Angelique Chacon

I began taking photographs with a Kodak Instamatic film camera when I was nine years old.  I drew early inspiration from my Grandmother, who always had her twin-lens Rolleiflex camera nearby to document our family and events.  I was amazed at her adept use of the awkward camera (in order to see the image to be shot, a Rolleiflex user had to look down into a view-box to see the potential image, rather than through a viewfinder found on cameras today) and so enjoyed sitting by her side to review the photos taken.  Further inspiration was gained from my Dad (who pursued photography of animals and nature scenes) and my Stepdad (who was a fine art painter focused on abstract works).  What a joy to have been surrounded by such creative family members who collectively sparked a keen interest in photography and art in me that carries forward to this day.

I was fortunate to grow up and live most of my life in the Southwest, surrounded by impressive landscapes ripe for photographic exploration.  These colorful surroundings were the target of my early photographic efforts as I endeavored to capture their panoramic beauty on film.

Later in early adulthood, driven by my love of vibrant color and detail and my Stepdad’s passion for abstrac...

Self taught

*ANMPAS Art Show -Juried - April 2020
*Salaan Magazine - Volume 1 -Artist in Magazine 2019
*Sandia Heights Art Show - Juried - Exhibitor September 2019
*New Mexico State Fair Hispanic Arts Show – Juried – September 2019
*Annual New Mexico Photographic Art Show - Juried (ANMPAS) - Exhibitor April 2019, Albuquerque, NM
*Shades of Grey – Juried – Exhibitor December 2018
*Presbyterian Hospital(s) / Presbyterian Administrative Center–10 Permanent works
*New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair – Juried show – June 2013 - Albuquerque, NM
*New Mexico State Bar – Bar Bulletin. (Several issues, various years – 10 images)
*Insight Women’s Photography Exhibit – Juried show – April 2013 - Albuquerque, NM
*Albuquerque Magazine March 2012 Standard Diner Ad
*Annual New Mexico Photographic Art Show - Juried (ANMPAS) - Exhibitor December 2011, Albuquerque, NM
*New Mexico State Fair 3rd place - Juried Show, and an honorable mention. August 2011
*Scalo Restaurant – Exhibitor June 2011- Albuquerque, NM
*Annual New Mexico Photographic Art Show - Juried (ANMPAS) - Exhibitor December 2010, Albuquerque, NM
*Exposures National Catalog 2007-2010 – Hot air balloon photos