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2025 Ohio Artist Registry Juried Exhibition
Paul Russo
PRR PhotographyBio
I learned photography at an early age from my father in Cleveland, and subsequently began reading Ansel Adams’ series (The Camera, The Negative, and The Print) over many trips to the library. Since my first chance to shoot B&W film and print in the B-W darkroom during a high school summer course, I have had an eye towards the tonal variations and of monochrome photography. I lived around the United States for twenty years after high school, returning to Ohio a few years ago.
I am currently located in Cleveland, and travel often. I savor the opportunity to capture the decisive moment and action in sports and aviation. I worked as a sports photojournalist for 4 years during high school for the yearbook, and 4 years again in college for the school media organization. Since, I have had the chance to work several professional sporting events thanks to some very gracious people.
Artist Statement
I enjoy the complexities of geometry, contrast, and perspective in cities and scenery. Both buildings and terrain can form a surreal, monolithic appearance, or present shadow and reflection interactions with the sky. Combined with a love for travel, I try to capture my vision and share my perspective, whether out-and-about or in everyday settings.