The Desired Effect: Spotlight on Photographer Schaun Champion

Schaun Champion is an international photographer, filmmaker, and instructor who specializes in natural light, portraiture, fine art, and cultural documentary-work. Using both analog and digital cameras, she creates intentionally cinematic and honed imagery inspired by classic films, music, and all things vintage. Her intention is to illustrate the drama within the familiar while exploring themes of diversity and nostalgia.

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She has developed the youth travel photography program. A Looking Glass Project dedicated to helping underrepresented youth of Baltimore gain access to passports, and develop their visual art skills. Currently, she’s partnered with Morgan State University to bring photography education to the Youth Arts Institute.

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BLOOM TO PERISH

“In the absence of human subjects during the 2020 pandemic, my muse assumed another form. Still alive still life is still life and like lives, they are born to blossom and bloom to perish”

—Schaun Champion 

A “Flower Portrait” series created during the 2020 COVID 19 Pandemic

A “Flower Portrait” series created during the 2020 COVID 19 Pandemic

Schaun Champion offers up a virtual feast of beauty, light and joy. Check for her here and be inspired.

 
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