I immigrated to Canada from Portsmouth, UK in 1966. I now live in Hamilton, Ontario with Denis, my husband and friend for thirty plus years. After spending 20 years as a sheep farmer I started my own small business, Amelia Silver Imaging in 1999. Although I am based in Hamilton, you will see images in my galleries of faraway places such as Iceland and Alaska.

I was born and raised by the sea, for which I have a strong affinity; consequently my work often features water. Ideas and inspiration come from journeys both real and virtual in my quest to push the boundaries of creativity. Combining a passion for photography and the world around us, I aim to capture moments to make the heart sing.

My photographic interests are broad and include architecture, still life, abstract, animals, orchids, forgotten places, urban landscape, shadows and reflections.

I have participated in several exhibitions and enjoy meeting and exchanging ideas with other artists. I am experienced in all aspects of photography and digital imaging for:

• books
• portfolios and CD catalogues
• brochures and websites
• advertising

Equipment:
Canon EOS 20D, Canon EOS 10D, Canon Digital Rebel: Lenses 17 - 85 mm, 18 - 55 mm, 28 - 80 mm, 75 - 300 mm, Nikon F70: Lenses 35 - 80 mm, 70 - 210 mm, Epson Stylus Photo 2200

Books:
2004 Heritage Treasures: The historic homes of Ancaster, Burlington, Dundas, East Flamborough, Hamilton,         Stoney Creek and Waterdown, By Susan Evans Shaw, Photography by Jean Crankshaw
        Formac Distributing ISBN 1-55028-867-9

Awards:
2005 Arts Hamilton Literary Awards: Athens Printing Award for Non-Fiction Book (Heritage Treasures)

Solo and Duo Exhibitions:
2007 VIMY 2007: James North Studio Hamilton, Ontario
2007 OVER THERE: in conjunction with Remembering John McCrae, an exhibit of the Guelph Museums,
        Dundas Museum & Archives Dundas, Ontario
2006 OVER THERE: J.W. Bush Gallery Hamilton, Ontario
2005 Architecture: City Hall, Hamilton, Ontario
2004 Within limits, beyond boundaries: Blue Angel Studio, Hamilton, Ontario
2003 Charting Unfamiliar Waters: Gallery on Five, Central Library, Hamilton, Ontario

Group Exhibitions:
2005-2007 Southwest Hamilton Artists' Studio Tour: Hamilton, Ontario
2006 Lost and Found: Gallery 435, Hamilton, Ontario
2006 Members Show: Arts Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario
2006 About Women: Gallery 435, Hamilton, Ontario
2006 Clouds: Gallery 435, Hamilton, Ontario
2005 TRAVEL: youme gallery Hamilton, Ontario
2005 Members Show: Arts Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario
2004 St Joseph's Gallery: Hamilton, Ontario
2004 Views of Hamilton: Arts Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario
2004 Open Door: Juried Show, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Brantford, Ontario
2004 Photographic Arts: Blue Angel Studio, Hamilton, Ontario
2003 Art on Edge: Juried Show, Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Brantford, Ontario
2003 Views of our City: Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology, Hamilton, Ontario

Reviews/Articles:
2006 OVER THERE article by Laura Hollick, View Magazine
2004 Heritage Treasures: review by Michael Gordon, Hamilton Magazine's Interiors