Although I have loved photography for many years, it wasn’t until 2013 that I finally
decided to display my work publicly. I’m fortunate and thankful to live in an artist
community where people are so supportive and encouraging.

Aside from occasional workshops or photo tours, I try to improve my skills, photographic
style and ‘eye’ through reading, studying the masters, and following my favorite
professional photographers on various media outlets. One of La Veta’s own fantastic
photographers, Carol Putnam, has helped me a lot over the years and I continue to call
on her for advice and guidance. I also try practicing the ABC’s of photography – Aways
Bring Camera!

Travel is a huge part of my life and I so enjoy going new places and meeting people of
all cultures and backgrounds. As a result, a large part of my portfolio are travel
photographs, mostly landscape but also portrait and street photography. I find it very
challenging to do street photography and would love to have more opportunities to
improve my skills in that area.

I will certainly continue to travel and try to capture the incredible landscapes around me,
but I am also going to take my photography in a new direction by turning my lens on
more personal projects in the local area. You are welcome to visit my website at
njcarroll.smugmug.com.