Female Fotographer Flickr Feature: Heather Leann Monterosso

Tiny Box

Heather Leann Monterosso was born and raised in New York City. Growing up in the same house her mother was raised and inspired by her father's photographic work, Heather delved into her artistic inclinations at an early age. She more than made up for her lack of formal training by her own devices. Photographing incessantly, in secret for years until finally acknowledging her ability to make deep connections with herself and the world, Heather was able to begin sharing her passion with others.

The sentimental side of Heather's work is symbolically woven into both her personal and professional work as a portrait photographer. She finds the Northeast especially inspiring, drawing upon the rich history and varying landscapes. Heather explains that creating portraits of women and families often brings her the most joy as her process is a deeply personal experience.  

In her emotive, personal work, Heather enjoys the productivity of transforming unpleasant experiences into intense, lingering moments to reflect upon. The risks involved in pursuing her photography are well worth the work involved. Please take a moment to experience some of Heather's personal work here, her professional work on Heather's website and her Flickr photostream. For more work from the Female Fotographers, please visit our group: Female Fotographers on Flickr.

Dance With Me

Wild Snapdragons

River Dance

I Find Time For You

Written and edited by: Rachel Wolfe

CIRCUMSTANCE

The Work of BJ + Richeille Formento
Written and edited by Rachel Wolfe

Revolver Shoots is the photographic union of husband and wife, BJ and Richeille Formento. Influenced by Hitchcock, Cindy Sherman and Edward Hopper, BJ and Richeille combine cinematic principles with painterly styling in their photographic works.

Born on different sides of the globe these two have fused their work together seamlessly. BJ brought his expertise working with Mary Ellen Mark, Hans Neleman, Annie Leibovitz, Eugene Richards and Arnold Newman. Richeille has a background in the fashion industry as an art director and designer for Calvin Klein, Diesel, DKNY and various independent fashion labels. Their expertise and extensive knowledge is evident in their remarkable commercial and fine art works. 

In addition to the duo's work with Revolver Shoots, BJ and Richeille developed the photography library, Eyecandy Images. Serving both royalty-free and rights-managed clients, the images available are energetic, polished, sexually charged and teeming with stylish witticisms and jaw-dropping inspiration.

Presented here, Circumstance, is a tribute to their personal influences as well as a showcase of the vulnerabilities and strengths in women. Highlighting an ability to forge ahead with a sense of serenity amidst chaos and disaster.

For more information and history on the life and works of BJ + Richeille Formento, please explore the following links:

http://www.revolvershoots.com/

http://www.eyecandyimages.com/

Gain some "instant karma" by supporting Circumstance in Haiti: via Kickstarter

ANIA

DIJANA

FRANCESCA

LIANNA

LYSANDRA

MEREDITH

PAIGE

REESE

SAM

TATIANA