My personal challenge with my photography is to create the most striking image that excites me on a personal level! I hope the viewer will take away their own reactions to find a meaningful connection with my photography.

I specialize in places of travel locations, seascapes & landscapes, the natural world, urban environments. I prefer vibrant color, bold graphic statements for impact. I use the best light that directs the viewer’s interest to the subject.

My photo style represents the subject realistically, directing the attention to the composition in a straightforward way. I also create imaginative interpretations of the original image, with creativity, during the editing process. It helps me to approach the composition using a variety of in – camera techniques, or through the editing process, to express my vision outcome.

I show my photography at the Ocean Blue ART VAULT gallery in Half Moon Bay. (HMB) I’m a member of Coastal Art League Gallery (HMB) and participate annually in exhibits and themed art shows. I participate in two annual Silicon Valley Open Studio events. Over 300+ locations in Bay Area three weekends in May – 35 yrs Bay Area tradition. I’m an active Peninsula Camera Club member, enjoy judged photography competition, board leadership, and I’m responsible for club education, including the annual education speaker series held six times a year. I also participate annually in Arts of Bear Valley Music Festival-Art show and in Murphy’s, a member art show in the Western Sierra’s.

Photography continues to challenge my creative side to explore and learn something new always! Barbara Masek Photography is a commercial photography service business since 2010. I work with clients in head & portrait, event, promotions and visual website assignments too.

The natural surroundings and local coastal community enrich me but I also have the joy to enjoy Big Trees, in Calaveras County, Western Sierra’s during all seasons. The beauty of the redwoods, Stanislaus River, the mountains, the warm spirited neighbors and community draw me in to provide lots of photography inspiration.

A famous quote by Imogen Cunningham fits me. “Which of my photographs is my favorite? The one I am going to take tomorrow!” Life is always exciting with a camera in hand.