Initially, oyster mushroom captured my imagination and I have since added other wild varieties as subject material. My creative vision uses their bizarre and varied shape, alien textures and intricate detail combined with composition and lighting to present crisp images with a dose of abstraction. Abstraction makes them unique and opens them to multiple interpretations depending on the viewer’s imagination to use their personal memories and life experiences to build content. While reminiscent of Weston's “Bell Pepper” series, my artistic vision and lighting skills create a powerful statement.
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
