Joel Rotunda
PhotographerI consider myself fortunate to have had my first exposure to photography growing up as I watched my parents build and run a successful photography business in South Carolina. They taught me so much about photography whether it was calculating f-stops, making sure the lighting was just right, and, most importantly to me, they taught me how to frame a photograph for the maximum viewing impact.
Building on their wealth of knowledge and experience, I learned the ins and outs of photography on a professional grade Canon 35mm Camera. In the mid 90's, I made the jump to digital with a basic point-and-shoot Sony Cybershot. As time has passed, my equipment (camera, lenses, software, etc) have upgraded and so has my passion for photography.
This passion - which was instilled in me early in my life - is what I believe separates me from other photographers. My photography is about capturing that moment, whether it be the crash of a wave, the scent of a burning fire, or the sound of an entire church rising as a bride approaches. When I take a photograph, I shoot as I live and feel that moment - with eyes, and shutter, wide open.
Things I Like
Aquariums, Black & White Photos, Blue, Bojangles, Cape Cod Chips, Chocolate, Cigars, Country Cooking, Craft Beers, Dachshunds, DVR, East Carolina University, Eclectic Music, Exotic Animals, Florida State University, Funny Things, Happy Customers, Heineken, iPhone, Lasagna, Mac Computers, Mountain Dew, Movies, My Wife, Nature, Nice Pens, Office Supplies, Orange Dream Bars, Ordered Lists, the Outer Banks, Photography, Pizza, Popcorn, Red Velvet Cupcakes, Redbox, Road Trips, Root Beer, Sharpies, Showmars, Simplicity, Technology, Travel, Truffles, Video Games, Website Design, Wishbone, and Zoos
Websites I Like
Sharon Montrose Photographs, Engadget, Is this Your Luggage, TUAW, eBay, CNN, CigarDig, Google News, Canabalt, Post Secret, I Can Has Cheezburger, Amazon
Words that Describe Me
Assertive, Astute, Clever, Complex, Complicated, Confident, Contemplative, Creative, Curious, Diplomatic, Encouraging, Engaging, Entrepreneurial, Ethical, Flexible, Frank, Friendly, Funny, Happy, Helpful, Honest, Imperfect, Influential, Innovative, Inquisitive, Intellectual, Intelligent, Intuitive, Loved, Loyal, Motivated, Nerdy, Nice, Nostalgic, Observant, Open Minded, Organized, Original, Passionate, Patient, Reflective, Reliable, Responsible, Sarcastic, Sensitive, Simple, Spirited, Supportive, Trustworthy, Unique, Witty, Zany
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