wendy l vandeven
Profile
I am a single mum of five children. I have had a burning passion for photography for as long as I can remember! I love those shots that make you lose yourself in the image.
I have been self taught along the way, everyday I discover something new or different to try. I mainly use Paintshop Pro, again self taught. I love experimenting with different effects.
My models are mostly my children.
I hope you enjoy my work, I put alot of thought & time into each photo to make it a little “unique”.
I appreciate any comments received, good, bad or constructive. I value honesty.
My daughter also has her work on display, she would also love any feedback, comments or views. Her user name is JessNess91.
Groups
wendy l vandeven is a member of All Things Orange Artwork Gallery, Yellow Gallery, "Mornings & Evenings -- Sunbeams & Storms" 1 a day, ** Super Macro Photography (Two Per Day ), 1:1 Macro Photography (Limit: 2 posts per 24 hour period), >> XPro - Cross Processed - Photography, Accentuate The Eyes, After Dark, All About Flowers, All About Water, All Kisses, All Pets Great and Small, All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Alternative Christmas Images, Alternative Process and Experimental Photography, Animal Kingdom, Animal Photography - Limit 1 Photo Submission a Week, Art and Stories Made For Children, Baby Love, Beach Art, Bee & Wasp Passions, Bits and Pieces , Black and White Photography, Blooming Trees - 2 per day, Bodyscapes, Both Sides Now, Butterflies, Skippers, Moths, & Other Winged Insects, Candid photographs of friends and family~~ (PLEASE ADD A DESCRIPTION OF WHO IS IN THE PICTURE), Candid Photography, Cards for Everyday (With words or Collage style) , Cars, Motorbikes and Motorsports, Childhood, Children-The Power of Raw Emotion , Christian Churches, Statues and Crosses, Classic Cars Worldwide, Cutest of the Cute, Dilapidated Buildings, Don't Fence Me In, Drive By Shooting, Ebony and Ivory, Equine Art and Photography, Everyday Life, Everyday Women, Exotic Mammals, Fabulous Flowers, Falling Leaves, Family Likeness, Family Matters, Family Unlimited, Farms and Countryside, Fireworks, Flowers in macro (very close macro please), For The Love Of Jesus , Geelong Throng, Happy Haven Photography Limit 2 images per day, HDR Photography (3 Photos per 24hr-day), Herpetofauna of Australia, Horizons, In the Pink, Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies (2 A Day), Inspiring Blend (Words IN Your Image), Just Butterflies, Landscape and Abstract Photography, Landscape Photography, Light and Reflection 1/24, Live, Love, Dream, Livestock in General, Melbourne & Victoria, Mornington Peninsula & Port Phillip Bay, My Child's Art, Old & Rusty, OLDER KIDS aged 8-16 (2 images a day), One Single Flower On Show.. Upload 2 per day, Our K9 Friend 1 image a day, Pets Are Us, Railway Art and Photography, Reptiles, Rhododendrons, Rustic, Rusty, Crusty and Falling to Bits, Seasonal 'Scapes, Seasonal Greeting Cards, Selective Coloring, Self Portrait, Shoot The Moon, Simply Horses, Skyscapes, Smiles, Spring Blooms - 2 per day, Stop and Smell the Roses, Strictly Human Faces , Sunrise, Sunset, The Eyes Have It, The Greatest View in the World, The true beauty, THE WAIST UP - Portraiture Photography 2 per day!!!!, Timelapse/Long Exposure Photography, Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art, Trees , Two Beings Group, Vibrant and Vivid Color, Waterfall Photography, Waves, Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best, Windows and Doors and Zoophoria (2 per day, approval required).
Journal Entries
"god's view..." was featured in Christian Churches, Statues & Crosses
Posted 3 days ago, 3 comments so far.
"sweet kisses..." was featured in All Kisses
Posted 12 days ago, 4 comments so far.
kiss of love.." was featured in All Kisses
Posted 12 days ago, 4 comments so far.
TOP 10 CHALLENGE WINNER IN PETS ARE US!!
Posted 17 days ago, 4 comments so far.
"beach fun..." was featured in Family Unlimited
Posted 25 days ago, 1 comment so far.
"window with a view..." was featured in Dilapidated Buildings
Posted 27 days ago, 6 comments so far.
"soft pink" in the top 10 Rhododendrons Challenge
Posted 2 months ago, 4 comments so far.
Featured Work - "cheeky kiss" in the Live, Love, Dream Group
Posted 2 months ago, 4 comments so far.
Featured Work - Spring Blossom in the Trees & Tree Parts Group
Posted 2 months ago, 4 comments so far.
Featured Work - “overgrown...” was featured in the group Live, Love, Dream
Posted 4 months ago, 4 comments so far.
Art
Writing
Love from Mummy...
I loved you before I even knew you / I couldn’t wait for the day when I could hold you / So many hopes & dreams for your beautiful life / Now I am so lost & empty / Wondering what I did …
My Little One...
My little one / So perfect so sweet / Your button nose / Tiny hands & feet / Sleeping peacefully / I watch & stare / Wonder where you are / Dreaming unawares / My little one / How much I love …
The Real You...
The hardest / Love is / Self image / Self respect / Loving yourself / From within / Being at peace / With who you are / Only then / You can love others / And find / True Love Believe in Yourself
Perfect Place...
Sometimes I close my eyes / Drift to another place / No rules, no boundaries / Where I can be free… There’s no such thing / As judgement or opinion / Just love & honesty / Warmth a…
A Mother's Love...
My children / My world / Each individual / Different qualities / Loved equally / Each new day / Brings sunshine to my life / Every smile / Warmth to my heart / Every tear / Sorrow to my soul / Nothing…
