© 2006-2007 Monique Montoya

I studied photography at Sam Houston State University and graduated with a degree in Accounting and Photography. There, I learned the different styles and methods of film photography. The darkroom is my sanctuary and getting lost in the world of black and white photography will always be my true piece of paradise. However, I have also learned to love digital photography and its almost endless possibilities.

Photography has always been my passion. It enables me to look beyond the ordinary and see and capture a fleeting moment that otherwise would be forgotten. There are so many aspects in one moment that go unnoticed and having the ability to record these moments is a true gift.

As a photographer, I strive to look through the surface of my subjects and capture their true essences. With every photograph I create, I work towards producing an image that not only defines who I am as an artist, but who my subjects are as well.