AZ Commercial Photographer - Brad Armstrong Photography

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Portraiture

When making a portrait the role of the portrait photographer is to capture the essence of the person.

Deep thought, reflective contemplation, tears, love, compassion, a glowing smile, laughter, a close detailed look into the eyes, or the texture of a persons skin are all elements of humanity and the human spirit. At Brad Armstrong Photography what I strive to accomplish in a portrait is to create an environment of collaboration between the subject and myself. Brad Armstrong believes great portraits are given, not taken. Throughout my 25 years as a professional portrait photographer, I have learned how to work with people and capture moments that reveal the human spirit, and to me that is the essence of portraiture.

Commercial

At Brad Armstrong Photography communication, honesty, and building relationships with my clients are essential to the success of my business and to my assignments. As a commercial / corporate photographer based in Phoenix, Arizona I use my skill set to give the client photography that exceeds expectations. My experience in this industry has given me a foundation but for me, that is just a supplement to the client’s individual needs. Through listening and discussing the objectives, I strive to provide high quality photography that can be used in multiple platforms on any deadline.

Photojournalism

By definition, editorial photography is published photography that isn’t advertising. Photojournalism is a category that is defined by photographic documentation of our life and times that is based on truth and accuracy.

This portfolio of editorial work is a culmination of over 16 years as a community photojournalist in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. What this body of work illustrates is the fragile nature of life. For many years, I documented the full-range of life’s greatest joys, frustrations and deepest tragedies. For me editorial photography gave me access not only to document the news but also to assist those who don't have a voice.

Fine art

Shooting fine art is a process where I revisit my foundations in photography and explore creativity. These works represents a place in time in my evolution as a photographer. At times its a place to reveal my state of mind and sometimes it is a place to explore what I have learned. My photography is true with my life and a continually evolving place that is uniquely mine.

The Chew Toy project for example was an extension of my research into learning about the early photographic masters and their processes. Edward Weston was one American master who made large format images with an 8 X10 view camera and made exquisite contact prints of objects, people and scenes.

Landscape

I don't get to do a lot of landscape photography but I find this type of photography as difficult as any I do as a professional photographer. Unlike commercial, corporate, editorial and portrait photography, landscape is extremely dependent on the elements.

Throughout my 25-year career I have been fortunate enough to see nature reveal itself in ways that I can only describe as magical moments. I am honored to be able to document these moments and share them with the world. Beautiful sunset lighting, moon lit backdrops, and robust storm clouds, are a just few features of Mother Natures beauty. Doing landscape photography allows me a chance to slow down, appreciate nature, and indulge myself in the process of making these photographs.

Testimonials

Brad,

Love your new web site and blog. It's shows a complete professional. My God, you don't realize the fine work of your photojournalism career until you stop and turn around. It's truly wonderful and I can honestly say it was a pleasure and an honor to work with you. I just turned 47 (yes, I look 32) with a baby and new life ahead of me. My perspective has changed, partly due to watching you and Lorie with your sons throughout the years and your transformation into a new freelance career. You are MY mentor (or "you are The Man!" as David Sanders would say).

We would like to display more of your work in our home. I would be interested in an art print, maybe on the watercolor paper, of the carnival scene. I always loved that image and it never got the attention it deserved.

Rick Wiley
Director of Photography
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, AZ

Why do we love Brad?

Take a picture. Save a life.
Or if you're Brad Armostrong, staff photographer at Tirbune Newspapers in Mesa, Ariz., you save the life first, then take the picture.
Even if that means giving up a sure clip-winning image.
Armstrong, 44, was between routine assignments when he saw something out of the corner of his eye. A moving car was dragging a boy pinned underneath it, his bicycle scraping the ground.
"He was screaming 'Stop! Stop! Stop!'

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