Ed Funk is a
versatile photographer and writer. He has been producing award-winning impact
images and travel articles for over thirty years, while presenting many
lectures on all aspects of photography. A member of the National Association of
Photoshop Professionals, Ed conducts workshops on creative photography and
digital imaging.
Ed’s images
have been published in leading magazines and newspapers and on Annual Report
covers. He serves the community by judging photographic shows and competitions.
Ed has written and coauthored several publications for the Northern Virginia
Alliance of Camera Clubs. He is a Past President of the Northern Virginia
Photographic Society and served on the Board for many years. He has earned
"Photographer of the Year" six times. Ed taught photography in Italy,
Turkey, England and Germany, and currently lectures on photography at Northern
Virginia Community College.
Influenced
by the writings and teachings of Freeman Patterson, Joseph Miller, Ernst Haas,
John Shaw, Bill Allard and others, Ed has developed his own Personal Artistic
Statement:
- “Creative vision for some people is a ‘gift’ that comes
naturally. I have found that what is often perceived to be creative vision is
in reality creative ‘technique.’ My earliest creative work came not from vision
but from the development of my photographic ‘craft/technique.’
- “My
creative vision developed slowly over a long period of time. I was largely
unaware of the subtle changes as they were taking place. It was only after studying
with Canadian photographer Freeman Patterson that I began to understand the
nature of my developing creative vision. When I began re-organizing and
cataloging my work, from the early days up to the present, the changing nature
of my work and vision became apparent.
- “Freeman
Patterson said he can see his personal development including major life
changing events when he reviews his work in a time line. I believe this is true
for most artists who have been working over a long period of time. Life experiences
are reflected in their work.
- “Photography
for me began with nature because of my love for the outdoors and quickly
included travel photography. Today I see images everywhere! Often when a scene
or object captures my attention I try to abstract the strongest element and
present it in a way that the viewer might feel the emotion that I felt at that
moment. This is the essence of my work.
See
www.edfunkphotography.com for
an overview of Ed’s photography and related activities.