Lance Lewin

For the most part, my inspiration from behind the viewfinder comes from a richly filled combination of studying the pioneers of photography in the mid to late 19th century and masters of the 20th century, (e.g., Julia Margret Cameron, Alfred Stieglitz, Ansel Adams, Bob Kolbrener and Nobuyuki Kobayashi for just five examples) while also studying art history, drawing, design, and Renaissance painters, all in the pursuit of developing my own artistic narratives.

Though a lot of my work cannot be deemed as "Straight Photography", nonetheless, I stay clear of trends that can lead to what some refer to as hyper-reality and composite alternatives, instead, maintaining a photographic canvas that balances between modernist and pictorial aesthetics that evoke a sense of reality and authenticity.

I am the Georgia (USA) Membership Director for the Photographic Society of America (PSA), and the PSA Global Black and White Photography Mentor. In 2023 joined a three-year project as one of five members on the International Visual Sociology Association (IVSA) North American-Canada Think Tank. With other groups around the world, we are tasked to spearhead the revision of the IVSA Code of Ethics that should be completed by fall 2025.