Kathy Strauss, from Lake Ridge, Virginia, is a graphic designer by trade and has been taking pictures since her college years. She exhibits her work at art festivals, as well as having them shown in galleries throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Her work has won awards and been published in various publications.

Artist Statement:

“Have you ever walked by a scene and what you see takes your breath away? You remember these images in your dreams; they might be clear, they might be small and slightly out of focus, but for some reason they stick with you. I try to capture this energy in each photograph I take, allowing the viewer to feel. My design background actually comes to life in my photography. I compose my shots with precision and harmony, sensitive to graphic composition, repetition, color, rhythm, reflection, pattern, and aesthetics. I always look at what makes the scene spark. I look at how the image vibrates in me—making the image interesting to the viewer and allowing them to connect to the piece. No matter what I shoot, I always see the balance and composition between the elements.”

All of my photos are available in a variety of sizes. I also have a line of original notecards. The notecards are packaged and ready for sale in sets of 8 blank cards (plus envelopes). The come in the following series: Virginia wineries, Nature, Flowers, and Architecture. All pieces are available for wholesale to businesses and retail to the public.

Please contact me for more information about my photos or how you can hire me to photograph your next event. My current festival schedule is listed under the Calendar tab. For additional information about my business, ImageWerks lc or e-mail me here.