“A time of innocence,
 a time of confidences
 Long ago,
 it must be,
 I have a photograph;
 Preserve your memories;
 They’re all that’s left you “

Bookends:  Paul Simon / Art Garfunkel 1968

 In 1965 I got a “35 mm Rangefinder” camera and a few rolls of Tri-X, and that was the beginning of what was to become a life-long addiction!  Months after getting that camera, I realized that being behind the lens was only one, small element of completing a photograph.  By creating the negative and working to mold the print, one can create the full image desired.  Back then, as a "Newark News" paperboy, I began bringing home wood from houses under construction.  Soon I had enough to build a simple darkroom, which I outfitted with an old B & W TV cabinet for the enlarger, along with other furniture that I found on the curb.  I made a pilgrimage to Willoughby’s in New York City to buy all of the required developing equipment and chemicals -- the first of many Sunday trips to the 34^th Street area for camera and darkroom equipment. 

Some of the pictures that I took back in the mid-60’s are among the most viewed today.  There have been over 110,000 viewings of my Olympic Park, NJ  http://travel.webshots.com/album/51720910hrynZy  pictures on Webshots.  It is so rewarding to receive notes from people saying that my pictures brought back memories of their youth, their families, and the fun they used to have at Olympic Park.   Olympic Park is an important part of New Jersey history, and I am happy to be able to share it with everyone.  

My career has given me great satisfaction and the opportunity to work with some wonderful people, many of whom remain good friends today.  The job required me to connect with others on a world-wide basis, making travel a key element.   I learned -- albeit a little late -- to never travel without my camera.  Once I did catch on, I had the opportunity to capture the beauty of places like Germany, Paris, London, Madrid, Hong Kong, and Australia, as well as less exotic, yet interesting places like Las Vegas and other sites within the U.S.  Growing up in northern New Jersey gave me easy access to New York City, and it is still one of my favorite areas to photograph.  From a picture of a group of ordinary people crossing 42^nd Street back in 1967, to the World Trade Center site the week after 9/11, New York City holds a special place in my heart.  I have the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time downtown in the Battery Park City area, and I try to document the ongoing changes as that area is being rebuilt.

After photography, my second love is snow skiing -- an activity which has opened the door to capturing entirely new vistas on film.  By combining skiing and photography, I can experience the best of both worlds.  Having the opportunity to grab digital images of places like Vermont, Lake Tahoe, Colorado, and Utah makes life very good, indeed!  I have been skiing in Park City , Utah, since 1974 -- looking at that fantastic city for all those years through numerous lenses and cameras.  I was able to capture the rough, rugged look of the city back in ’74 and the sleek and sophisticated look of it in 2008 -- dramatic changes brought about by the Winter Olympics.  The grandness and charm of the Park City Coalition Building (the symbol of the town, now long gone), is an image that I will always be able have on film. 

...And speaking of film, there are no longer any tin cans of film in my house.  I have fully converted to digital, and these days I use my Nikon D50, as well as other digital cameras.  My new, favorite equipment supplier is B & H Photo:  an establishment that has the most productive supply chain process that I have seen anywhere!   The PC is my new darkroom, and it gives me more tools for controlling the image than I ever had before.  Building panoramas, editing, and creating special effects with software are powers of my darkroom that can now be accessed on my PC.  My years in the corporate and IT world taught me about workflow, systems management, and process.  At times these elements caused frustration and heartache;  but those same terms can be applied to photography, and the results can be beautiful.  I believe, however, that the most beautiful element of photography is the ability to give someone a print, a book, a calendar, or series of images and watch their face light up -- or go into a restaurant,  a shop, or a gym and see your photographs displayed on the walls for others to enjoy. as

“So now…. you can go up on a steep hill in Las Vegas and look West, and with the right kind of eye you can almost see the high-water mark – that place where the wave finally broke and rolled back.”

Hunter S Thompson – Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas  1971

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Jack has a wealth of experience in a wide range of situations.  Give him a call to see if he is the perfect fit for your project. Chances are that Jack will be able to not only meet your needs, but exceed your expectations. 
Call Jack today at: (203) 421-7929, or send an email to: jwwag@sbcglobal.net

Jack offers the following services:

• Commercial
• Portrait
• Greeting and Holiday Cards
• Insurance and Legal Cases
• Historical site documentation
• Product Photography
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• Restaurant scenarios
• Marine photography
• Sports photography
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