 Laura Moul
PPA Certified, Master Photographer Milton, West Virginia
About the Artist
Since 1991, Laura has been creating award-winning photographic landscape and scenic images. She is one of only 3% of professional photographers in the United States that has achieved national certification from the Professional Photographic Certification Commission. She has completed requirements and successfully recertified in 2003 and 2008. Additionally, she was awarded Master Photographer in 2001. Laura is a Tamarack artist, whose work has been juried into galleries and art shows in WV, Oh, and KY. She is one of the selected artists in the University of Charleston WV Artists Emma Byrd Gallery permanent exhibit.
She utilizes digital capture with minimal postproduction to produce images that evoke emotional memories to represent the beauty of nature. Laura’s goal and aspiration is to be a technically-proficient, aesthetically-pleasing photographer who continues to improve one’s craft. She continutes to successfully compete in professional competitions and participate in continuing education activities.
Laura’s current goals include enhancing creativity utilizing digital imagery to to portray realistic landscape images, exploring marketing and business development skills, continuing to use desktop publishing and graphic art skills to create collages and mixed media artwork.
The portfolio of Laura’s work includes publications, calendars, tourist brochures, speaking at local, state and regional conferences, solo and group exhibits, as well as selected participation in galleries, gift shops, and art and craft shows. A new area Laura is offering is commissioned work for home decor.
Community activities are important as well. Artwork has been donated to various nonprofit organizations. Laura also volunteers her time to serve on various board of directors. In 2009, Laura was awarded the Joseph W. Barta,Jr. Memorial Award for her outstanding service to the Professional Photographers of West Virginia.
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RETAIL LOCATIONS Art Emporium and West Virginia Cultural Center Museum Store, Charleston, WV; Cafe Cimino, Sutton,WV; Classic Antiques, Huntington, WV; Red Caboose Gift Shop at the Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau Huntington, WV ; Historic Central Storage Gift Shoppes; Clarksburg,WV : Huntington Museum of Art Gift Shop, WV; Tamarack-Best of West Virginia, Beckley; The Upstairs Gallery, Ashland, KY; Wheeling Artisan Center, WV; WVHighlands Artisan Gallery, Davis, WV. New locations in May! Main Street Gallery in Buckhannon, Ben's Old Loom Barn, and Canaan Trading Co. in Canaan Valley. More locations being added.
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Latest Workshop News!!
Laura is sharing her knowledge of photography in Charleston and Huntington, West Virginia this spring.
In February and March, Laura held scheduled Beginner Digital Photography Workshops at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Charleston. A portion of her fee was donated to help fund art education programs for the church. Other workshops will be held later this year, but are unscheduled at this time. Review this space for future announcements. If interested feel free to contact Laura (see numbers below), or contact by email.
Laura holds workshops at The Red Caboose, Cabell Huntington Convention and Visitors Bureau If interested in this, please contact Laura at 304-743-8281 or email her at lauramoul@aol.com. A two hour workshop is now set for Thursday, September 16 from 2-4 pm. This is an introductory class on digital photography. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Just call Laura. A small fee will be charged. Bring your camera and manual too. NEW: another intro class on digital photography is now scheduled for Saturday, October 9th from noon to 2 pm. Please call Laura to reserve your spot.
Laura is also arranging private workshops for Intermediate SLR photographers by request. Saturday, Apri 17th, she led a group from CAMC, illustrating photo techniques, composition etc. Following the 'shoot' at Kanawha State Forest, images were downloaded and critiqued. It was fun to help others in enjoying photography and the outdoors. Lots of questions can be asked and hopefully shared in a small group workshop.
At Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Laura was the Resident Professional Photographer in May 2010. Programs--May 2 Intro. to Digital Photography Walk-Freeland Trail 6 pm (great evening shooting after a rainstorm); and oin May 14 Travel Photography Tips-Refuge Center 7 pm; May 15 Valley Vibes: Introduction to Point & Shoot Digital Photography-Refuge Center 7 pm. Both programs were well-received, with powerpoints and handouts provided.
Speaking: Laura is available for speaking to local groups on a variety of topics such as "Travel Photography", "Introduction to Digitial Photography" "Canaan Wildlife Refuge Experience" etc.
Laura wil be speaking about marketing fine art photography on Monday, September 20, 2010, at Hedgecock Photography in Huntington to the Ohio Valley Professional Photographers.
Professional Photographers of America has selected Laura to conduct a Super Monday "Marketing Fine Art Photography" for Monday, Oct 25, 2010, 8 am to 5 pm. It will be held at Twin Falls State Park and for early arrivals on Sunday, Laura will led a photo shoot of the park. Twin Falls is in Wyoming County, West Virginia in southern WV.
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My photography blog and Other Photo News
I am always adding blogs several times a week. Lots of information for beginning and intermediate photographers can be found, along with information on competitions, workshops, wildflower walks, online albums and classes etc. Keep checking for new topics. Any suggestions from readers of this website would be appreciated. Just email me.
New Blog for Summer 2010
Blue Ridge Country Magazine asked me to share my experiences as featured resident photographer for the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in May. These projects take time so be patient and please keep checking back. http://www.blueridgecountry.com/blogs/canaan-valley-refuge-photographer.html Enjoy! The second post was added on June 13th http://blueridgecountry.com/blogs/canaan-valley-photography.html Third post was addd June 26th http://www.blueridgecountry.com/blogs/photographer-resident-canaan.html. Cara Modisett has been the editor helping me.
Newspaper Articles this Summer (2010)
A local newspaper worked with me to do a first-person account of my experience in May. The Huntington Herald Dispatch had a feature article about my Month in Canaan published Sunday, June 20th. There are photos in the paper, as some online too. It has been interesting to edit my story with Dave Lavender's wonderful help.
I added a post to my blog about my writing experiences http://www.innovativephotopro.com/2010/06/25/getting-published-canaan-valley-story.html
The Clarksburg Exponent Telegram interviewed me for "Discoving a Talent for Art" a story published Sunday, July 11, 2010. I am a native of Salem, which is 14 miles west of Clarksburg. I couldn't find the link (sorry), Thanks to a great writer Lifestyle Editor Julie Perine, who interviewed me by phone. Special thanks to Connie Poe of Historic Central Storage & Gift Shoppes for giving Julie my name.
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Contact Information
email: lauramoul@aol.com
phone: 304-743-8281
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Latest Exhibits
Art Gawk in downtown Charleston, West Virginia during FestivALL 2010 in June and July. Laura had three framed images for display during this fun event. http://www.festivallcharleston.com/ Art Gawk has now moved to Huntington and I have 3 framed images on display somewhere in the downtown area for August and September.
The Upstairs Gallery in Ashland, Kentucky--Laura has new framed images for the summer and fall (after Sept 15). http://www.yessy.com/TUG The Fourth Annual Photography Exhibit will open on 1st Friday September 3rd. I entered four framed images.
I also have new work at the WVHighlands Artisans Gallery in Davis, WV. The gallery in Davis is now open every day during the summer months. http://www.wvhighlands.net/
'Color Complements' 2nd Annual Summer Photography Exhibition at The Renaissance Art Gallery in Huntington, WV. Show runs from July 2 through August 1, 2010. Entered three framed metallic images. http://renaissancegalleryart.blogspot.com/ My "Hearts of Grandeur" photo of wild bleeding hearts received a Merit Award at the opening reception on July 11, 2010.
"Landscapes of West Virginia" Inspired: A West Virginia Series of Juried Exhibitions at the West Virginia Cultural Center Commissioners Gallery, opening reception June 28th. Both of my framed metallic photographs were selected "Misty Trail" and "Morning Path". This exhibit will continue until January 9, 2011. Only 33 artwork was chosen from over 150 submitted pieces. http://www.wvculture.org/museum/exhibits.html#inspired
Cynthia Bickey Art Gallery Beckley Art Group Juried Exhibition 2010 Laura' s photo "Exit Strategy" was accepted into this show that runs from August 20-September 19, 2010. Opening reception was August 20, 2010, 6:30 - 8 pm. The gallery is located at 600 Johnstown Road, Beckley, WV.
Allied Artists of West Virginia has a Members Only Show at the University of Charleston art gallery in the student union. Over 54 artwork (from 54 artists) can be seen. Laura has her "Impressions of Dolly Sods", a limited edition metallic photo collage. This show can be viewed during the month of September. At the opening reception August 26th it was great to see the diversity and talent of this group.
The Tri-State Arts Association Bi-ennial Exhibition will open Sept 4, 2010 at the Huntington Museum of Art. Opening Reception is on Sunday, September 5 from 2 - 4 pm. I proudly had one framed artwork accepted "Beauty is Where You Find It". Open to the public, we'll have wonderful food too, as well as door prizes. The show will remain up until the end of Sept.
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Juried Art (& Craft) Shows in 2010
Vandalia Gathering at West Virginia State Capitol Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30 Charleston, West Virginia Great Show! Although it didn't rain, it was hot, but I was happy to be in a shady spot. Thanks for all that stopped by and enjoyed my booth! http://www.innovativephotopro.com/2010/05/27/vandalia-gathering-memorial-day-weekend.html
Art in the Park Tri State Arts Association Saturday, September 18 and Sunday, September 19 Huntington, West Virginia. June's Art in the Park is scheduled for the weekend before Father's Day in 2011. Check this out http://www.innovativephotopro.com/2010/06/07/tri-state-arts-association-wv.html
Mountain State Art & Craft Fair Cedar Lakes Thursday, July 1 through Saturday, July 3 Ripley, West Virginia. I just added a blog about this: http://www.innovativephotopro.com/2010/06/25/mountain-state-art-craft-fair.html
River Arts Holiday Show Friday, December 3 (evening) and Saturday, December 4 Unitarian Universalist Church Charleston, West Virginia
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