JOANNE BARTONE

My eyes and my camera are the instruments that align with my heart and mind so I can produce art that is distinctively my own. Trends are not appealing to me; my creative preferences range from contemplative abstractions to honest renderings. Like other art, my photography is an ever-evolving journey where my desire to connect with, document and create from my surroundings is validated, yet constantly in flux.

Nature, movement, colors, divergent displays and life are my muses. My photographic process typically involves the assessment of light, examining interests of shape and movement, how composition will assist me in expressing my vision, or whether my creative use of depth of field will yield an intimate or expansive image. My decision making processes on aesthetics are meditative observations; all are made on an intuitive level felt between myself, the moment and the subjects that present themselves, using alternative techniques such as pinhole and slow shutter.

The busy-ness and repetition of day-to-day responsibilities oftentimes can distract us from our appreciation of the beautiful world around us. As is true (I believe) with most art, through my photography I seek to make connections and provide pleasure by illuminating and enhancing the viewer’s ability to witness our surroundings, offering almost a “permission” to stop and enjoy nature and an opportunity to present an understanding of our connection with it and responsibility to it. Through our connectivity and my art, I hope to bring the viewer a brief moment of peace, a healing of emotions or spirit, inspiration and enlightenment.

BIO
Graduating with honors from the Art Institutes International (aii) Pittsburgh with a Specialized Degree in Commercial Photography in 1996, Joanne Bartone has owned and operated Joanne Bartone Photography, a boutique wedding and portrait studio. Joanne has in-depth experience in all aspects of business development and operations, including graphic design, branding, marketing and sales, and extensive experience in image management / production / enhancement, creative photographic technique and fine art print making. Joanne believes in paying her success forward and has instructed, mentored and assisted other photographers, both locally and nationally, in establishing their own careers. Joanne proudly donates her time/talent to multiple non-profit organizations in the Pittsburgh community.

PHOTOGRAPHIC EDUCATION
Specialized degree in Commercial Photography | Graduated 1996 Art Institutes International (aii)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
WIPI – current International Charter Member
ASMP | PPA | ISPWP | WPJA – past member in good standing

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2013 :: Three Rivers Art Festival, Pittsburgh, PA – Juried Group Show/Competition
2013 :: Appearances Eco-Arts Festival, Provincetown, MA

INTERNATIONAL AWARD-WINNING PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Women In Photography International | WIPI:
2011 :: International :: B+W+Color :: Juried Fine Art Competition + Exhibition
2010 :: International :: 2000 – 2010 :: A Decade of Images
2010 :: International :: Faces :: Juried Fine Art Competition + Exhibition
2007 :: International :: Juried Fine Art Competition + Exhibition
2005 :: International :: Beauty:Camera Eye of the Beholder :: Architecture :: Juried Fine Art Competition + Exhibition
Wedding Photojournalist Association | WPJA:
2007 :: Bride’s Magazine International Competition :: Dress/Fashion Category
2006 :: Spring National Competition :: Photojournalism :: Ceremony Category

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Women In Photography International Charter Member

Joanne Bartone
Pittsburgh, PA
WIPI PhotoProfile
www.joannebartone.com
joanne@joannebartone.com



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