I know I know, maybe it’s not very “pc” to feature one of our very own photopol.us photographers for the Friday Art Star, but we think she deserves some spotlight. She’s got limitless energy for doing what she loves, and surrounds herself with fellow artists to make the DFW photog community a better place. Ange shoots portraits and curates art shows for good causes. Her work can currently be found at Kettle Art, 9th St. Townhomes, Elbow Room, and Mokah Coffee Shop. Her next do good art auction will be at The UltraViolet Rockshow & Silent Art Auction – May 9th @ Club Dada raising money for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Photopol.us hearts her and is proud to have her as part of the team! Note from Ange about the upcoming Ultraviolet show: ***I’m in charge of collecting Art Donations for the Silent Auction to benefit the CFF.org, so am on the lookout for any artists out there who might be willing to participate and give us their art to raise money to find a cure…. email angelina.fitzgerald@gmail.com***
When did you become interested in photography?
My grandmother noticed I had a talent for drawing at an early age and my parents enrolled me in adult art classes that were like, 3-4 hours long when I was in junior high (the last thing I wanted to be doing when I was a teenager) …I had no patience and quickly grew tired of drawing & painting still life & fruit & turned my attention to cameras, where you can get instant gratification.
What gear do you mainly use?
I shoot with “Dex”, my Canon 5D and “Six”, my 16-35mm wide angle lens. I do occasionally alternate “Six” with “Agent 15”, my 15mm fisheye. For close ups and portraits I use “Agent 135”, a 135mm fixed lens.
What is your favorite genre to shoot (Commercial, Portraiture, Conceptual, etc..)
I love shooting people and the challenge of coming up with outdoor locations that make interesting & attractive backdrops. I’m also a huge fan of kids – I’ve had lots of experience practicing on my nephews, Sam & Jack. If you know me, you know I am often shooting pics of myself at arms length w/ my friends and family, it’s something I picked up from my daughter. It makes me happy.
Where do you find your inspiration?
I can be inspired by shoe shopping, cupcakes, a book, a trip to home depot for pete’s sake. My family, especially my daughter and my nephews, my friends, films, magazines … other photographers are a huge inspiration to me. Lately I’ve been studying / admiring the work of Sally Mann.
Samples of Ange Fitzgerald’s Work
If you are a DFW photographer and would like to be featured for our Friday Art Star, please email some examples of your work to info@photopolus.com
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May 1, 2009 at 8:37 am
Robbie Michael
Awesome. Ange is sooo inspiring and talented. I don’t know where she gets her energy. Lub that girl.
May 1, 2009 at 9:02 am
Zach
Don’t forget about her self port work! I think she takes some of the very best self ports (and self ports with her friends).
May 1, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Tay
She is my favorite photographer! I so enjoy her eye for a great shot and her ability to make each shot so unique yet all her “style”!
May 1, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Michael
I love her photogs, and that’s not just cause she’s my sister. Have 3 or 4 hanging in my house! And I really don’t mind helping her with the odd framing job or help her building easel’s to display them on (will work for cheese fries). :-0
May 1, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Theresa Largusa
Ange, you’re a beautiful soul and that energy and spirit comes through crystal clear in your work. I love you and so very proud you’re my sis! Keep seeing the world as you do and never, ever stop snappin’!
May 1, 2009 at 8:20 pm
rebecca
I love it that Ange has her own unique style in shooting her portrait photography. I always know an “Ange Fitzgerald” even before I read the photo credit. … And speaking of credit… let’s give credit where credit is due…. Ange deserves a big freaking huge gold medal with a sparkly strap to wear around her neck, because she is the Olympic champion for bringing art to the community… combining art with music… and using art to promote awarness and raise money for good causes. Ange is one in a million and I’m perfectly fine in this case with photopolus featuring one of their own.
May 1, 2009 at 9:03 pm
robbie michael
*here, here
May 6, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Jason
Wow! These are some great pics! I getting a Sally Mann feel from the top pic, and maybe a bit of Joyce Tenneson in the bottom. Those are both really great shots!!!