I'm an on-location, natural light photographer in Oceanside, CA. In German, 'Spiegel' means 'mirror'. My images reflect me as an artist and photographer. My father gave me my first camera at the age of 8 and I've been photographing my world ever since. Growing up, I loved photography and enjoyed taking photos of my first dog, Pepper, a SheltiePoo.
Now, I share my home with a 14 lb. Pomeranian, named Kharma 'Fluffy Pants' Spiegel. He is the CEO (Canine Executive Officer) when my dog photography sessions.
I graduated with a Degree in Art from San Diego State University. As an Artistic Photographer, I specialize on photographing pets, especially dogs and Portraits. I love fresh faces as well as capturing each client's unique personality and preserving it as art, in the photography format. For my personal fun style, I enjoy street photography (check out my random gallery), ocean and waves and travel. You can also see some of my 'day-to-day' photographs taken from my iPhone on Instagram.
Professionally, I'm a photographer. That is just part of my life as an Artist. I have always been a creative soul ... I’m also a watercolor painter and jewelry designer. To show my other creative parts of my life, I created and founded Kharma’s ARTist Colony, bringing Kharma and Art together. Check out some of my paintings and jewelry.
Personally, I'm born on the cusp of Taurus & Gemini. Born in Florida, but a Cali girl since I was a kid. I love the beach and rarely go to bed before 1:00 am. I'm obsessed with chocolate, I love the Rutles' Tragical History Tour, Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Criminal Minds (yes, it is an odd combination).
-- Rita
Professional Affiliations
* Sierra Club Photo Section
* Oceanside Museum of Art, Artist Alliance
* Off Track Gallery - Encinitas
Artist Exhibitions
* El Corazon Senior Center, Oceanside August. 2010
* Off Track Gallery, September 2010
* Pacific Q Billards Room - Jan. 2010
* Oceanside Art Gallery, Nov. - Dec. 2009
* St. Tropez Restaurant, Encinitas, CA 2009
* San Diego County Fair: 1998, 2006-2009 (Honorable Mention and Special Sponsor Award)
* Supreme Bean Coffee House Exhibit – Solo Artist
* Santos Coffee House – Solo Artist
Magazines/Newspapers
* San Diego Pets
* La Jolla Light
* AAA Magazine
* Ranch & Coast
* North County Times
* City of La Mesa 2006 Calendar
Newsletters
* Sierra Club Photo Section
* Helen Woodward Animal Center
* Solana Center for Environmental Innovation
* California Coastal Commission
Brochures:
* Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS)
* Student Environmental Action and Leadership (SEAL)
* Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Rita Spiegel joined Mobile Prints on October 31st, 2009.
