"Being a photographer is a way of life. I never stop seeing, observing, or appreciating the way things are. Taking a photograph is a chance to preserve a moment, or even extrapolate or emphasize one aspect of a moment. I love being a professional photographer because I learn so much with each click of the shutter. As I loan my eye and technical skill to clients' visions, I learn new ways to see the world because I make their moment—or message, or even themselves—visible. I love the creative process, and, because of my contagious passion, my clients love it too." –MC
range of work:
Maureen has skills across the spectrum of visual communication and media production. She holds a self-designed degree in Visual Communication and Design from Emerson College through which she studied an integration of photography, film, print design, new media design, and art and media history.
She has been an in-house photographer, graphic designer, and new media designer for Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and a videographer, producer, and editor for public television. At present, Maureen works independently freelancer. In addition to photographic assignments, she does graphic design, photo retouching and restoration, tutoring in digital imaging software, and media management consulting.
filmmaking:
Alongside freelancing, her current passion is the post-production of a still-image film about the Little Brothers of Saint Francis, which integrates traditional black and white photographs with audio recordings. Learn more at www.ridiculousandsublime.com.
in the community:
Maureen volunteers her time at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum where she gives introductory talks about the collection. She is also a regular lecturer on art and media topics at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.
Email: info@maureencotton.com Phone: (617) 501-5196
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