“I see twice the beauty and joy in life.”
I was born with a hidden challenge that I've had to face my entire life. It's made things a little more difficult for me, but I've always loved photography because it helps me to see the world in a different way. With my camera as my canvas, I can counter this challenge and see the world in all its beauty. With each press of the shutter release, I aim to
capture beautiful moments, colors, shapes, and textures. I respond to effects of light, interpret my experiences, and incorporate my communication design skills in order to bring together images that capture the essence of a moment in space and time. The evocative moments and ideas that inspire me to take a photo are just the beginning. With a degree in Communications Design from RIT and drawing on my background of printmaking from a time when film and darkrooms were still a thing, I carefully select and craft each image in the digital darkroom. I use a variety of digital tools to set the mood I
experienced in the moment of capture, and that which I wish to convey to draw the viewer in. I love to explore new techniques and investigate the elements. I passionately navigate interactions of color, tonal range, and textures to challenge myself to grow in my craft. I draw inspiration from nature and humanity, as well as artists and photographers from both past and present. To me, photography is more than just an art form, it's my way of storytelling and connecting with one another. My desire is for those of you who look at my photos on the wall or sit down in front of them in your home or workplace to feel as if you were there with me experiencing the moment and emotion as it happened. Thank you for being interested in my work. Please feel free to get in touch with me. I look forward to connecting soon. To learn more about me and my work, please visit my website at www.roccosantorofineart.com
