“To me, taking thousands of photographs and then picking one from the bunch is not art. It’s great for commercial photography – weddings and portraiture – but it is not making art. For me, art needs to be more deliberative and thoughtful, more purposeful. You have to invest yourself in the process.” Patricia Bender. 

Sacandaga Beach © Patricia Bender

Pete’s Sunflowers © Patricia Bender

Still 541 © Patricia Bender

Still 543 © Patricia Bender

Still 542 © Patricia Bender

Poisonberries (2) © Patricia Bender

Poisonberries (1) © Patricia Bender

Bystanders © Patricia Bender

Lake Michigan (49) Patricia Bender

Four Mile Creek © Patricia Bender

Bow’s Garden © Patricia Bender

To learn more about the work of Patricia Bender please visit her site at Patricia Bender.

To read our interview to with Patricia Bender please visit, Photographer Patricia Bender.

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