Lauren Castellana is a photographer from Baltimore who currently works as the Director of Photographic Services for the Marketing and Communications Department at Towson University. With seven years of experience at Towson, she has played a significant role in shaping the photographic identity of the university through her award-winning work.Lauren discusses her early experiences with photography, her influences, and her love for color and surrealism in her work. Lauren also talks about the importance of photographers in documenting and showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of Baltimore. She highlights the balance between technology and practicality in photography and shares her excitement for upcoming projects, including her MFA graduation show.In this podcast:Embark on a podcast journey as we explore how Lauren's love affair with photography sparked during an analog darkroom class, unveiling her decision to shape it into a professional career.Join us in an episode that delves into Lauren's well of inspiration, tracing her admiration for contemporary photographers like Gregory Krutzen and painters such as Edward Hopper.In this episode, we dissect the captivating elements that define Lauren's work—creativity, lighting mastery, and a vibrant palette of colors that add a unique touch to her photography.Tune in to explore Lauren's perspective as a Baltimore-based photographer, discussing the importance of shedding light on the city's beauty and distinctiveness, and countering negative stereotypes through her lens.Join us in unraveling Lauren's photographic toolkit, delving into the mix of Sony and Sigma lenses, as well as Profoto lighting, that weave the fabric of her imagery, while also discovering her resourcefulness in navigating the early stages of her career.https://events.towson.edu/event/mfa_castellana#.Y9mYfxZOkWMJoin us as we dive into the art of photography with Lauren Castellana. From her early influences to her award-winning work, she shares her insights and passion for capturing the perfect shot. Don't miss out!🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★