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I am a 25 year old photographer born and raised in South Plainfield, a suburban town in Central New Jersey. I am obsessed with oceans, tides, and New Jersey shore towns. I often wake up in the middle of the night and drive several hours to watch the sun rise on my favorite beaches - there is no better way to start a day.
I guess you could say I'm at an odd point in my life. I find myself trying to grow up without selling out, to become a man without growing old, and to make a living without sacrificing my ideals. I hate calling myself an artist, there are several things about that label that I take issue with. I'm sort of an "anti-art" artist, if that makes any sense. In the last few years I've really grown weary of pretentious photographers who are more interested in socializing and ego-stroking than they are with actually creating images or artworks that actually mean something to someone.
If you ask me, art should be more like a party - a celebration. It should be less about wine and cheese and more about hope or inspiration. I try to create images that will make people happy, and I do this by creating images that I know make me happy. I have no agenda. I'm not trying to make any grand political or social statement. I photograph things that I think are beautiful, or interesting, or inspiring. If there are any main themes that run through all of my work, I would hope that they are hope, love, and perseverance.
I've been at this whole photography thing for almost 10 years now, and I plan to keep on doing it until the day that I die. I don't often have "gallery openings" and I've never been "published", but that's the way I like it. To me, this whole thing isn't a race or a contest. I'm not jockeying for social status or praise. I'm simply doing something that makes me happy, and if anyone on the outside is enjoying it as well then my job here is done.
Beyond all that, I live a pretty simple life. I'm currently a Senior Web Developer at Weblications in Princeton, NJ. I love music, and have previously done a significant of web/photo work within the music industry. My favorite things in life are Apple products, Yankee baseball (BOSTON SUCKS), Nintendo DS, Wranglers, Irish whiskey, and of course, Genevieve.
I spent many years as a Nikon digital shooter, but just last year made the switch to Canon (and couldn't be happier!). I'm currently shooting with a Canon 5D and a 24-70mm L lens. I also own a pretty nice Alien Bees studio lighting setup, but very rarely use it.
If there is any other information you'd like to know, please feel free to contact me.
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Family: Keenan Gaynor / Jon Gaynor / Genevieve Faust / Rita English / Jess Greco / John Gaynor
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