PhotoLuminations

A photograph is a work of art that combines what one knows, understands, and feels. It is a distillation of knowledge and experience. And it strives to involve the viewer, who brings his or her knowledge and feelings.

My interests are eclectic and include, but are not limited to: photography of people; photography of nature: seacoast, wetlands, woods; photographic documentation of community life and institutional communities; improving the health of people with chronic conditions; developing plans and solutions for complex problems including business development; writing, editing, illustrating and publishing; the Canaan dog and relationships between people and their animal companions... And a concern that there will be a decent world for my children and grandchild(ren). The Gallery and website present photographs that reflect these, and other, interests.

The Gallery of photographs samples the images and stories I have seen.

While many of my images are strong statements capable of standing alone, I also write essays showing relationships and meanings. These essays are presented on the web site at PhotoLuminations --a showcase for documentary work and editorial or marketing illustration as well as landscapes.

My photographs are available for licensed use as well as for display in museum-quality fine art prints or as inexpensive commercial quality prints.

I am available for assignment photography.

• Assignments to explain and promote the development of your business, institution, and community.
• Editorial illustration, marketing, documentary, and environmental portraits.
• Working unobtrusively with existing light to create realistic and convincing interpretations of real people in their activities and places.
• Photographs that illuminate, record, and interpret

For a bio of me as a photographer: About Jerry Halberstadt

Thanks to Ari Halberstadt, the multi-talented traveler, photographer, and scientist for blazing the trail to the installation of Drupal and of the Gallery. You can see his exquisite photography at Ari's Planet: Gallery

Keren, the Canaan dog, has contributed by being extremely patient, well past her lunch time walk. And she is responsible for my return to photography.