| Shira Yael BrooksA self described "lifer," photographer Shira Yael Brooks is not referring to a jail sentence but rather the self recognition that she will be involved in photography forever. Since stumbling onto photography in a high school summer exploratory program at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, she has been exploring the various aspects of this ever-changing medium. While her early work was all film, her more recent work is largely digital- a shift Shira describes as a difficult decision. As her technical preferences have developed, so has her personal style- her passion today is for photos with a human element, where the people are not the focus- images such as "Train Station," "Utah," and "Waterfall." She also enjoys working with toning- images such as "Harkness Night" and "Train Station" exemplify this style. Cate JonesAn avid artist in many genres, Jones describes herself as a painter who uses film as her canvas and Photoshop as her paintbrush. Despite the dichotomy that sometimes appears between painting and photography, Jones flows seamlessly between them and professes with great sincerity that she could not imagine being a photographer without first being a painter. Her seemingly endless creativity is supported by twenty-five years of experience as a professional photographer, giving her a unique perspective to create some exceptional and distinctive images and transformations. In travels abroad she has returned with such images as “The Arno” and “Capri I”, an excellent example of a transformation. Staying domestic has not, however, hinder her creativity, as is evident in “Dream Dresses” and “Andrey’s Gift.” Stay tuned for more unique work from Cate Jones. Robert E. KleinAP and Boston Globe freelance photographer Robert E. Klein has been interested in photography since childhood, and describes his current career as a dream come true. His work has been featured as double-page spreads in Sports Illustrated, Newsweek printed his overhead shots of the Station Nightclub tragedy, and his work routinely appears on the front page of the Boston Globe. With no formal photography training, Klein spent thirty years trapped in the life of a general practice attorney in the Boston, MA area before fully realizing his photographic ambitions and becoming a full-time photographer. In an effort to tell the story and communicate the meaning of the image being captured, Klein recognizes there is little that differentiates digital from traditional film – rather, the difference is on the viewfinder side of the camera. The image Concorde stands out to Klein as a personal favorite; despite his editor’s skepticism prior to the shoot, the final landing of the aeronautical anomaly produced breathtaking prints that captured a major moment in history and proved Klein’s keen intuition to his editor. For his trip to Antarctica, Klein had the use of a state-of-the-art Leica digital SLR. While the camera did help him capture noteworthy images Andvord Bay and Fortuna King Penguins 2, it furthered his belief that the making of a great photograph is not in the camera, it’s in the photographer. Enjoy Klein’s collection and let us know what you think!
Irwin A. Yatter
Sometimes a life-long interest does not lead to a career, but rather a fulfilling hobby. Such is the case of Irwin A. Yatter and photography. Although interested in cameras and the concept of photography since childhood, Yatter has kept his interest a hobby and away from the commercial arena. A staunch devotee of film, in recent years he has warmed to the digital world, yet still uses both media. Medium aside, it’s capturing a moment and a sight that may not be around next week, or the next moment, which fascinates Yatter. Although he prefers to shoot in Italy and the Canadian Rocky Mountains, as evident in Gondola, Bridge Over Textured Waters proves his creativity has not been squelched by staying close to home. Yatter’s enthrallment with the ability to capture a moment in time has helped him create a varied collection we hope you will enjoy!
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