Hi World!
I took my first photo in high school, back in ancient times when we used Plus-X and Tri-X film and printed on photo paper using an enlarger. The excitement when I saw my very first print magically appear on the paper in a bath of chemicals was the coolest thing ever! I was hooked.
It makes me old just thinking about it!
Throughout
college I was an avid photographer shooting nature, friends, and just about
everything else. I was the photo editor of my college newspaper, which gave me access
to the all-important darkroom.
My career, marriage and family took me out of photography for a number of years but sometime in the mid 2000's my creative instincts kicked into gear.
The camera came out and the shutter finger got strong again.
I also very much enjoy taking shots of the things we never really notice in our day-to-day lives, such as a beautiful sunset, an island beach, or lighted hula hoops twirling against a dark background. Pretty cool stuff.
Events photography is my specialty. My role is to create memories and it’s one of the most personally satisfying things I do with my camera.
I have had a lot of fun over the years with my photography. I’ve been a newspaper photographer, won prizes at the San Diego County Fair, taught classes and am a graduate of the University of California, San Diego extension’s certificate program called “Photography: Images and Techniques”. I’ve been a member of the Professional Photographer’s of America since 2016.
I hope you enjoy my artwork, and be sure to contact me if you have any questions
Thanks!
Donald Haake Photography, Bradenton, FL 34211
Member, Professional Photographers of America
My art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.
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