PATRICK STEARNS
The “Illustrious” Career of
Patrick Stearns
My interest in photography began in 1963 when I was about
fourteen years old and I developed my first photograph
under the basement stairs of my parents house using a bare
light bulb to make a contact print. It was a magical
experience watching that latent image appear in the
developing solution, and my fascination with the
photographic process has never waned.
In the late 1980’s my work changed from primarily
shooting color landscapes to applying black and white
photography as a means of personal expression. Using my
camera to explore the world is, for me, much more
satisfying and a great deal more interesting than
traditional landscape photography. I especially enjoy
working on long term projects, such as the Portland Grid
Project and the Westside light rail construction (one of
Portland, Oregon’s mass transit systems) because they
give me the opportunity to build a rapport with the people
I am working with, as well as the time needed to understand
and explore my subject matter.
Contact: patrickstearns60@msn.com
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