Featured Artist of the Month: Sonya Porter Weaver

Sonya Porter Weaver

To welcome the grace and beauty of spring with an emphasis of the newest of new begins, this month’s Featured Artist is one who finds inspiration in our youth. Children, captured through the lens of Sonya Porter Weaver’s camera, are artfully conveyed in their day to day liveliness. In her own words she says, “As a photographer and artist, I believe that capturing the simplicity of our future is essential. Earning a child’s trust and learning their personality helps me to embrace their glory and wonder.

Photography began for me as a child. For whatever reason, it always lingered within. When I entered high school the mystery began to unfold. I could explore with a camera the most mundane of objects and the various personalities of subjects. I could set the mood however I wanted with lighting and composition. I could bring forth the endless idiosyncrasies of our world. As time went on and I worked my way through college, photography was not only an outlet but became a second language. I find inspiration for portraiture in my childhood memories, my daily life, and most of all I find it in my children.”

Come check out Sonya’s some of work at Divani throughout the month of April. Also check out her website at www.sonyaporterphotography.com