Enjoy the compelling New England scenes in photographer Lois Cuniff’s portfolio, and be sure to visit her website for more.
![Hovering](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Hovering8.jpg)
“Hovering”, photograph by Lois Cunniff
I am a self-taught photographer, and completely loving my journey. I am artistic by nature, and highly visual, so photography came very naturally to me.
![Simplicity](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/simplicity.jpg)
“Simplicity” photograph by Lois Cunniff
I love the freedom that photography gives me to explore the world around me. I became interested in photography as part of my pet care business, and found out by accident that I have a good eye for it. As time went on I developed an interest in photographing cityscapes, landscapes, and seascapes.
![Better Days](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Better-days-2.jpg)
“Better days” photograph by Lois Cunniff
I grew up vacationing at different spots along the New England coast, so I am naturally drawn there; I think the Maine coastline is the most beautiful coastline in this country. Maine is always the first place I head when I need a quick getaway; it always feels like home.
![Bell in Hand](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Bell-In-Hand-1.jpg)
“Bell In Hand” photograph by Lois Cunniff
The thing I love most about photography is I am constantly learning and growing. My new obsession is night photography. Boston is a beautiful city, and has a whole new look at night. I love to shoot long exposures, which creates the long streaking effect of car lights so beautifully. There are many overpasses that have Boston in the backdrop as traffic steams by.
![Divergence](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Divergence7.jpg)
“Divergence” photograph by Lois Cunniff
The biggest obstacle to a great city shot is the annoying chain-link fence they put in for safety, sigh… I recently learned a way to shoot through the fence in a way that the camera ignores the fence, and still allows me to create the streaming light effect. Sometimes a fence can be an artistic part of the photo, but often I wish it wasn’t there, so I am pretty excited that I learned a way to work around it.
![Little Italy](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Little-Italy-5.jpg)
“Little Italy” photograph by Lois Cunniff
I endure some strange looks and occasional comments as I stand in the dark waiting for my camera to capture the scene. Long exposures take a little time for the camera to process, and it must look especially odd when I shoot on a cold winter’s night.
![Tobin Sky](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Tobin-Sky-10.jpg)
“Tobin Sky” photograph by Lois Cunniff
I am learning to just ignore the looks for the sake of my art. My goal with my photography is to somehow become independently wealthy, so I can travel around capturing the beautiful cities of the world at night.
![Fan Pier](https://www.artsyshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Fan-Pier-4.jpg)
“Fan Pier” photograph by Lois Cunniff
Short of that, my goal is to capture Boston and New England the best way I know how.
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these are amazing shots Lois
Thanks Ritika , and a big thank you to Carolyn for selecting me to be featured.
Lois I love these photos! You are so talented. I see a show in the near future!