"HorseSpirit" was photographed in Marin County in 1981. It was a session of  Photomythology.  I wanted to create an image that expressed the intimate, spiritual bond between women and horses. The   series Women and Horses: The Untamed Feminine emerged from the HorseSpirit shoot.
Flowers are erotic in nature. How could it be otherwise? The Erotic Life of Plants was photographed in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens in Piedmont Park and in the San Francisco Botanical Garden  in Golden Gate Park.

"Chevy" and "Hunter" are from from the Southern Ethic Series shot in 1974-75. Five of these images were included in one of the first exhibits and book, The Southern Ethic, presented at Nexus Gallery. Nexus went on to become the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center which has contributed greatly to Atlanta's art community.

Among my favorite images are the composite photographs. In "Descent" the two images were combined in the camera and in "Vision" the images were combined in the darkroom.

"Developing Your Personal Style"  I offer an online course called "Photography: Developing Your Personal Style". This is a tutorial format where the lessons are based on a one to one instruction. I  approach your work, past and present, with the goal of finding a cohesive pattern to your vision. In considering the strong  and weak areas in your style, your technical knowledge, your philosophy, your goals, your voice and your relationship to the medium, I determine a direction for us to work during four sessions. The cost is $80 for four sessions.  Photographers of any skill level and in any process from traditional to digital to alternative whether it's Silver Gelatin, Cibachromes, snapshots, pinholes, Polaroid transfers, heliotypes, platinum, cyanotypes . Anyone in any photographic process may participate. The goal is to support you moving closer to the photographer you want to be.   Photo Shoot using 4X5 view camera on Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. Photo by Sandy Jones from BlueMoon eMedia   I focus on your vision and how to develop it. We  do many things to explore where you are starting from and where you are going in your art. The first class is based on your application which includes a statement, a short bio, and samples of your work or for beginners photo copies of work that is meaning  to them. We will also talk by phone and/or chat online. I am available to give  guidance by e-mail and phone during the time between classes. Each  course is generally four to eight weeks long. Courses are a combination of  photo assignments, resource information, book lists, online conversations, phone conversations, written critiques of your work, and written statements from you.  Six images and application are required . The images  may be slides, B&W Prints, Color Prints, electronic files or Xerox prints to be submitted online or mailed by post. The application is an online form.  If you are interested in taking the class, fill out the online application form. I will e-mail you with further instructions. My Biography E-Mail me at taoscowgirls@yahoo.com. Diane Mariechild | Marcelina Martin | Elsa Gidlow | Canyon Sam  Photomythology | Sacred Art | E-Mail | Store