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I was born June 23, 1983 , far from the sand,the ocean and the surf Close enough to a camera though (at least the point and shoot ones). I am a water person; ocean is where I find my self. My passion for capturing moments of life began when I was a little. I remember taking pictures my self on the mirror, imitating what I had seen in the magazines. I never really had a camera of my own.

My mother and stepfather raised me.  Mom was a housekeeper; money was short most of the time. Sometimes, I had to skip school in order to help her out. My mom had a heart attack when I was thirteen, when I was sixteen she had a stroke then two more heart attacks. School and taking care of my mom was what I would do, I did not have time to dedicate to my photography.

Life brought me to Venice Beach, California. Life also blessed me with a nice man.  It is my belief there is a reason why my expression is through my photography. It is amazing how a picture can take you back to that wonderful time and make you laugh but it can also make you cry. Life took my mom in 2003. I am glad she is gone because she no longer has to worry and no longer has to suffer. I am so sad she is gone because I don't see her daily in the person because her spirit has passed through this life.

I adore digital photography. It’s fun to play and let my imagination fly into the computer. For the past three years I have been shooting surf photography. Surfing is the most beautiful sport and is the only sport where I see that they cheer and help one another, that's how beautiful surfing is and it makes me want to share it. Enjoy!

Visit her on the Web @ www.alizafotography.com