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Texas Photographic Society
Member Spotlight
Honored to be to be a featured member. Link here: https://texasphoto.org/member-spotlight
SE Center for Photography
All About the Light
My image "Casa Grande" was selected for inclusion in the current exhibition hosted by the SECP.
The Chateau Gallery
The Art of Street Photography
My image "Alone" is currently in this online exhibition. Check it out below.
https://chateaugallery.com/exhibitions/the-art-of-street-photography
NY Center for Photographic Art
Decay, Rust, Corrosion
My image "December, 1973" was a Juror's Selection for the online exhibition, currently showing at the link below.
Artist's Statement
In my work, a central theme is the earth - its infinite geologic processes and the physical forms that result from those processes, as well as how the species that inhabit this planet interact with it. By recording and sharing my images, I hope to communicate the inherent dignity and interconnectedness of all aspects of the physical and biological world around us. From this viewpoint, I seek to show that the “boundaries” we humans often draw between natural and cultural landscapes are generally artificial ones, as our species is of and from the earth.
I am attracted to subjects that I can appreciate both literally via a lens of understanding from my training as a scientist and geologist, as well as figuratively, through the lens of my camera, as I explore the patterns, tonalities, visual rhythms, mystery of form, and the play of light across a scene.
Jim is based in West Texas, and welcomes your comments, questions, or expressions of interest in acquiring his prints or books. Prices start at $90 for open edition 8" x 10" archival prints. Please contact him at jim@jgeitgeyphotography.com.
Thanks for looking!
Image credits to Steve Goff
Formal Training in Photography
Midland College - Midland, TX (1995-2002)
- Seven years of Introductory, Intermediate, and Independent Studies in Photography with Professor B. Kent Moss.
Additional Coursework & Workshops
- Odessa College - Professor Steve Goff
- Ansel Adams Gallery Workshops - Alan Ross
- John Sexton Photography Workshops - John Sexton, Charles Cramer, Anne Larsen, Ray McSavaney
- Maine Media Workshops - Chip Forelli
- Santa Fe Photographic Workshops - Mark Klett, Tony Bonanno, Rick Allred, Michael Clark
- John Paul Caponigro Workshops
Individual Honors & Shows
- Distinguished Artist for 2024 - Celebration of the Arts, Midland, TX
- Featured Spotlight Member - Texas Photographic Society (2/2023)
- Despoblado: Images of the Greater Trans-Pecos - Proteus Gallery
Select Juried and Group Shows
- Decay Corrosion Rust (2024 - NYC4PA); All About Light (2024 - SE Center Photo); Street Photography (2024 - Chateau Gallery); COLOR (2023 - BWAC, Brooklyn, NY); Botanical (2023 - PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT); Arts Council of Midland (2024, 2023 - 3rd Place, Honorable Mention); Members Only Show (2022 – SE Center Photo, Greenville, SC); Nocturnes (2022 - Praxis Gallery, St. Paul, MN); 64th Annual Permian Basin Art Exhibition (2022 - Best of Show); Midland Art Association (2023, 2022, 2021 – Honorable Mention, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997); Texas Photographic Society (2020, 2001); Gallery West (2000 - Alexandria, VA); Hilton Head Art League (2000); Plano Art Association (2000 – Honorable Mention); Caprock Photographers (Caprock, TX – 1999 – Second Place, 1998 – Second Place, 1997 – Third Place); Viewpoint (Clifton, TX – 1999, 1998, 1997); TX Center for Photography (1998 – First & Second Place); New Works by Southern Photographers (1997- LSU); San Marcos Fine Arts Center (1997)
Photographic Collecting Activities
My love of photography has also translated to an appreciation for, and interest in, the broader history of the medium, and the artists practicing within it. I find constant inspiration through my study of not only the masters, but also lesser known and emerging artists, and thus consider it an important part of my continuing education as a photographer. This has led me to become an avid collector, having to date assembled over 1,300 images and nearly 1,000 photo books, representing one of the largest private fine-art photographic collections in the Southwest. While very broad in my interests, I am particularly drawn to the work of the 20th century masters who worked principally in black and white. I enjoy opportunities to share these works via loans in support of photographic exhibitions at various museums and organizations.
With Gratitude
Professor Kent Moss
While I've had an interest in photography since grade school, it wasn't until I was in my early thirty's that I decided to become a serious student of the medium. I was very fortunate to have Kent as my teacher and guide for that initial seven year "journey" of instruction and inspiration that provided me with the foundation I continue to build upon to this day. Kent has that rare combination of fluency with the subject matter, an ability to clearly communicate that subject matter to his students in an engaging manner with humor, as well as his own artistic perspective and creativity which keeps things fresh and interesting. While he certainly can't be blamed for my short-comings as a photographer, he does deserve credit for any successes I might enjoy in image-making.
Thank you Kent! Teacher - Artist - Friend
And the List Continues . . .
John & Anne Sexton, John Paul Caponigro, Chip Forelli, Steve Goff, Alan Ross, Charles Cramer, Tony Bonanno, Mark Klett, Andrew Smith, and John Boland, among others, have all shared their knowledge and passion regarding various aspects of photography, and in their individual ways have influenced my path as an artist and collector. For that I am thankful.
I also appreciate my many photo buddies and other artists, many here in the Permian Basin, for their camaraderie, feedback, support, and general good humor over the years!
Most importantly, I thank my lovely wife Stacy, for her love, support, and great eye.