“I was born and spent my early years in Niagara Falls, New York. I moved
to Northern California as a teen and found that, even at that young age, I
was in awe of the vast and diverse scenery. Now, along with my husband,
two sons and Bella, my beautiful dog, we enjoy hiking, going to the beach,
and anything that involves the great outdoors.

Living in the Bay Area, I am witness to this area’s ability to traverse
both the minute wonder of a ladybug resting on a sunflower petal to the
overwhelming expanse of a Pacific sunset. Everywhere I go, an opportunity
to capture a truly breathtaking moment presents itself; whether it be the
rugged peaks of the Sierras, the almost surreal Northern California shore,
or the opulent colors of the wine country.

It was the limitless beauty of the natural world that first inspired me to
pick up a camera, and thus began what came to be not just a casual hobby,
but a passion for capturing the world around me through a camera’s lens.

I am a self-taught photographer who has learned through trial and error,
taking untold numbers of shots to find that one that is just right.”

Lisa also creates cards designed to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.  It has pictures of all 5 cards included in the pack as well as a photo of the back.  All proceeds are donated to Susan G. Komen For The Cure. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20548826

Lisa may be reached through her website http://photoamato.com Her work is also available on Etsy: http://photoamato.etsy.com.