Margaret Hamilton
Artist Statement
I’ve never considered myself a professional photographer, however, I do so enjoy when others appreciate and make comments on how they enjoy a particular photo.
I see and feel something in each photo I shoot. I want my photography to speak to one’s heart. I’m drawn to nature, landscapes, architecture and occasionally the quirky. From the veins in a leaf, to the vivid colours of flowers, to the growth patterns of trees, to the wonderment of the hummingbird, to graffiti on a wall each tells us we are alive.
I’ve been a member of Spirit of the Hills for a number of years, although not quite as active as in my earlier membership days. It’s been a joy being included with such talented and dedicated artists of all genres.
I’ve taken a bit of a pivot with my photography. Carrying around a lot of equipment, became a bit tedious for me. As I was finding this taking away a bit of my enthusiasm, along came my granddaughter who expressed a true interest in beginning photography. I made the decision to give her almost all of my equipment. For both of us, it was a wise choice. She has a definite talent that makes me so proud.
I now shoot 100% with my Samsung S21 Ultra Android phone. I’ve printed, framed, put on canvas and exhibited a number of photos I’ve taken and been extremely pleased with the end results.
I still enjoy shooting what my eye is drawn to and with my phone I enjoy the immediate opportunity to shoot without having to get involved in the more technical aspects of photography and equipment. Gosh, I do have fun though!
Profile
I was born in Peterborough in 1947, left and returned in 2004. In this year 2025, I will have been married 58 years to my husband. I have two daughters who both live in the USA with their families, and I’m grandmother to three amazing grandchildren who constantly bring me joy. They are now 21, 18 and 14.
Sadly, the Peterborough Photographic Society whom I was a member for many years, decided after 40 years to shut down just recently.
My work has been shown in local restaurants, the Kawartha Tourism Centre, the Ganaraska Art and Framing Shop, the John M. Parrot Gallery, the Square Foot Show at the Port Hope Jazz Festival, Kawartha Artist Studio and Gallery, Warkworth Juried Art Shows, Fairhaven Home, Nelms Opticians, Trent Hills Library, Capers, Campbellford Library, the Peterborough YMCA, Elmhirst Resort and gift shops. In the fall of 2011, I held a two- day personal studio tour at my home.
At the Long Lunch Juried Art show in 2010, one of my pieces placed second. I also received Best of Photography 2013 for the Maple Syrup Festival in Warkworth and participated in the all but two of the SPARK Photo Festivals as a solo exhibitor
For the year 2016, I acted as curator to feature many local photographers each month at Elements Restaurant in Peterborough and then again for Elmhirst Resort.
I believe in ‘paying it forward’ by helping family, friends and community when and where I can. Life is good!
Margaret Hamilton