Missy Corrales

Missy Corrales “sleeps” in Black Mountain, but “lives” in Asheville, NC
with her husband, Jorge
and their fur babies; kitties: Marley, Vinnie & boxer mix: Mazzy.
They have two adult children, Ciera and Jorge Jr. that have left the nest but occasionally return to the nest.

“My style and approach is unique and hard to categorize. By merging my love of photography and art to create a finished image begins with clicking the shutter of my camera and enhancing my photograph in Photoshop to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. Most images are envisioned before I capture them. Sometimes I make a photograph unsure how I will process it. A word, quote or feeling may inspire me.
“Sometimes you just have to let your heart & soul guide you.

Artist Statement:
“images that evoke emotion”
“I want people to feel something when looking at my photography. My goal as a photographer is to be creative and bring out feelings. I’m not afraid to do things differently; to standout rather than blend in and my hope is that my photography stirs something inside you.”

• Studied Commercial & Advertising Art in South Florida.
• AB Tech in Asheville, NC – Digital Photography & Landscape Photography.
• Former Show Chairperson of f/32 and member Steering Committee.
• Donates her work to various local fundraising events in the community.
• Her work is part of many business and private collections worldwide.
• Published in The Laurel of Asheville, Mountain Xpress, Asheville Citizen Times, TWC, Family Fun Guide, Black Mountain News, Dining Guide, and Downtown Market to name a few.
• Has numerous photographs archived in the North Carolina Library permanent collection.
• Black Mountain Parks & Recreation; Formed a committee to build the skate park and documented the project.
• AHN – Asheville Homeless Network – fundraising and also provided free portraits for homeless and AHN members to help raise awareness.
• Black Mountain Parks & Recreation: Park & Events Photographer.

Past Exhibits:

• Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church – Homeless awareness project – 2008 to present.
• Active contributor for the Body for Peace Project, Worldwide Moment Project, DITLOA, World Wide Photo Walk
• Member of: F/32 Photography, Women in Digital Photography, Photographers on Etsy, Asheville Etsy Street Team, Female Photographers on Etsy
• BMCA: Black Mountain Center of the Arts – Black Mountain, NC – f/32 group show – 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
• Pack Place Asheville, NC – f/32 group show – 2009, 2010
• Biltmore Estate – Asheville, NC – 2009, 2010
• Manz Ruin – Asheville, NC – 2008
• Pack Memorial Library – Asheville, NC – 2007 DITLOA show
• Southeast Gallery of Photographic Art – Vero Beach, Florida – 2009 WWM show
• Soul Tree Gallery [co-owner] – in the Downtown Market, Asheville, NC – 2009 – 2010
• Biltmore Estate – Deerpark – 2010
• Solo Show: Pack Place – July 16 – July 30, 2010
• Azaleas Café – Asheville, NC – 2010
• The Circle – West Asheville, NC – 2010 to present
• Pack Place – Nov. 24 – Dec. 5, 2010
• Atelier 24 Gallery – 2010 to present