Segal-Isaacson, Adam

Some of my early photographs were described by a friend as “black and white in color” as most of the images were shot on color film, but were high-contrast silhouettes. I also enjoy taking pictures of flowers and natural scenes, although, like the Dutch masters, I like to include insects in those pictures. The Dutch masters who invented the still life did this as a memento mori, but I just find it makes the picture more interesting (although I find the idea of a memento mori somewhat appealing). More recently I have moved into digital photography, and like the freedom Photoshop^® allows, but I try not to wobble too far from the image as originally seen. When I do I make it obvious. At the same time, I don’t pay much attention to the rules of photography, especially “don’t shoot into the sun.” What really interests me is light–using photography as a way of painting with light. I also appreciate scenes that are just a little odd.

I once studied architecture, but otherwise has no training in art or design. I once had a professor who believed that photography could not be art. I make my living in publishing, and scientific publishing at that. I am the maintainer of the Flatbush Artists website and serve as the secretary/convener of the group. I also make collages, appropriating images from elsewhere without permission to make personal greeting cards. I haven’t bought a commercial card in years. I was the “theatre tech” person behind CJ’s  jewelry business, whatI once referred to as “improvizational architecture.” You can see her excellent work here. I have also been known to build things.

Adam thanks the other members of the Flatbush Artists for encouraging him to put forth some of his own work.​

Here is a brief interview with pictures: https://boldjourney.com/meet-adam-segal-isaacson/