As a hobbyist photographer I developed an interest in combining "fantasy and reality" back in the late 1990's. At that time my graphics knowledge consisted of a vague familiarity with PhotoImpact. With the help of some friends who were learning Poser at the time I obtained some "tubes" of fairies which I incorporated into various shots of flowers and gardens and eventually purchased Poser in an attempt to create my own additions to my photos.
Through a graphics design course I took on line I met some of the greatest Poser artists around. Paramount was meeting Jayme from Illusions Designs (in my mind the "King of Poser Art" ) who spent countless hours and infinite patience teaching me how to actually use the program, add dimension and shadow and most importantly--create a personality to the figures thus giving them that certain "glow". Without that, you would most likely still be looking at flat, lifeless images in my gallery.Â
Once comfortable with using the program I developed an interest in character creation.  Again my dear Jayme to the rescue -- always coaching and challenging me to go beyond what I thought I could do...and the result is the characters you will soon find in my store.   Â
I still have a ways to go before I'm completely satisfied with my images and characters, but in the journey lies all the fun!
Comments (18)
kelvinhughes
most excellent image well done
Bossie_Boots
Oh wicked Maxine we have one of these yearly august bank holiday superb capture thank you for sharing hugs lou x
Jilly
What a beautiful clear photo. That must've been something to see that day.
StyleKnight
beatiful day, thats for sure . nice capture
magnus073
They are beautiful Maxine, great pic for sure
tcombs
I love balloons.
CaperGirl42
Beautiful capture Maxine! awesome picture! hugz anne
fruitier
wow this would have been awesome to see in person,thanks for sharing
durleybeachbum
Exciting and colourful shot.
flaviok
Excelente captura minha amiga, aplausos (5)
brycek
Fantastic capture Maxine..wonderful colors!!
drifterlee
Gorgeous colors on those baloons, Maxine! Great shot!!
priss117
You won't catch me in one of those things. hahaha Nope!
LudyMelltSekher
My dear friend, Precious photography, Impressive!!Congratulations !! A million stars*****Happy Tuesday. Hug in Your heart.Luminous Blessings. Ludy
eekdog
what a trip Maxine, was working on posting some balloon classic pics from here in co springs, we have every labor day weekend. very cool shot! lol steve
densa
wonderful shot
busi2ness
Very colorful captures. I suppose you had a ball at the festival.
missgrin
Nice pic...