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Fine Art Photographer

 

 

IMPROMPTU PORTRAITS

Twenty-five years ago a well-known gallery owner whose advice I still respect told me that I had to develop "a style" if I wanted to become a successful photographer. As you can see, I have not been able to follow her advice all the time. I have had virtually no formal training in either conventional or digital photography, but seem to get by on what others (mostly relatives) say is my "good eye," sense of irony, and use of color.

Over the years, my photos have appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Photography Southeast," a juried exhibition held during the Arts Festival of Atlanta, “Brown's Guide to Georgia,” "Atlanta Magazine," The Jubilee Arts Festival, "Photographer's Forum," "The November Show," juried by the Whitney Museum of American Art, the High Museum of Art's presentation, "Electric Blanket," and "Art of the Golden Generation," a juried exhibit at Kennesaw State University.

I have also had individual shows at the Spruill Center for the Arts and the Atlanta Photography Gallery. In October 2003 my work was shown at Radial Café in Decatur, Georgia in connection with the month long “Atlanta Celebrates Photography.”

I am a native New Yorker but graduated from the University of Wisconsin, where I received both my undergraduate and law degrees with honors. In May 2002 the Atlanta Federal Executive Board named me Outstanding Employee of the Year. In October 2003 I left my job with the federal government to join the Law Firm of Coughlin & Kitay, PC in Norcross, Georgia.

I want to thank Helyn Davenport for giving me the opportunity to show my photos along side such talented photographers.

Please feel free to contact me with any comments or questions: Email badgerdad@yahoo.com