Poetic

• Photographer
  Dale M Reid
• Agency / Studio
  Dale M Reid Photography
• Technical Info
  Silver Gelatin Print
• Photo Date
  2017 - 2019 (ongoing)
• Website
  https://www.dalemreidphotography.com

Inspired by my life experiences including my own experiences as a transgender woman, I was able to develop a distinct artistic voice. In 2011, the oyster mushroom captured my imagination because of its bizarre and varied shape, alien texture, and intricate detail. I now capture images of other wild varieties. The uniqueness of each mushroom subject provides the opportunity to push my creativity allowing their poetic voice to tell a story ranging from classical to sensual to erotic. The mushroom images are an ongoing series of silver gelatin prints reminiscent of Weston’s “Bell Pepper” series.

• Biography
  Contemporary fine art photographer Dale M Reid took charge of her destiny by making a commitment to herself and her life partner and soulmate. Reid's belief in herself has allowed her to chart a new course in life as a full-time professional artist and transgender woman. As Dale transitioned through her new life journey, she developed technical skills, questioned convention, trusted her instincts, and with her passion, was able to craft a distinctive artistic voice. Her artwork ranges from classical to sensual to erotic and engages the viewer to question what they see.
• Awards
  Recent Awards and Recognition – 2024 & 2023 2024 Dodho Magazine · Finalist - Monochromatic Awards (Top 100 images published) European Photography Awards - Honorable Mention Exposure One Awards: · Honorable Mention, Abstract . Nominee, Film/Analog 10th Fine Art Photography Awards – Nominee, Nature ipa / International Photography Awards - Official Selection Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3) - Honorable Mention London Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Abstract Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention Monovisions - Honorable Mention Muse Photography Awards – Gold, B&W Photography, Fine Art The Photo Review - Competition Winner 2023 Annual Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Fine Art 18th Black & White Spider Awards - Nominee, Still Life Creative Communication Award (C2A) - Poetic, Best of Best Dodho Magazine: · Finalist - Fine Art Awards (Top 100 images published) · Finalist - Monochromatic Awards (Top 100 images published) European Photography Awards - Poetic, B&W, Abstract, Gold 9th Fine Art Photography Awards – Nominee, Abstract International Photography Award · Deeper Perspective - Honorable Mention · Main Competition - Honorable Mention 20th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, B&W - Honorable Mention London International Creative Competition – Finalist, Photo/Video London Photography Awards - Floral Erotica, Gold Winner Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention Monochrome Photography Awards: · 3rd place - Abstract · Honorable Mention - Abstract Muse Photography Awards - Feast Gold Winner New York Photography Awards - Silver, B&W Abstract Neutral Density Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art, Other The Photo Review - Flora Web Gallery PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris - Honorable Mention Tokyo International Foto Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art