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The Art of Photography

Frames of my life

Hi, I’m Kofi Cromer—a freshman at Colorado Mesa University and a self-taught photographer driven by curiosity and creativity. My journey began when I started recording moments in my life, random time spent with friends or photos of things I found appealing. At the end of my senior year I really started expanding my camera roll. With just my iPhone 12, I started trying new angles and seeing things I never recognized before. What I discovered amazed me: powerful, expressive moments could be captured without high-end gear or formal training. This website is my personal gallery and journal—an invitation into my visual world. It’s a space where I share my story and perspective while proving that artistic, compelling photography isn’t reserved for those with expensive cameras or years of experience. Within these pages, you’ll find the key lessons I’ve learned behind the lens over the past year, paired with insights from seasoned professionals. Whether you’re a beginner with a smartphone or an enthusiast with a DSLR, there’s something here to help you sharpen your eye and elevate your craft. Let’s frame the ordinary in extraordinary ways—and turn fleeting moments into timeless images.

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Gallery

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All photos by: Kofi Cromer

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Get in Touch

If you have any questions or enjoy the photos on my website and are interested in buying prints, please contact me at: Kncromer@mavs.coloradomesa.edu

Sources:

“The fool, with all his other faults, has this also. He is always getting ready to live.” Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/quotes/279820.

 

“A photograph is the pause button of life.” Kate Backdrop, 19 Apr. 2023, www.katebackdrop.com/blogs/news/30-inspiring-photography-quotes.

 

“Regardless of what you think it is, photography is a deeply meaningful pursuit because it challenges our worldview…” Through the Lens: Exploring the Philosophy of Photography, 

www.whiteroomstudio.com.sg/blog/through-the-lens-exploring-the-philosophy-of-photography/. 

 

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/quotes/565949.

 

“To know the road ahead, ask those coming back. But to understand the journey, you must walk it yourself.” Wisdom Quotes, www.wisdomquotes.com/chinese-proverbs/.

Palmer, Jane. “When and How to Use Long Exposure Photography.” Visual Wilderness, 23 June 2021, https://visualwilderness.com/fieldwork/when-and-how-to-use-long-exposure-photography.

“Camera Shutter Speed.” Cambridge in Colour, www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-shutter-speed.htm.

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