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C.H.E.L.E.

cheleholtphotography

About Me


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C.H.E.L.E is a freelance photographer recently undertaking MA Commercial study. Currently accepting commissions..
::: Email: [email protected] | AIM chelejh | Web: http://www.virb.com/codenamechele :::
My age is irrelevant, my hair color changes, and I'm constantly trying to find my forward momentum. I'm a photographer and lover of art. I am compelled to create. I've just learned how fragile I really am, and that I need to protect me, for the easiest way to get destroyed is to do it yourself or resign your will. A passion is food, no matter how much I try to deny it. I've also begun to understand these very wise words: "The only person that you can HOPE to control is you." I've been poor, and ate bread for a week to get by. I've been middle class and there are too many rules there. I've been upper class and am terrified of that. I think that even if I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd still not want too much. Having things changes people. In fact, I'm quite sure that I own too much crap right now as it is. I really hate dishes and laundry, but that's only because I own too many dishes and clothes I think. I have allergies. I was a competitive rower, placed second on GB trials. I think I'm afraid of success some days. On the others I simply hate failure. If I had to pick a Disney princess, it would be Belle. She loves to read and write and sees people for the things that they wish to be loved for. My hands hurt a lot, I think I have arthritis. Ummm... I had an action man as a kid, jelly shoes and bracelets, a Rainbow Brite Sprite. I love simplicity. My favorite color is Red. I've come to realise that self discovery is an everyday event. I can play the piano. I'd rather not be indecisive. I still love Paddington Bear and my Paddington Bear money box. I can write and re-write budgets. I was a business manager for a good decade or so. I don't think ignorance will ever be bliss, and that common sense is a taught behavior. I am a technical FReAk! Also, I have the most amazing friends, and have FINALLY connected with my long lost soul mate. (It really is tough finding one another from one life to the next...) All that I have ever wanted, to be happy and true to myself, is now coming completely to fruition. I live for my family, and I photograph and write for me. Not to be understated though, is my need and lust for music. I believe that for a soul to be at peace, music absolutely must exist... Have I mentioned my love for my family? lol. Really, dreams DO come true. I'm just me, yep, pretty much, just me.
What you will see on this site does not even being to scratch the surface of all the images and styles of photography I have shot over the years. This is a collection of what I consider to be my best location & studio work, and offers you a view of the look and style of my Photography. I am constantly adding and updating pictures, please stop by regularly and check out all that is new.
What you bring forth out of yourself from the inside will save you. What you do not bring forth out of yourself from the inside will destroy you. Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.
"To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and the vulgar disparity of life around you. To seek joy in the saddest places. To pursue beauty to its lair. To never simplify what is complicated or complicate what is simple. To respect strength, never power. Above all, to watch. To try and understand. To never look away. And never, never, to forget." - Arundhati Roy.
* * "When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence." - Ansel Adams
* * The enemy of photography is the convention, the fixed rules of 'how to do'. The salvation of photography comes from the experiment." -Anonymous

My Interests

I love and would be interested in exploring more: Bubble baths, the beach, incense, food, art and other artists, music. Manicures, pedicures, massages. The web, blogging. Light colors, intense warmth, words. Water, I swear I was a mermaid in a past life. Snuggly blankets and pillows, naps. Reading everything. Success, money. Love. An oreo cookie. Restaurants. Ball-games, pubs, peanuts in the shell. The lake, a sunset, a sunrise. The way the woods make sound even though they're still. Sand between my toes, jumping in mud puddles. walking with my baby on the beach. Eating ripened strawberries, berries, melon, prosciutto. Drinking apple juice mixed with Pellegrino. Luau's and pineapple. frozen Strawberry Daiquiri. A soppy movie, a scary movie, a movie that is a mind f*ck. Staring at the stars, picking out shapes in the clouds. Camping, bonfires, smores. Rings, bracelets, charms, amulets. There's so much more, really, like bacon and marmalade. Bob James' music for the masses. strolling through the Morikami, Valencia Aquarium, The Planetarium, all of those beautifully historic places. Not being corrected even when I'm wrong. Giggles, smiles. Dandelions and daisies. CHOCOLATE. Tea. Foot massages. ultra body massages. Jupiter style. Chicken ball, guacamole, chips. Macintosh apples, Valencia oranges. Salmon, ginger, the ocean. Easter, Christmas, The New Year, all the holidays. First Impressions. Second Chances. Third Chances. Hope, faith, compassion. Self expression, hair dye. Apple pie, blueberry pie, peach pie, Fruit smoothies. Lavender, coconut, lemon. Cherry blossoms, springtime. Tattoos, coloring on yourself with markers. Charm, foreplay, longing, lust, fulfillment. Kittens, dogs, birds, turtles, black mollies. Aqauriums... yeah, got the water fetish pretty bad. Whew. That's enough for now. Oh wait, one more, you! :)

I'd like to meet:


The Artistic, The Bold & especially The Opinionated ;) If you are interested in my work and would like to involve me in a project plse feel free to contact me.

Music:

Drum n Bass::Jazz::Nu Skool Breaks::Dubstep etc.. anything with an amazing bassline and sweet melody will hold my attention.

I will say this for music. Music has the ability to calm, lift and transcend to the extent that not many other things in life can reach. I can't live without it,nor will I :)

Movies:

well written stories with stunning imagery will tug at my heart strings.

Television:

Wildlife Documentaries, Travel, Food, National Geographic

Books:

the Photography section of any bookstore, coffee-table books, and Tolkien of course.

Heroes:

The idea is, if I can't heal from my art, then how can you heal? ~ Maynard J. Keenan

My Blog

Fusion/Urban Chemistry Recordings ~ Recent Artwork Commission

Label @ http://www.myspace.com/ucfusion "Lost Time" Mix available for download @ http://www.virb.com/ucfusion Artwork ( & more) available for viewing @ http://www.virb.com/codenamecheleNo One Remembe...
Posted by C.H.E.L.E. on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:22:00 PST

100 Things Ive Learned About Photography

Since I rediscovered my severe love of photography two and a half years ago I have learned different things which I would like to share with you today. These lessons have made me richer and I hope tha...
Posted by C.H.E.L.E. on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:17:00 PST