace.

I am currently a volunteer photographer for several organizations including Habitat For Humanity and Weaver’s Way Cooperative, and also a member of the Northwest Artists’ Collective.

More of my work can be seen on my website: ellieseifphotography.com Contact me at eseif1@mac.com.

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