featured: francesca madden
meet francesca -- a beautiful person (inside and out) and a wonderful photographer. when we look at francesca's work, we think pure, calm and beautiful. she has definitely found her style!! francesca came to us a strong photographer and has continued to just grow even stronger and stronger, since attending our spring retreat. one thing we've so loved seeing with francesca is her increased confidence. take a peek at her website and blog--you will see she has the heart of a true artist.
Name: Francesca Madden
Business Name: Francesca Madden Photography
Location: Chicago, IL
Website:www.francescamaddenphotography.com
Blog: francescamaddenphotography.wordpress.com
How many years have you been a photographer?
Like many of us, I began taking photographs after the birth of my daughter in 2006. I took my first client on October 2009.
How would you describe your style?
That’s a hard one because I think people respond to different things about my images. But if I had to describe what I strive for is simple beauty.
Can you share why you chose to attend the wallflower friends retreat this past spring?
hen I was looking online for a Chicago photographer for my daughters, I got interested in what photographers around the country were doing. And I found Leah. I immediately was inspired by her attention to the ephemeral and how each of her shots was more than a family photograph. It was a poem, a work of art, a gift. I became enamored of her approach to her subject matter and her tonal subtleties. I followed her work ever since. When she announced the retreat, my husband and I knew that it would be the perfect opportunity and match for me. We couldn’t afford it but at the same time we couldn’t afford for me to miss this amazing chance. And it was sooo worth it.
What was your favorite part of the retreat?
The atmosphere of openness. With Deb and Leah leading the way, we all seemed so willing to share all of ourselves: technique, processing, inspiration, struggles, hopes and dreams. Nothing was off limits.
Have you (as a photographer) or has your business grown or changed since returning from the retreat? If so, in what ways?
I am a totally different photographer and my business has matured significantly. For starters I am certainly more confident about my work and my style. I went from just selling packages of digital files to having a website, a blog and offering fine art prints and other custom made products! But the most significant change for me is that I now have peers and friends that I can grow with and that is an amazing gift from the retreat.
What type of photographer do you feel would most benefit from the wallflower friends retreat?
Anyone looking for inspiration from within. I think that Deb and Leah’s most valuable lesson is to tap into ourselves, our history, our strengths in order to develop work that is true to ourselves. Each photograph becomes such a reflection of who you are and so much more than just a snapshot.
Where do you see your photography going in the next couple years? Did the retreat help shape that vision?
I see myself getting a much better handle of the technical aspects of photography (I feel that’s my weak spot) and nurturing my relationships with my clients by offering them a service that would inspire loyalty and trust. Five years ago I never would’ve imagined that this would be such a passion of mine but whatever it is that I’m doing in five years, I hope I do it with the same joy and love. The retreat made me understand that that passion is essential not only for obtaining great shots but also for success in anything that you do.
What inspires you, in general?
As a mother, undoubtedly my girls and the desire to capture every aspect of their lives and the true essence of their spirit. Their gestures, the little details about them that only a mother can notice: sofia’s freckle next to her eye; chloe’s way of tilting her head when she is curious about something… their lives are my inspiration.
However, as an artist, my biggest influence is my art historical background. I was exposed to art at a very young age, going to art classes since I was four. As a teenager I started working in museums, which lead me to a degree in art history, a masters in modern art and a career in the museum world. I feel I constantly tap into my “visual library” and refer to very specific artists or works of art.
For example, for my seascapes, I often look at the work of Color Field artists such as Mark Rothko and Jules Olitski. Their two-dimensional compositions and how colors dissolve into one another is something that I consciously try to translate into photography.
Another example of how I refer to art history is some of my close-up portraits. I have done a series of frontal, almost iconic portraits that fill up the shot where the sitter looks straight at the camera and the eyes pull you in. Those type of shots are in direct response to large scale portraits by Francesco Clemente.
I also like to look at children’s illustrated books, borrowed from my daughter’s library. My favorite right now is the “Stella” series by Mary-Louise Gay. Each page is so artfully composed and she makes a powerful and wonderful use of negative space.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 01:28PM
Reader Comments (8)
i can't have a favorite wallflower friend, but i do feel awfully blessed to have francesca so close to me (in friendship & distance). since we all came from all over the world *literally*, i'm so lucky to have this amazingly talented woman close by....to shoot with....to ask advice of....to chat with...and fortunately....to even have her photograph my family this fall. am so lucky to know her. francesca you are amazing. love you!
francesca, you are amazing! i love the soulful works of art you create. and you just also happen to be one of the sweetest girls i know...
Francesca, the colors in your photographs are so beautiful and your style is so consistent. I admire you, your work inspires me!
thank you so much francesca for sharing your art with us! loved your interview. you are truly an inspiration! xo
you have a wonderful vision francesca. So much care in each photograph. Your background in art truly comes through in your work.
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