One World. Many Lenses.℠

I believe that the earth is a single homeland for all of humanity, and that the diversity of the human race is a cause for celebration, not conflict. That diversity is not only expressed in different nationalities, ethnicities, cultures and languages, but also in different world views and perspectives. Everyone perceives the world through their own “lens”. In the same way, the photographer captures not what is objectively there, but rather what the camera lens perceives.

My focus is on fine art photography, especially urban and rural landscapes. Another specific branch of fine art photography that I'm currently developing is authentic portraiture.

In addition to photography for the sake of art, I also do freelance work, and I especially enjoy event photography. For the few hours I cover an event, that place and the people in it become my world. I flit in and out of crowds—sometimes noticed, mostly unnoticed—and capture not just the main act but also how individuals respond to it and to each other. I’m fascinated by the expressions on people’s faces as they watch, listen, laugh or dance to a performance; as they celebrate a milestone, learn a new skill, work together, geek out together, or participate in a shared project. My sincere interest in people of all backgrounds engaged in activity of all kinds is reflected in my photography, in the way that I honor both the individual and the collective. And my clients end up with much more than a set of pictures—they’ll have memories to keep and be proud to share with others for years to come.

While most of my photos are digital, I shoot film as well—both are equally valid, and I hope film never goes away because it has a look that cannot be precisely duplicated in the digital domain. Not that I don't try; you can see my love for film even in my digital work, which makes liberal use of film simulations and diffusion filters.

I've been building up a large portfolio of works, many of which are available for purchase as prints or licensable for editorial use. For more information and a sampling of my work, visit my website at www.serge.photography.