According to belief, flowers reflect how people who give them feel. I express my feelings starting with the subject selection followed by spontaneous staging of one or more stems or blooms. Finally, the application of light to highlight texture, shape and form. My varied life experiences, including being a member of the LGBTQ+ community and now living as a woman has influenced my artistic vision. You can describe the resulting images of being sensual, erotic, explicit or classical.
My analog floral studies are often reflective of a painting and the works of Mapplethorpe, O'Keefe and Cunningham
Contemporary fine art photographer Dale M Reid took charge of her destiny by making a commitment to herself and her life partner and soulmate.
Reid’s belief in herself has allowed her to chart a new course in life as a full-time professional artist and transgender woman. As Dale transitioned through her new life journey, she developed technical skills, questioned convention, trusted her instincts, and with her passion, was able to craft a distinctive artistic voice. Her artwork ranges from classical to sensual to erotic and engages the viewer to question what they see.
Awards 2021 Awards & Accolades
17th Pollux Awards - Series Winner, Black and White
New York Photography Awards - Silver Award
16th Black & White Spider Awards – Nominee, Fine Art
Tokyo International Photography Awards, Official Selection
Neutral Density Photography Awards, Honorable Mention, Fine Art, Conceptual
Circle Foundation For the Arts - Quarterly Art Review - Contest Finalist Award
The Photo Review - 2021 Competition Web Gallery
Muse Photography Awards - Gold Winner, Black & White Photography - Abstract
Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art
MonoVisions Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fine Art
16th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards - Honorable Mention, Black & White Series
Motif Collective
-Shortlisted, Black & White
-Shortlisted, Minimalist
Fusion Art Online Exhibition:
·Quarterly - Women Artist
·Quarterly - Still Life
·Monthly - Leaves & Petals
·Monthly – Black & White
·Monthly – Artist's Choice
