Biography
Janelle DeRuosi is a hobbyist photographer located in Escalon, California (Central Valley Region). She has always loved photography, as well as every other form of art, and has taken pictures at every opportunity since her parents first let her hold a camera. While she will always have respect for film, she loves the freedom to grow as a photographer that shooting digital has allowed her. She continually seeks opportunities to learn more about photography and enjoys sharing and discussing what she has learned with others. She is involved with several local camera clubs.
Janelle is happiest when she is creating. When she was younger she used her photographs as inspiration and reference for drawing and painting. She now focuses on photography as her primary medium. When she has time, she still draws, paints, dabbles in graphic art, and even interior design. Someday, perhaps, she'll consider herself a professional photographer. For now she is satisfied just to be able to create something that she and others can enjoy.
Most weekends Janelle can be found exploring and photographing California with her husband in tow. Fortunately, this gives him the opportunity to pursue his hobby--geocaching.
Janelle is happiest when she is creating. When she was younger she used her photographs as inspiration and reference for drawing and painting. She now focuses on photography as her primary medium. When she has time, she still draws, paints, dabbles in graphic art, and even interior design. Someday, perhaps, she'll consider herself a professional photographer. For now she is satisfied just to be able to create something that she and others can enjoy.
Most weekends Janelle can be found exploring and photographing California with her husband in tow. Fortunately, this gives him the opportunity to pursue his hobby--geocaching.
Accomplishments
Janelle has received numerous awards over from photography competitions such as the Delicato Vineyards Photography Show, the Lodi Grape Festival, the San Joaquin County Fair, and the Manteca Camera Club Contest & Show.
A number of Janelle's 2010 Color the Skies Hot Air Balloon Festival images have been used on the Color the Skies website over the past few years. Also, Janelle's festival photos will be on display in the waiting rooms in the new wing at Children's Hospital Central California starting in 2012.
A number of Janelle's 2010 Color the Skies Hot Air Balloon Festival images have been used on the Color the Skies website over the past few years. Also, Janelle's festival photos will be on display in the waiting rooms in the new wing at Children's Hospital Central California starting in 2012.
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In the November 16-22, 2011, issue of the Sierra Lodestar, Janelle is mentioned as a local artist in an article about shopping for art gifts during the holiday season in California's Gold Country. Unfortunately, Misty Redwood Glen Gallery no longer exists. Click here to read the full article.
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2011 Bodie Foundation Calendar
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"Outside-In," renamed as "Past Visions," was chosen to be included in the Bodie Foundation's 2011 Calendar (sold out) and appeared as the November image.
2010 Digital Image of the Year
"Stone & Steel," taken outside of the de Young Museum in San Francisco, was awarded Digital Image of the Year in the B (Beginner's) Class for 2010 by the Stockton Camera Club. Janelle is currently in the SCC's AA class.
Olympus C2500L
ISO 400
1/640 @ f/5.6
Olympus C2500L
ISO 400
1/640 @ f/5.6
