Shae’s work has a wonderful way of pulling you past the surface and into something a little more fantastical. There’s often a real sense of depth in her submissions, whether she’s building a creative composite, playing with double exposure, or getting in close with some truly striking macro work. Shae clearly isn’t afraid to experiment, but what makes her photos stand out is how clean and polished they still feel. There’s always something interesting to discover, and many of her frames make you come back for a second look. This week marks Shae Fazzolari’s 197th frame in the project!
-Yosef
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Name: Shae Fazzolari
Current All-Time Streak: 197
Joined 52Frames: July 2022
Your “walk-around” gear right now:
Canon EOSR5 24-70mm
The place you call home:
Vancouver, WA USA
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Your life in 30 words or less
I have a fantastic husband, 2 great kids and their future spouses, and an amazing dog! Obsessed with Photography, love nature, wine, books, did I say photography!?
Can you share 2 images, one from your past, and one more recent, that show your evolution as a photographer?
What has been your favorite style of shooting lately?
I’m not sure that I have a favorite style, but I really enjoy photographing bits of nature past their prime (AKA lovely dead crap!) I never would have noticed such beauty without photography. I often come home from walks with dead flowers, grasses, dandelion puffs, to which my husband says “You are SO weird!”, I maintain they are treasures! In scrolling through my submissions I see I have a fairly even split of black and white,/earthy tones in my photos and then the complete opposite with colorful and vibrant photos. I guess I’m an equal opportunity photographer !
What was the first photo you ever submitted to 52Frames?
How did you find out about 52Frames?
Lisa Merrill courtesy of Sharon Linton via
What submission are you most proud of and why?
This is the first photo where I dug really deep, and shared something incredibly personal through photography. I really hesitated to submit this. I did not want to offend or alienate anyone. I do feel like I was able to respectfully and yet genuinely share my story with this photo.
One tip you’d like to share?
Join a mini group and a local FB framers group! AND be an active participant. Find 52f photographers that you not only enjoy their work, but also their stories. Follow, comment and learn from them. 52F is , or can be, about the relationships we build, as well as the photography we create.
Why is 52Frames meaningful to you?
I became interested in photography inadvertently because of Covid (long story, but short version-my son was a SR in HS for 2020/2021 and got seriously behind in school. I helped him out by taking all of the photos for his art elective (he had to edit)- and I fell in LOVE. I asked for a camera for Christmas, and the “obsession” was born! 52F has given me inspiration, a reason to pick up my camera every single week, a reason to challenge myself to learn more than I ever would otherwise. This is a community where we cheer each other on, and inspire each other. I have built several wonderful friendships through 52f , where we are now not only photography pals, but true friends. Some weeks I feel like “how long can I do this,” followed immediately with “I can’t imagine ever NOT doing this!”
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Congratulations Shea, it was so great to come across this FB post. Fun to read your answers especially since Judi and I know you through this wonderful 52Frames family and every week read your description about the way how you addressed the assignment and looking at the images you chose to share. You are one of our favorite framers.
Thank you so much Carlos – and I feel the same about you and Judi! Wonderful people as well as photographers!
Ahhhhh, Shae!! Congratulations on your feature! Well deserved. You are an amazing photographer and you put in so much effort, which really shows!! I’m honored to call you friend!
Cindy
Thank you Cindy! And your friendship means SO much to me!!!
Shae, congrats on this feature. I have enjoyed following you for some time now. Although I love your work, I really enjoy our support of one another through commenting (when we can) on our weekly submissions. You’re easy to connect with and your work is beautiful. I love 52 for many of the same reasons you do. I always look forward to seeing how you have taken on an assignment and love seeing all your progress.
Thank you so much Pam! I love seeing your work, and enjoy our feedback to each other!
I was so happy to see one of my favorite photographers on 52Frames featured here! I love your photography and it was great to read your backstory. You are always so kind and encouraging, I can’t imagine how much time you take in responding to comments and leaving comments. I can tell you are a very caring person. Congratulations on your feature, so well deserved!
Congratulations on being a featured framers, Shae! I’m enjoying following your work and being inspired by your creativity!
Shae, congratulations on the feature! I’m a fan of your work and and always look forward to your submissions. It’s also a pleasure to connect with you via 52Frames.
Thank you so much Cristina! and I feel the same – your work is fantastic!
Congratulations Shae on your well deserved feature. I love your photography & have enjoyed watching your growth since the beginning!
Lovely article! So happy to see you featured, Shae. You and your work is a joy to follow. You are such a wonderful example of the welcoming community 52F provides. Congrats!