I present to you a talented photographer: Gibb Photo

7. April 2009, 23:36 UhrFeatured Artists, PhotographyEmma0 comments

Tell me a bit about yourself

Hi, I’m Catherine Gibb and I live in the suburbs of Detroit. I am a member of the Photographers of Etsy (POE) Street Team and the POE Michigan/Detroit Street Team here on Etsy.

What is the name of your Shop?

My username is racergirl1313 and my shop name is “Gibb Photo”. I signed up for Etsy as a buyer first and didn’t realize that my username would end up as my shop name if I decided to sell.

Please describe your creative process

I spend as much time as I can out and about with my camera, leanses and gear. In the spring and summer I go to the local car shows, and to Woodward Avenue on Friday and Saturday nights to shoot the classic cars. My husband and I go to the local parks for hikes and to events around town and I bring my camera along. I also take my camera on all of our vacations.

Where do your ideas come from?

I am inspired by most of what I see around me. I love the lines of classic cars with their graceful curves and artful applications of chrome. I love the twists and turns to tree branches, the way the spring blossoms cover the trees and as quickly as they appear they disappear.

How did you get into your craft?

I have loved photography since I picked up my first camera. When I was a kid I used to go to the park in my neighbourhood and take photos of everything. I was always taking pictures of my friends and family and the world around me. In high school I took formal photography classes and further honed my skills. Since then I have rarely been without a camera and have enjoyed photographing the world around me.

Apart from creating things, what do you do?

I work full time for a business services company. I also am a voracious reader and enjoy sewing and crafting. I love baking and love trying out new recipes.

How do you promote your work?

Sadly, I don’t do nearly enough! I have my own website at GibbPhoto and a blog at gibbphoto.blogspot.com. I also have a Flickr account and I am part of POE, the Photographers of Etsy Street Team. I am also the lone member of the POE Michigan/Detroit group, hopefully we can find more POE members in Michigan to join me!