Chastity Babychuk is hoping her interest in photography can develop into something more.
"My goal is to one day invest in a DSLR camera," said the Yorkton-born photographer, who now lives in nearby Foam Lake.
"When we are allowed to travel again ideally I would love to travel all over the world just to photograph different scenery.
"If one day it grows into a business then great but right now I am happy sharing my work for others to enjoy."
Babychuk, 28, said her interest in photography is a relatively new one.
"I can't exactly pinpoint an exact age. I've always loved scenery and being outdoors growing up but I never got into photography until these past six years," she told Yorkton This Week.
Babychuk said she came to realize the camera was a way to do something creative on her own.
"I found this to be a good thing I could do on my own. I enjoy my own company rather than group settings," she said. "Yet it is something I can share with the world for others to enjoy as well."
So far, Babychuk has learned on the go.
"I have never had any training," she said.
"I actually do not even own a DSLR camera. I have only used my cell phone over the years, luckily they now have some options similar to a DSLR.
"I like to self teach myself, so I've read a lot and have lots of trial and error shots."
Along the way she has found her favourite times to shoot and what truly attracts her interest.
"My favourite times of day to go for some shots, especially in summer are at sunrise and sunset," she said.
"There's just something about that first and last glow of the day.
"Storm season along with farmers crops is another eye catcher for me, between the light to dark contrast, to being out there smelling the rain as its coming in, its an uplifting experience.
"Those rainy days where it's glum all day then at some point there's a break in the clouds and its still lightly raining and you see a rainbow form is another favourite.
"I don't know what it is about those few minutes of colour and light after a glum day it just fills a person with joy instantly."
That said light and colour do combine to create interesting photos, added Babychuk.
"I'm always inspired by the interplay of light and bold colours, simplicity that is often overlooked," she said. "The little things like star gazing and northern lights watching."
Babychuk elaborated with a question of her own.
"Have you ever been outside at night alone and the sky is dancing green right above you?" she asked.
"It's such a phenomenal feeling.
"I'm fortunate to be able to work for a great construction company in the summer, in which I get to see all kinds of scenery around Saskatchewan I would not get to see otherwise.
"The joy I receive from taking pictures is what really keeps me going."
Anyone interested in Babychuk's work can check out her Facebook group called Discover Serenity Landscapes where you can see her work.
"I post my current stock and hold some draws on there," she said, adding soon there will be some of her canvases available at Serendipity Linen Rentals and more in Foam Lake.
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