It's me! Maxine!

Hello everyone. My name is Maxine, I'm 28 years old and currently a junior. This is my first year at CSU-P and also my first year back to school since 2014. Back then, I was pursuing a BFA with an emphasis on graphic design. I came into CSU-P last summer as a mass comm major with an art minor, and am already looking at switching back to the BFA program in creative media because digital art is where my true passion lies.

After being born and raised in Wisconsin and completing my first 2 years of college there, I had a quarter-life crisis, dropped out, and moved to Idaho... and then eventually North Dakota... and then eventually Pueblo, Colorado. I live here with my boyfriend, 2 dogs, and 2 cats.

Caleb (33) and Maxine (28)

Izzy (13) and Atlas (almost 3)

Eevie (top, 4) and Wednesday (5)

I took my first (and only) film photography class in high school and like most people, I was hooked right away. It's maintained a top spot in my favorite media since, and with the help of advancements in technology along the way, it's easily been one of my most practiced and most utilized art forms. This is especially true during my years away from school. I completely quit drawing and painting, but continued to explore and fall in love with photography as I moved around the country, especially enjoying long exposure photography of water or nature at night.

near Featherville, Idaho

milkyway near Bruneau, Idaho

near McCall, Idaho

I love dramatic B&Ws...

...and geometric shapes

I love my ND filters

Caleb doing the mannequin challenge for this shot

this was shot at night by campfire

near Ketchum, Idaho

longer exposure yoga self-portrait

also Idaho lol


I'm still not 100% sure what I want to do with the rest of my life but I am definitely hoping it involves photography and digital art. Thanks for reading!


Comments

  1. CelesteAugust 28, 2021 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Maxine (-:
    I can see how you have such a strong passion for photography, it really shows in your work! Is it something you like to do for fun or something you think you'd want to pursue more as a career? Hope you have a great school year!

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  2. Glori MartelAugust 31, 2021 at 9:25 PM

    Hello, Maxine! I loved reading about your dreams and who you are. I loved seeing all of your photos, they were all gorgeous. I believe you will reach amazing heights and accomplish your goals. You got this!

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