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 Creative Images by
Cynthia is more than just another photography business; it’s the culmination of
a long and difficult personal journey. For more than 10 years, I built a
successful career in wedding, sports and animal photography. I
lived life in the fast lane. Then in 1992, my life changed forever, when I was
in a near-fatal automobile accident that left me with traumatic brain injury. The experience was a wake-up call that forced me to deal with a loss of memory
and many basic motor functions. It gave me the chance to take a long, hard
look at who I was and why I was given a second chance to begin a new life with a
greater appreciation of the beauty of our earth and its creatures.
The road to recovery meant re-learning simple
tasks like walking, talking, eating, reading and even photography. And, it led
to a new direction in the way I approach life. As soon as my physical recovery allowed, I took a long road trip across the country,
with my little dog, Star and my camera. I wanted to capture the enduring beauty
that I knew was out there.
As I stood on a cliff, over-looking the Grand Canyon, I was stirred by a
genuine sense of gratitude and awe, an experience that was pivotal in my
recovery from traumatic brain injury. After I got
home, it came to me when praying, that the hundreds of photos I had taken
were very healing for me, and could be a blessing to
others. Creative Images by Cynthia is an idea born from a spiritual awakening that I took and turned
into the website you see today.
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Education:
- Professional Skills for Customer Service and Support in
Informational Technology, Austin Community College, 2003.
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Certificate in Photographic Technology with Graphics Arts, Austin
Community College, 1996.
Exhibits:
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Traumatic Brain Injury National Conference, TBI Association, 2003-2005.
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Annual Art & Crafts Fair, St. Catherine's of Siena, 2001-2004.
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Numerous Art Shows and Festivals in Texas, 1998-2000.
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Finish Line and Winner's Circle Photographer for Manor Downs Horse Track,
1989-1991.
Awards:
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Austin Mayor's Committee Entrepreneurship Award, 2003.
Commissioned Work:
Activities:
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