About Kim Carr Photography: Specializing in Farm Animal Photography

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kim Carr - Photographer
Hybrid Hollow Production

Juried Member: Best of Missouri Hands
Member: Columbia Art League, Greater St. Louis Art Association & Artist of Wine Country

Photography by Kim Carr
Handmade Greeting Cards, Limited Edition Prints & Wall Art

Welcome to Kim Carr Photography / Hybrid Hollow Production. I am an avid animal lover, especially Donkeys and Mules, hence the name Hybrid Hollow. Having grown up near St. Louis but spending a few summers on my Grandparents' farm, I knew by the age of ten that I would someday have a farm of my own. Around this time, I was also given my first camera, a little Kodak 110. I started out by documenting my summers on the farm, fishing, gardening and riding bikes with my brother. I captured moments of my life, that as an adult, I now treasure very much. These early images helped nurture my passion for documenting life as it happens with the use of my camera.

Somewhere along life’s journey to become a farmer, a passion for photography evolved. This allows me to capture the little things that give me pause and bring me joy. I would say that my Mom helped create my eye for photography in as much as she had me pay for my own film out of my allowance. I learned very quickly to eye up my subject before snapping any photos.

Although my photos are not complex, I hope anyone, no matter where they may live, will be able to feel a connectedness to the land and a simpler way of life. At the age of twenty five, I was able to plant my roots on a small piece of land in the middle of Missouri. Since then, I have raised an assortment of critters and have become very involved with my local farmers' market, food circle group and other small farmers who care deeply for the land, the animals they raise and our future generations. It is with my camera that I now try to celebrate and preserve life in and around small farms that help make up the backbone of sustainable agriculture as we know it today.

Born a city girl, I am very thankful to have a degree in Animal Science but truthfully, most of my farming education has come from rolling up my sleeves and getting my hands dirty. I share my little slice of happiness with a small herd of Irish Dexter cattle, Poppy my bottle fed ewe, some guineas, ducks and a several free-range chickens. Of course like any farm, mine wouldn't be complete without my dogs and cats that keep me company as I go about with my farm chores. Years ago my mom and grandma built a home here on the farm. My grandma has since passed at the age of 99, but I have many fond memories of the time we spent together here on my little farm. It's great to have my mom here to help me keep eyes on my livestock. My greatest joy is when my great nephew Brycen spends time here on the farm, soaking it all in.

My style of photography is very laid back and down to earth. I don't shoot with any fancy equipment, but what I have seems to work. My photography reflects my everyday existence and the simple pleasures that surround it. For anyone who can appreciate the simple life, I try to capture the little things that give pause and bring you joy. Roll your sleeves up, kick your shoes off, grab a glass of lemonade and enjoy. Friends are always welcome.

ENDORSEMENT:
Pamela gives 4 PAWS UP endorsement of
Hybrid Hollow Production, Photography by Kim Carr, notecards! She especially loves the collection of feline cards.