Born in Ipswich in 1974, I have enjoyed spending time in the countryside for as long as I can remember and began to study Environmental Conservation in 1990. It was here that I fully learned to appreciate the delicate balance of nature and the challenges it faces, from the intricate eco systems of the heathlands to the issues of coastal erosion. I try to bring my knowledge of the environment in to the work I produce, documenting the landscape around us and representing it in my own style. In 2004 I decided to concentrate exclusively on landscapes. Since then my work has been published in magazines, books and calendars, as well as being sold in a variety of retailers and exhibited in a number of galleries. At present my work is represented by six agencies both nationally and internationally. [Marc Bedingfield Gallery]]]>
ARTIST STATEMENT: I work with digital equipment using a Canon EOS 5D and a Canon lens for all my work. I try to make use of the dramatic light found at the beginning and end of the day to bring a sense of atmosphere to landscapes I am photographing. There are no colour filters used in any of my photographs as I believe that the natural light and colours that can be found at these times of day are dramatic enough, so I feel there is no need to add anything extra. The only filters I use are a polarizer and ND grads to balance exposure and saturation. I aim to present the landscape in a way that is both interesting and sympathetic to the location. When I'm working in my native county of Suffolk the flat nature of the region means the sky features heavily in the image, because of the geography and geology of East anglia it is not graced with high peaks and rocky coastlines so a good sky can help to add interest and depth to an image.
You can see more photography by Marc at his website www.marcbedingfield.co.uk/
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Wilson Hurst received a BS in Biology from the University of South Carolina in 1973. He entered the Naval Aviation Schools Command that same year and received his wings in 1974. For the next six years, Wilson was an operational pilot flying throughout the Atlantic basin. During this time, he photographed extensively, using 35 mm cameras and color slide film. Photography was used as a tool for exploration and enhanced observation, and creative expression through image making became something of an obsession. [Wilson Hurst Gallery]]]>
Formal scholastic education continued after leaving the Navy in 1979, with photography the obvious choice. Few endeavors offer so perfect a marriage of art and science, providing outlets for a wide range of interests. Wilson attended The Rochester Institute of Technology, where he earned a BS in Professional Photography in 1981, and a MS in Printing Technology in 1982. In the ensuing years, Wilson has worked in the graphic arts and printing/publishing industry, and has continued to create and exhibit fine art photographic images. Based on extensive research of early photographic and photomechanical printing processes, Wilson specialized in new combinations of exploiting old imaging processes for aesthetic applications.
Joanne’s photography portfolio has been described as “a visual extravaganza of ordinary moments with exquisite studies of light, pattern, colour and simplicity.” Joanne’s work received national attention in 2003 when the cover of “The Antigonish Review”, featuring one of her images, won a top award from the Canadian Magazine Publishers Association. That same year Joanne was featured in a nationally broadcast television documentary on the program Artiste dans l’Ame entitled “Parallel Worlds.” A collaboration with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust produced the acclaimed photographic exhibit “Spirit of Place” in 2004, which was also featured in “Saltscapes” and “The Cape Bretoner” magazines. [Joanne Chilton Gallery]
I used to get told off at school for daydreaming but fortunately it didn't stop me, as it's probably daydreaming which informs my work. I have sometimes felt like a square peg in a round role in this world and find that life can be rather surreal at times. My mind seems to be ever searching for the unusual or unexpected and I try to incorporate these themes into my work. Really I hope those who give my work a second look will be rewarded with something which might amuse or intrigue them. I try to leave my images open to interpretation, rather than spell things out, and although they all having personal meaning to me, I hope that they touch the viewer on some level beyond the superficial. [Tony Hamilton Gallery]]]>
I have been interested in photography for over thirty years, initially as a hobby, but then professionally when I became an art teacher. I decided to take things further and completed a post graduate diploma in photography and media studies. From there I went on to teach photography at 'A' Level for ten years - a career that gave me many rewards and a great sense of achievement.
Joe is a Media Professional member of the American Auto Writers and Broadcasters Association, Sports Car Club of America, Jaguar Club of North America and other automobile related organizations. As a photographer/writer he has photographed and written about SCCA regional and national events and several US Grand Prix, and is author/co-author/editor of 24 books and more that 1300 magazine stories. [Joe Farace Gallery]]]>
Joe Farace has been actively involved with sports, classic, and racing cars for almost four decades. He is a trophy winning rallyist, autocrosser, and is currently involved with SCCA Solo 2 events and import drag racing. The many cars he has owned in the past include a classic 1966 Ford Mustang convertible, Porsches 912, 914 and 912, an assortment of pony cars, including a 1964 Plymouth Barracuda, various Fiat and Volvo models including a split-window PV444, and an Arnolt-Bristol Bolide roadster. Right now in his garage sits a 2001 Infinity G20T, 1986 Jaguar XJ-6, and a 2002 VW GTI 337 that he campaigns in SCCA Solo 2 events.
Accomplished photographer and Florida native, Helyn Davenport, expands on her 30 years of award winning photography to include digital manipulation of her work. Combining years of dedication to promoting the industry, the appreciation of the arts, and leadership to art-related societies, Helyn delves into the virtual world of the Internet. She is a member of the International Association of Digital Fine Art Printers and serves as CEO of Pixiport.Com. [Helyn Davenport Gallery]]]>
A Psychology and Business major from St. Petersburg Junior College in St. Petersburg, Florida, Helyn's work has evolved from her journey through self-discovery, and her gift of visual expression of the journey is apparent in every piece. With a diversified background that has included Television Production, Marketing and Counseling. Helyn's work has been featured in numerous publications and galleries, winning competitions for her photographic work.
Sam Short is a Canadian Photographer who began her career in Los Angeles, later moving to New York and Paris to further her dream. After three years she returned to Los Angeles and built a successful business as a fashion photographer. Sam returned to Canada in 1989, and currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia. Recognized for both her commercial and fine art work she has been published in Canadian, American and European Magazines, and has exhibited in galleries throughout Canada. Sam is currently represented by Canadian Art Prints for some of her Abstract flowers that will be distributed world wide. [Sam Short Gallery]]]>
Artist Statement:
Although much of my recent work is digital, I was (and still remain) a traditional film photographer long before I picked up my Photoshop/Applemac combo, so most of my work I describe as "photography-based" digital. I try to combine the best of my traditional photographic skills with the almost endless creative possibilities of digital image manipulation in a controlled and restrained way. Much of my work is inspired by the sensual and the surreal, and a desire to impart a simple truth with clarity, directness, and economy. [Jeremy Webb Gallery]]]>
For the past 3 years I've been selling my work as limited edition fine art digital prints in editions of ten only from a variety of on-line galleries, and I enjoy running my own on-line portfolio of personal work at www.pixelsoup.biz where I try to show recent work and past works together in a banner-free, image-rich site. I've exhibited widely throughout the UK and had work featured in many publications, including the British Journal of Photography (BJP) in November 2000.
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