Oro Valley Public Library invites you to The Three Photo Amigos photography exhibit. Visit the Library from June 1 - August 31, 2023 to view works of landscape, nature & fine art photography.
Three friends and fellow members of Club Camera Tucson – Steve Dell, James Capo and Bebe O’Brien, all award-winning photographers – team up to display some of their favorite work. Steve features images of the amazing and beautiful raptors that roam the skies of southern Arizona, while Bebe and James present powerful images of African tribal culture and wildlife.
Artist Statement, Bebe O'Brien:
Award-Winning Fine Art Photographer & Photojournalist.
“Specializing in capturing unique moments and unexpected points of view by preserving vanishing lifestyles through photography."
While heading up the Corporate Communications Department at a large international mining company, Bebe O’Brien also managed their corporate video and photographic projects. Among other duties, she served as Chief Industrial and Human Interest Photographer, and her images and stories have been published in both national and international mining industry magazines, newspapers and annual reports. While living overseas, Bebe was also Photo Editor at a Russian gaming & sports magazine.
In the last few years she has turned her attention to photographing Remote Tribes, America’s Western Lifestyle, Portraits, Wildlife, Horses, Classic Cars and Dance. Her most recent photographic subjects have been in Ethiopia, British Columbia, Russia, France, Kenya, Tanzania, Georgia, Wyoming, Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah and New Mexico.
Bebe's photographs regularly receive recognition as winners in Competitions and annual 'Best of the Best' events. Some of her extensive body of work can be viewed at www.bebeobrienphotography.com, opens a new window and at facebook.com/bebe.obrien.5/, opens a new window.
Artist Statement, James Capo:
James Capo is an award-winning nature and wildlife photographer, photographing fauna in regions as diverse as Arizona, Alaska, and Africa. For this exhibit, James features images from safari in the southern-African nation of Botswana, in the Chobe River region along the border of Botswana and Namibia. The area is noted for its biological diversity, and for being home to the most dense concentration of elephants on the continent. His images are presented in B&W Fine Art style printed on gallery-wrap canvas.
James studied journalism and photojournalism at the State University of NY, then worked as a writer/photographer for various publications as he worked toward a second degree in Theology. Upon receiving his B.A. in Theology he was asked to serve in ministry, and that has been his primary career ever since. He has continued in his passion for the outdoors and photography, though, becoming a certified Rock Climbing Instructor and Guide, a Youth Camp Director, and “Challenger” program leader for Young Adults, mentoring leadership development through outdoor adventure activities. He is also active in the photography community, speaking to local clubs and serving as a judge in photo competitions.
James’ photography can be seen on his website at www.JamesCapoPhotography.com, opens a new window and on Instagram at @jascapophotography.
Artist Statement, Steve Dell:
Beauty is all around me, waiting to be discovered. This can be a grand landscape, a simple insect on a flower, an architectural wonder, or the simplicity of a child's smile.
I enjoy discovering new places and returning to familiar ones to discover fresh, exciting, and new angles of exploration.
I am inspired by observing and studying the works of other artists. My own style is ever evolving, both behind the camera and in front of the computer screen post-processing an image.
While I am moved by the color of images, I can be equally motivated by black & white images.
Steve is a popular speaker at local camera clubs, and frequently judges photo competitions. He currently leads the Tucson Photoshop Group, and is a past president of Club Camera Tucson.
See his images and get contact information at www.SteveDellPhotography.com.
