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PHOTOGRAPHER “Photography is the purest of art forms, as it captures an elusive, fleeting moment and binds it in our memory forever.” Medium: Digital PhotographyArt Photography is the purest of art forms, as it captures an elusive, fleeting moment and binds it in our memory forever. I have been in love with photography since I was a teen and continue this love affair in my 50s. Born in Germany and raised from childhood in the United States by hard working parents, I learned at an early age the struggles of lifes challenges. These insights have given me an ability to appreciate a greater sensitivity for life, family, friends and work. I try to convey this photographically. Capturing images of the human spirit in athletic/dance motion, in despair, in defeat, and in triumphant life moments, is but one facet of my photographic passion. My images have appeared in various media including: Magazines:  Foto-Video Romanian Photo Magazine March 2011  Dressed – Russian Magazine – October 2010  Digital Photo Magazine – May/June 2010  American Photography Magazine - January/February 2009  SilverShotz Special Edition – UK Black and White Photo Magazine – November 2008  SilverShotz – UK Black and White Photo Magazine - Volume 5 Edition 3  Foto-Video (Romanian Photo Magazine) – November 2008  Popular Photography – January 2008  The Atlantan – November 2007  Aesthetica – UK Art Magazine – October 2007  Pro Digital Imaging – September 2007  Lily Review – Twice 2007 Books:  Winning Digital Photo Contests - A Lark Photography Book - November 2009  PX3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris - France - 2008 and 2009  Addiction and Art - 2008  Special Themes Circuit – Germany - 2008 Awards and Recognition:  Finalist – Hasselblad Masters Competition – Denmark – Feb 2011  Grand Prize - Silicon Beach Training Black and White Photography Contest – UK – Feb 2011  Black And White Spotlight – Masters Award Recognition - 2010  First Place Photography – SoJie 7 – Solo’s Juried Invitational Exhibition – 2010  Linaji Awards – Intimate Perspective In Photojournalism – 2010  Gallery Award Of Excellence – SoJie 7 - 2010  Finalist – Digital Photo Magazine – Perfect Portrait Contest – 2009  Finalist - Digital Camera - Photographer of the Year - 2009 – UK  Honorable Mention - VisionAge Photo Contest - July/August 2009  Second Place - BetterPhoto Contest - July 2009  First Place - Prix de la Photographie, Paris - People's Choice Award - June 2009  Second Place - BetterPhoto Contest - April 2009  Honorable Mention - VisionAge Photo Contest - March/April 2009  Honorable Mention - American Photography Magazine - Top Images Of The Year 2008- Jan/Feb 2009 Issue  Honorable Mention - VisionAge Photo Contest - January/February 2009  Honorable Mention - Momentum – Images Of Dance Exhibit – Ethel Walker School Art Gallery – Simsbury, CT. – Fall 2009  Honorable Mention - PX3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris - Water Competition – France – 2008  First Place – PX3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris - Public Choice Award – People Category – France - 2008  Honorable Mention – Photographers Forum - 28th Annual Spring Photography Contest – November 2008  Honorable Mention – artKudos Contest – August 2008  Second Place - BetterPhoto Contest - June 2008  Honorable Mention – VisionAge Photo Contest – May/June 2008  Second Place - BetterPhoto Contest - May 2008  Third Place – Imaging Resource – April 2008  Honorable Mention – Trierenberg Super Circuit – Germany - 2008  Second Place and Honorable Mention – KOLO Love Your Photos Contest – Feb 2008  Honorable Mention – VisionAge Photo Contest Jan/Feb 2008  Center For Fine Art/Collins, CO – Street Photography Show –March 28 – April 26 2008  Grand Prize Winner – Photo Of The Year – Popular Photography Jan 2008  Honorable Mention – Woophy Contest For Photojournalism Jan 2008  First Place - Photo Of The Month – Imaging Resource – Sept 2007  First Place – VisionAge Photo Contest – July/Aug 2007  Fourth Place – Every Man Photo Contest – 2007  Sixth Place – National Photo Awards – July 2007 Significant Events: • 2011 Michael H. Kellicutt International Photo Show - hrough A Lens: Inspiration or Desperation • Art For The Cure – Art Auction - 2010 • Momentum, Images Of Dance Exhibition - Summer 2009 • Environmental Photographer of the Year Exhibition – Sept 17th – Oct 11th 2008 • Center For Fine Art - Collins, CO – Street Photography Show –March 28 – April 26 2008 • UnScene Tour – Atlanta, Georgia – 2007 & 2008 • Fay Gold Selects – Atlanta Photography Gallery Show – Oct 2007 • 12th Annual Hambidge Art Auction – August 2007 Photographic Sessions:  The Georgia Ballet - 2007/ 2008/2009/2010/2011  The Carolina Ballet – 2010/2011  Singing In The Rain Production – 2010  Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Production – 2010  Christmas Canteen Production - 2010  Some Enchanted Evening Production - 2008  The Atlanta Ballet – 2007/ 2008/2009