Landscape Photography allows me to spend more time outdoors, with my 4 legged best friend (a mutt named Brandy). The majority of my work is landscapes found in the Pennsylvania/New Jersey area. Both of these states have a wealth of beautiful and geographically diverse State and Local parks.

My photos encompass a mid size view of an area, with very little macro or panoramic work. I find myself drawn to rainy, foggy days. I try to use the fog in a way that simplifies the background in the scene, enhancing the visual impact of the foreground. Water of all forms entices me as a topic. Waterfalls are extremely powerful to stand near, yet by using a timed exposure they appear more enchanting than strong. And reflections in still water have a calming effect. There is peacefulness in my photographs of water in its various forms.

I produce photo note cards of over 200 images along with archival quality matted and framed pieces. I’ve recently begun creating my own frames that are unique to the photograph. I print photos on canvas, making my own frames for the canvas.

I’ve expanded my photography career to include photo journalism. I’m surprised how much I enjoy it. It has also greatly improved my photography skills, because you have a lot less time to “get the shot.” You need to evaluate the entire scene and lighting quickly.

All of my photographs are taken with a Canon EOS 30D digital camera. The photos are printed using an Epson 4800 printer with Epson’s archival inks and paper (and Epson Canvas). I also do all of my own matting and framing using Crescent or Bainbridge conservation quality mats. In my framed pieces I use pre-cut TruVue Conservation Clear glass with 97% UV protection.

Newspapers: Freelance photographer for the Bethlehem Press and Express Times.
Memberships: Hillcrest Camera Club: Lehigh Valley Arts Council: Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Guild of Craftsman – chapter juried: ACE - Arts Community of Easton
Recognition
Award of Merit: Nature Division: Photographic Society of America: Caught in flight (2009)
Honorable Mention: New Jersey Federation of Camera Clubs: Caught in Flight (2009)
3rd Place in the Photography Category at Art in the Park (2009)
2nd Place Nature Slidemaker in the Hillcrest Camera Club cumulative annual competition (2008-2009)
Honorable Mention in the Photography Category at Art in the Park (2008)
Best of Show in the Photography Category at the Peddler’s Village 2007 Fine Art and Contemporary Crafts Show (2007)
One of 10 winners selected in the American Rivers 2007 Photo Contest, Best River Photo category (2007)
2nd place in the Art Category at the Malvern Blooms Festival (2007)
Art Festivals: I sell my work at various Art Festivals in Eastern PA.
I attended 25 festivals in 07, 20 festivals in 08, and 22 festivals in 09.
I’m currently scheduling my 2010 festivals.
Current Exhibits
Bethlehem Visitor Center - Bethlehem photographs as note cards, prints and post cards.
Moravian Book Shop - Bethlehem photographs as note cards, prints and post cards.
Sands Casino Resort – Bethlehem - Bethlehem photographs as note cards, prints and post cards.
Banana Factory –Bethlehem post cards.
Mixed Bag on Main–nature note cards and Bethlehem post cards
Previous Exhibits
Resident artist at Out of Our Hands consignment shop in Emmaus. (Jan 08 - April 09)
Fox Optical and Gallery, 28 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, 610-332-2400. A Touch of Color: photography and photos on canvas by Cynthia Underhill. March 6 – April 28.
Hillcrest Camera Club 09 Group Exhibit: Feb 09 – Eagle’s Nest Gallery in Nazareth: March 09 – Bethlehem Rotunda: May/June 09 – St. John’s Gallery in Easton (different pieces)
Resident artist at the Many Worlds Gallery in Pottsville, PA.
Lehigh Valley Arts Council Featured Artist: Nov-Dec 08:
Resident Artist, Wired Artist Co-op Wired Gallery and Café in Bethlehem, PA (March 08-Oct 08): on consignment - Nov and Dec 08.
Hillcrest Camera Club 08 group exhibit: (fall foliage at Ridley Creek State Park: evening fog at Gifford Pinchot State Park: blue winter at Green Lane Park). January 08 Courthouse Rotunda in Bethlehem: Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, NJ: St. John’s Gallery in Easton.
Interpreting the landscape: Nov 07-Feb 08: winter landscape photography by Cynthia Underhill. Touchstone Theater Gallery, 321 E. 4th St.: Bethlehem.
Wired Gallery and Café: The Seven Deadly Sins annual regional juried exhibition: Jan 19- Feb 17:. (Koi).
POPMART: Horror Show 3: Nov 07: Horror-Inspired works by various artists. (Koi, Web & Wire, and Mannequins)