About 'Writing With Dark' - Photography by Art Harman
I am an award-winning professional photographer and an award-winning filmmaker, and am available for documentary, commercial, event, fine arts, action and editorial projects, as well as advanced photographic processing and restoration, film/videography and post-production editing. Local, remote, or on any assignment. I am based in the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland region, including Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Fauquier, Montgomery and Prince Georges.
Please EMAIL or call 202-792-0040 about your photographic and videography needs.
My Vision:
There's a rare moment many photographers and artists may know. It's when you look at the viewfinder, artwork, or the computer screen and suddenly realize the shot or image is exactly perfect. It's almost a magical shiver; it hits you and you just stop. Click the shutter; save the file; don't touch a thing. The next photo or the next edit cannot equal it.
There's another moment too; the one which makes it all worthwhile. When a viewer seems truly touched. When the second remark is greater than the first.
My inspiration for photography began early when my parents returned from a trip to Asia with images of an exotic world of mystery and adventure. Before long I was outfitted with a Kodak Brownie camera and learned how to use our darkroom and more advanced and unique cameras. The photographic techniques I learned growing up transcended the film era to digital.
My interests include a strong passion for night photography--hence "Writing With Dark;" as well as spacecraft, architecture, landscapes, clouds, nature, official Washington and D.C. landmarks; and a different angle on about anything! Often my work involves a slow shutter--which ironically 'speeds up' the action in the shot.
Please visit periodically to see new photos. Thank you to all who have sent messages of appreciation and encouragement from my photographs. I look forward to your comments.
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Art Harman
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12093276/
Photos at Smithsonian Magazine:
www.SmithsonianMag.com/photocontest/user/art-harman/
Award winning photo at FotoWeek:
www.facebook.com/FotoWeekDC/photos/a.245227528871422/245228412204667/?type=3&theater
Award winning photos at Aviation Week and Space Technology Magazine:
https://aviationweek.com/photocontest
https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/2020-aviation-week-photo-contest-editors-picks-defense-space
Public Service Project
As a public service to photographers and to protect our first Amendment rights, I drafted a bill in the 113th Congress to prohibit the practice of government agencies to prohibit or limit the rights of people to take photographs on public property, H.R. 5893, the "Ansel Adams Act."
www.Congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5893/text
Esquire Magazine wrote a good review of my bill.
www.Esquire.com/news-politics/news/a32262/ansel-adams-act/
A few quotes that inspire me and reflect some of my vision:
"It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head."
Henri Cartier-Bresson
"If I saw something in my viewfinder that looked familiar to me, I would do something to shake it up."
Garry Winogrand
"The far greater number of photography is capturing moments in life that would too quickly fade unless we had a picture of them."
Harry Behret
"Photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place…I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."
Elliott Erwitt
Specialties:
Filmmaking and Video Services
• Award-winning filmmaker available for production, directing, post-production editing, etc.
• Videography--video your events, create ads, PSAs, etc.
• Advanced film and video editing and special effects.
• Consulting on winning film festivals, creating IMDb listings.
• Digital conversion of video tape from the following formats: VHS, SVHS, DVC-Pro, Betacam SP, Hi-8, 3/4" U-Matic.
Personal and Family Events
• Parties, birthday parties, anniversaries and reunions.
• Portraits, headshots, family and group shots.
• Profile photos for social media.
• Society events, concerts, receptions.
• Sports events.
• Insurance inventory photos and videos. Loss evidence.
• Creative portraits of your home, car, boat, airplane, etc.
• Weddings, receptions and proposals (& surprise proposals!).
Business, Conferences, Real Estate, News, Products
• Corporate events, conferences, meetings, galas, banquets and receptions.
• Photos of your store, business or restaurant for the web, social media and Yelp, Google, Trip Advisor, carry-out services, etc.
• Creative photos for Real Estate, AirBnb, property, architectural and interior photos for Realtors, house sharing, builders, landlords, renters, developers, magazines. I use special lenses and lighting to make your property look its best.
• High resolution photographs of artwork for print production. Expert at shooting glass framed items without glare.
• News and editorial photography -- what event do you need covered?
• Product photography, Amazon sales photos and graphics, trade shows, eBay, etc.
Washington DC, Official and Political
As a D.C. insider, I know the ideal and iconic locations better than most, and know how to get permission for certain locations.
• PR events, news conferences, public rallies, demonstrations and marches.
• Congressional hearings, Capitol Hill visits, lobbying, receptions, galas, fundraisers and briefings.
• Political candidate and Member shots at the most powerful locations in official Washington.
• Political ads and videos.
Travel, Groups
• Group travel photography--a pro photographer will create memorable images for all members of the tour, greatly enhancing the value of your tour. Photographic-oriented expeditions and adventures around the USA and world.
• Assignment photography anywhere in the world.
Instruction, Coaching
• Individual and group instruction, tutoring and training in photographic and processing techniques, composition and realising your artistic ideas. What's the difference between a 'snapshot' and a work of art? How can you see what the pros see? How to make your phone photos look awesome. From beginner to intermediate to advanced.
• Photographic expeditions. Ever wanted to visit awe-inspiring locations in the U.S. or around the world, but want to make sure your photos are as awesome as the views, or need an accompanying photographer?
Artistic, Creative, Fine Arts
• Creative, nighttime, HDR, slow-shutter, fine arts and unusual photography. Let's create an image that is perfect for your building, website, promotional materials, etc.
Photo Processing, Restoration, Scanning
• Expert Photoshop processing of any photo, tear/wrinkle-removal, retouching, color correction, sharpen, remove grain, special effects, HDR and other advanced processing.
• I can restore your old and damaged photos.
• Remove distracting things from your photos.
• Colorize your old black and white photos.
• Scan to digital your old photos, negatives and slides--and enhance them!
Filmmaking and Video Services
• Award-winning filmmaker available for production, directing, post-production editing, etc.
• Videography--video your events, create ads, PSAs, etc.
• Advanced film and video editing and special effects.
• Digital conversion of video tape from the following formats: VHS, SVHS, DVC-Pro, Betacam SP, Hi-8, 3/4" U-Matic.
Audio Services
• Audio recording of events.
• Post-production enhancement, noise reduction, mixing. CD creation.
• Digitizing and restoration of your old cassettes and reel to reel tapes.
Please contact me for a competitive price for my excellent services.