Devastating fires destroyed Altadena, Malibu and Pacific Palisades, California that occurred all at the same time will take years, if not decades, to recover. These photographs were taken two months after the fact and one is left speechless and overcome with awe in witnessing the vast change that nature can do in such a short time.
Hillary Greene-Pae is a practicing clinical psychotherapist, real estate investor and an amateur photographer.
Ms. Greene-Pae's interest in photography began when she was a graduate student at UC Berkeley. During her semi-retirement she has had time to pursue her passion. She enjoys capturing moments of life and being both an observer and a participant in the process.
Awards NY Photo Awards 2024 Experimental Photo Winner of the Year
Global Photography Awards 2024 Long Exposure/Commercial Gold
European Photography Awards 2024 Fine Art/Commercial Platinum
TIFA 2024 Fine Art Special Effects Gold
London Photo Awards 2024 Still Life/Long Exposure/People Gold
B&W Magazine Portfolio Awards 2022,2023 & 2024 Excellence Award
PX3 2024 Fine Art-Still Life Silver
REFocus Awards BW 2024 Event Category Gold
BW Magazine Single Image Awards 2020,2021 & 2022 Published
Street Photography Magazine 2021 & 2022 Published