Art in L.A. with photographer Brad Buckman

VENICE, CA 12/18/2009

The Julia Dean Photography Studio welcomed eager fans of Photographer Brad Buckman to view the newest exhibition of his work. Brad’s latest photography projects capture the natural beauty of urban landscapes in the city; life in the moment. Sharing an exciting moment of his own life with us in the work, “Arrivee” a multiple exposure, ten picture print with a layered impressionist effect of Cedar’s Sinai Hospital,  he shares with unknowing viewers the world through his eyes on the day his son arrived into this world. If it is any indication of the caliber of this photographer’s work, only minutes into the interview a fan, so moved by Buckman’s work, eagerly purchased the print “Ephemere” (a print captured from the Eiffel tower in Paris France,) on the spot. Brad pleasantly continued his interview with us to answer a few questions about his experiences in photography.

Brad Buckman and Family

Brad Buckman next to his work “Ephemere”

FNL: How did you first start in photography?

BB: My younger brother had an interest in photography and I would borrow the camera and shoot while wandering through Dallas, Texas and shoot the city. Finding things that I found naturally beautiful. I was always interested in architecture and light, filtering through trees or reflecting. I was always more attracted to urban landscapes than the country side.

FNL: What three things inspire your work the most?

BB: One, classic photography. Two, exploration during traveling, waking up and walking out the door and shooting what I find. Three, other forms of art like abstract painting.

FNL: What is your philosophy on photography?

BB: Anything you want to do to express yourself is valid.

FNL: How did you get into this kind of photography?

BB: Through traveling I created an archive and in re-visiting my earlier photographs. 

FNL: What do you like the most about your photography?

BB: I like that there is not the restriction of having to stick to a certain style.

FNL: In Fashion prints what do you notice the most?

BB: I pay attention to the background and lighting. 

Brad Buckman and his work “Arrivee”