Lance & Anne Lewin - photo by Nadine Lewin Wall 2015
Introducing Atlanta Fine Art Photographer, Lance A. Lewin
For the most part, my inspiration from behind the viewfinder comes from a richly filled combination of studying the pioneers of photography in the mid to late 19th Century and masters of the 20th century, (e.g., Julia Margret Cameron, Alfred Stieglitz, Ansel Adams and Bob Kolbrener, for just four examples) while also studying art history, drawing and design, all in the pursuit of developing my own artistic narratives.
Though a lot of my work cannot be deemed as "Straight Photography", nonetheless, I stay clear of trends that can lead to what some refer to as hyper-reality and composite alternatives, instead, maintaining a photographic canvas that balances between modernist and pictorial aesthetics that evoke a sense of reality and authenticity.
My philosophy on teaching photography embodies photographic techniques developed, learned and expanded in both the 19th and 20th Century, and I feel should serve as the backbone to pedagogic material for students of photography in the 21st century and beyond. As such, my methodology of teaching photography is structured to embrace traditional photography skill sets and their application into the digital photography revolution.
The Visualization Process: awakening our senses to the world around us
The art of "seeing" lies in the ability to slow down, step back and retrace steps: elaborating on the old trope, "Stop and smell the roses", be cognizant of your surroundings by slowing down to experience the sensations that infiltrate our space we do not notice in our hurried pace. Experience more from surrounding environments by opening all the senses to see, hear, smell and taste a wider sampling. Stoop low and see what the insects see, or pull back and glee at the grandeur of majestic landscapes. With a stronger awareness of our immediate environment, thus reveals hidden nuances and offers perspective, both defining attributes for artistic achievement. L.A. Lewin
“The term visualization refers to the entire emotional-mental process of creating a photograph, and as such, it is of the most important concepts in photography.” - Ansel Adams
Photographic Society of America
I am very proud to be a member of this wonderful organization: the PSA is for all levels of photography - for those just picking up a camera to emerging artist and the professional! With special attention to Education - the PSA offers every photographer a chance to learn new concepts - click on the logo to be redirected to the website and have a look around. Thank you.
Current Affiliations:
State Membership Director for the Photographic Society of America (PSA)
Black & White Photography Mentor (PSA)
Critique Group Administrator (PSA)
North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA)
Art Education:
Studied at Mayor School of Fashion and Design and continuing education at FIT - 1975-1980
Studied Art & Design at Albany State University - 2017-2018
Here's a list of key system components inside Lewin's TENBA back pack:
Canon 5DMark II & III 22MP Full-Frame DSLR's
Minolta XD-11 & XD-7 35mm film Cameras
Canon F/1.4 50mm
Canon F/2.8L Macro 100mm (New)
Canon F/1.4 L II 24mm (New)
Canon F/2.8 L II 14mm (New)
Canon F/2.8 L II 16-35mm
Rokkor-X MD F/2.8 24mm
Rokkor-X MD F/2.8 35mm
Rokkor-X MD F/1.7 50mm
Rokkor-X MD F/2.5 100mm
Sigma F/2.8 II 70-200mm
Canon 600 EX II-RT Flash system (New)
Gary Fong Diffusers
Tripod & Head by Manfrotto
Lewin shooting near Lake Tahoe in 2011 - Photo by Anne Lewin
Lewin photographing the Tetons in 2012 - Photo by Anne Lewin