The Metro Lounge Gallery
Artist • Christina Ostenstad, Port Moody, BC

Photography has been a big part of my life since the young age of 10. I was always drawn to various forms of art. I found that I was drawn to photography. In high school, I was first introduced to SLR cameras and development of black and white photography.

I continued to experiment with photography for a while and worked as a portrait photographer at a studio for a year after college. And as life gets busy, I put down my SLR for quite some time.

About 4 years ago, I started growing orchids and became quite involved with local orchid clubs. Naturally, flowers and photography go hand in hand. We all love to take pictures of our favourite flowers.

So, along with growing orchids, I have renewed my favourite hobby. Keeping up with modern times, I switched to a digital SLR.  My main camera is a Nikon D40X with various lenses and flashes.  
 
I am an active member of Port Moody’s Wild West Cancan Dancers Society.
 
I'm also a member of the Pacific Digital Photography Club.

Make a point of visiting the upstairs lounge before or after any performance of A Nice Family Gathering (Feb 27 - Mar 27, 2010) to admire Christina's photography skills.