Your Bio

Welcome to my site! I am a free lance photographer who has been taking pictures since I received my first brownie camera at age 10. I love photographing landscapes, people and events. I also enjoy watercolors, pastels and collage and I have an MA in Art Therapy. From art teacher to graphic artist to educational psychologist to free-lance photographer and painter, my involvement in expressive arts and image making has taken a few unusual turns. All of them have made the journey a stimulating one.

If you'd like you may rate photos, giving a "thumbs up/down" by moving your cursor to the right side of any photo in a gallery. You are welcome to make comments (click comment tab below the gallery). Any of my photos may be purchased in a variety of sizes, or on a variety of merchandise (like mugs, T-shirts) which are great for gifts. Click on "buy this photo" above any photo. You can contact me at ghostranchclaudia@yahoo.com. Thank you for your support of this site.

Galleries

Daily Photos : Best photos of the day

Daily Photos

Best photos of the day

Updated: Jun 17, 2009 7:49pm PST

B-W Hoffman Spring 09 :

B-W Hoffman Spring 09

Updated: May 11, 2009 3:24pm PST

Case Study 1 :

Case Study 1

Updated: May 11, 2009 3:44pm PST

Old Towne Orange : During this photo shoot in historic Old Towne Orange, CA, with my digital photography class, I walked for 3 hours.  I was intrigued alternately by signs and angles and shadows, the historic architecture, and by people enjoying the out-of-doors, walking mall atmosphere.

Old Towne Orange

During this photo shoot in historic Old Towne Orange, CA, with my digi ...

Updated: May 15, 2009 9:27pm PST

Cowboys & Strobes : These images were taken on two occasions in a neighbor's barn.  Michael W. is the model and friend who was teaching me all about using a single strobe to create unique lighting.  I had a bit of fun captioning the first 5 shots....

Cowboys & Strobes

These images were taken on two occasions in a neighbor's barn. Michae ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2009 4:41pm PST

Modjeska Canyon images :

Modjeska Canyon images

Updated: Apr 15, 2009 8:15pm PST

Ghost Ranch & Abiquiu, New Mexico : A selection of photos taken during the 5 years I lived and worked at Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. To see more or to find out about the conference center go to www.ghostranch.org.

Ghost Ranch & Abiquiu, New Mexico

A selection of photos taken during the 5 years I lived and worked at G ...

Updated: Mar 04, 2009 6:43pm PST

Southern California Scenes : A selection of photos of favorite southern California locations

Southern California Scenes

A selection of photos of favorite southern California locations

Updated: Sep 27, 2007 5:54pm PST

Spring Wildflower Hike : Hiking in the Limestone Canyon wilderness area of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy

Spring Wildflower Hike

Hiking in the Limestone Canyon wilderness area of the Irvine Ranch Con ...

Updated: May 26, 2008 9:42pm PST

Flowers & Gardens : Close-ups of a variety of flowers and gardens

Flowers & Gardens

Close-ups of a variety of flowers and gardens

Updated: Apr 22, 2008 9:07pm PST

Laguna Wedding

On Feb. 1, 2009, as I was enjoying a pleasant day at Laguna with my ca ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2009 5:14pm PST

Favorites and Misfits :

Favorites and Misfits

Updated: Mar 01, 2009 4:44pm PST

Photo Art : These are photos I've played around with in Photoshop, adding a variety of art filters.

Photo Art

These are photos I've played around with in Photoshop, adding a variet ...

Updated: Feb 20, 2008 12:30pm PST

Suzy & Eric

I visited Santa Barbara & got to see Suzy Galbraith 8 months pregnant! ...

Updated: Mar 14, 2009 7:21pm PST

Photography Classes

Updated: May 11, 2009 3:47pm PST

Friends & Family