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Stan Etheridge has been an American artist and designer for over 28 years and currently has his studio in the New Orleans , Louisiana area. He studied Fine Art at the University of Mississippi and Architecture at Louisiana State University . Eight years ago, Stan decided to explore photography as an art medium and has met with great success. His style involves meticulous attention to details with unique and creative lighting techniques. His work promotes a freedom of expression with an emphasis on the sensual side. Focusing primarily on portraiture and fine art figure images, he is consistently improving his art and striving to become one of the best photographers in his field. His work has been displayed in art galleries, publications, print, and featured on several international fine art websites.

Hmmm, photography, what it means to me…"to me", that’s pretty much the only criteria of what’s really important when capturing a moment in time…a capture of the past or of the future…a feeling remembered or a feeling anticipated…as long as there is a feeling.

Images are the capture of light, the canvas is the human figure for me…how they interact is the basis of my artwork…images must be beautiful and generate an emotion …anything less is just another “picture”.

I seek no guidance from a teacher nor do I have a desire to teach the mechanics of creativity, as there are none…the camera is no more than a brush, pencil, or crayon, it is only the tool used to capture a creation. How the tool is mastered requires commitment, study, experimentation, and patience. The true art comes from the soul, the eye, and the dedication to reach a level beyond one’s expectations. A good photographer is the master of his tool; a great photographer is the master of his imagination.

Ideas are both successful and unsuccessful, the degree of which is judged by the creator and the audience, and I think in the long run, the creator’s opinion is the only one that actually matters. My goal is to satisfy my creative desire and hope someone viewing has their own reaction to my work that brings them an emotion triggered from their own experiences or anticipations. It’s not my goal to coalesce an agenda, but to bring the gift of an emotion to the viewer.