"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." - Edgar Allan Poe
The elegance of the poet gives expression to my life-long passion for photography.
My father introduced me to the world of photography. He was an educator at Los Andes University in Merida, Venezuela. He took aerial images to draw the topography of the land below in order to create roadmaps in the photogrammetry lab. Landscape photography became my passion when in the darkroom images appeared magically in a piece of paper right in front of my eyes…
The desire to appreciate and study the works of artists such as Peter Lik, Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Marc Riboud influence my artistic development. These amazing creators have given me a sense of respect and gratitude for the world in which we live. I developed a sense of admiration for the most fragile detail, colors, light, and textures. I capture the relationship between the landscape and all of the living things in perfect harmony. That is my photographic perspective.
My life is also replete with the opportunity to remain creative because of the cultures, people, and landscapes that continue to enrich my life.
“The sun each day gives way to the horizon, shapes and forms are present, life flows with feelings of warmth, simplicity wrapped in silence, solitude, and timeless love”. That is what photography means to me.
- Jean-Claude Ardila
BIOGRAPHY
Jean-Claude is a full-time photographer based in Tampa, Florida. His experience and photographic perspective come from years perfecting the art of capturing light, landscapes and the essence of the places he photographs. Jean-Claude has visited over 25 countries and has lived in 3 different countries throughout his career.
He is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. His photographs have won international competitions in the USA and Latin America. His images have been published on numerous websites, newspapers, and magazines related to Landscape Design, Architecture as well as publications supporting conservation of our planet and the oceans. Jean-Claude displays and sells his work in fine art shows on the Eastern Seaboard and in Latin America throughout the year. He also works with Landscape Designers, Interior Designers and Architectural companies in Florida, South Carolina and several countries in Latin America.
In January 2016, Jean-Claude founded Camera Expeditions. Camera Expeditions is a photographic workshop where he uses a hands-on approach by teaching landscape techniques to students on location. He is very active on Instagram and Facebook where he is followed by over 10K people around the world. Jean-Claude is also a member of Professional Photographers of America where he is obtaining through merits the title of Master Fine Art Photographer.
Awards & Publications
ARTCHITIZER
One Photo Challenge Competition 2022
1st Place Professional Category
Photo: A Glimpse of Heaven
https://architizer.com/blog/competitions/one-photo-challenge-2022-competition-winners-announced/
7th Fine Art Photography Awards
Honorable Mention: "My Quintessence"
Nomination in the Professional Seascape Category
2020
https://fineartphotoawards.com/winners-gallery/fapa-2020-2021/professional/seascape
Photograph: "My Quintessence"
Featured in CNN, CBS, ABC and Social Media Platforms
September 2020
https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/man-finally-captures-perfect-clearwater-sunset-photo-3-years-in-the-making/?fbclid=IwAR2tFnNSndBo2yX7ZrJVUUdkI2o-gp_byacdzt_94B7_URWPIfX6WEz_y6w
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/jean-claude-photography-clearwater-beach-pier-60-photobomb-bird/67-3da1d512-b7f7-4795-923f-0252e322e350?fbclid=IwAR2wMdnOC7HRFmZ0772d06_FrT20hpbc_cj30azkFso_OldLSfp6mQURgyQ
https://arabic.cnn.com/travel/article/2020/09/30/photographer-captures-perfect-photo-after-3-years
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Publication and Collaboration with the Photographs The Philosophy of a Storm, Jekyll on Fire and Golden Dream.
2020
Black & White Magazine
Winning Photograph: "The Inner Soul"
Edition 131. 2019
Weather Channel
It's Amazing Out There" Photo Contest 2018
Top Ten Finalist
House Trends Magazine
Publication Summer 2018
Photographic Credits to Jean-Claude Photography
Trends Magazine
Ayres Associates - Publication Summer 2017
Photographic Credits to Jean-Claude Photography
Article "Clearing the hurdles"
By Wendy Kinderman
Canon Photographic Competition
New York, NY 2017
Featured Photographer in Canon's UBUPrints Program
Wave of Oaks + Top Place
International Photographic Competition
New Orleans, Louisiana 2016
Professional Category
Wave of Oaks + 1st Place
Latin America Photographic Competition
Agenda del Mar. Medellin, Colombia 2014
Underwater Category
Bajo el Sol + 1st Place
Latin America Photographic Competition
Diario El Tiempo. Medellin, Colombia 2012
Street Category Arcoiris de Flores + 1st Place
Latin America Photographic Competition
Agenda del Mar. Medellin, Colombia 2011
Dancing Sunset + Honorable Mention
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