About Kd Reinhold

About Me
I have been interested in photography for most of my early life, an interest that continued to grow throughout my teen and adult years. My first real break came when my parents bought me a digital camera for my high school graduation in May 2006. Even with this new technology, I was unable to really get out and use it until July of that year when my father and I went to the Missouri Botanical Gardens. After spending two hours shooting the daylilies that were in bloom, I came home to discover that I had actually taken some wonderful shots, and thus, I was bitten by the photography bug.

I consider myself to be a macro nature photographer as I enjoy to shoot close-ups of the subtly beautiful side of nature. I’ve grown up surrounded by nature as I was (and still am) a Girl Scout. I’ve always loved being outdoors and I feel at peace when outdoors surrounded by the natural beauty that is our gift of Earth.

I continue to go to the Botanical Gardens regularly as well as other sites around St. Louis and the surrounding area. Now, I am trying to juggle my time between college, work, and normal everyday life, but I still manage to make it out to shoot at least once a week. Currently, I’m going to school to obtain a degree in photography and hopefully that will lead to a promising career in the future.

In Decemeber 2006, my work was featured on CNN as part of CNN’s iReport project. The shot, which can be seen here was taken during the ice storm that hit the midwest with a fury. After recieving a call at 7am, I was excited to learn that CNN used my photo on their website, as well as on a brief clip that aired that evening. Although they didn’t pay, they sent me a lovely shirt that reads: “i Report for CNN”.

About My Equipment
For most of my photography I use a Canon Powershot A610. I’m currently using a Bower macro filter with 10x magnification for some of my newer macro shots.

When I’m feeling adventurous, I’ll whip out my Nikon N2020 35mm SLR. When using that, I use TriX400 speed film with my 75mm lens.

As of late, I’ve been using a borrowed Canon Rebel XT with a 60mm macro lens. So far I’m loving the shots and may need to invest in one in the future.

Credits
*December 2006*
~iReport CNN publication
*May 2007*
~University City Public Library Photography Contest & Show
*January 2008*
~Beyond the Lens II

Projects
The 100 Project

PLEASE NOTE!
• All photography is copyright © Kd Reinhold and Reinhold Signature Prints.
• All rights are reserved world wide.
• None of these pictures may be reproduced, edited, and/or used publicly in any way without the written permission of Kd Reinhold.
• If you are interested in using my pictures, please contact me at kdreinhold [at] gmail.com.