"For me, the camera is a sketchbook, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity." 

Henri Cartier-Bresson

 

Hello, and welcome to my site!

 

I am a Freelance Photographer based in the beautiful North Hills of Pittsburgh, Pa., For many years now, I have owned & worked with a variety of photographic devices. My beginnings are rooted in the days of film back in the 1970's, and from there I purchased my first Canon camera, a Sure Shot 35mm Auto-Focus in the 80's & 90's. I then progressed to my first 10 MP Digital camera in 2008, and began exploring the use of photo editing software. Over the years, my friends and family ALWAYS commented that I have that "photographer's eye", and a unique talent of "seeing everyday things in a more artistic way". But photography was always a hobby (at best) for me, and not a profession.

 

But in 2014, everything changed. I obtained my very first DSLR, a Nikon D7100 camera & several lenses, and embarked on an educational-journey with a number of classes, books, and probably hundreds of videos online illustrating the "How-To" of DSLR photography. Since then, and with inspiration from a number of photographer-friends, I have photographed some popular bands like REO Speedwagon, KC and the Sunshine Band, Sean Jones, Rose Royce, Who's Bad Michael Jackson Tribute, Nubya Garcia, Chico Freeman, The Bad Plus and more. One of my images was selected by Mr. Gary Meek, a professional Jazz Saxaphonist & Recording Artist from California, who used the image for the cover of his latest "Step 7" CD. Gary has performed alongside the likes of Dionne Warwick, Flora Purim, Herb Alpert, Brian Bromberg, Al Jarreau and many more. Some of my work has been published in local and international magazines in hardcopy & online.

 

My site includes a variety of images that I have captured over the years. They are here for your enjoyment, and are a sample illustration of my body of work. My subject-focus in recent years has been "Rock 'n Roll" photography, the capture of LIVE musical & other performances, as well as a wide variety of "Still Life" photography of People, Places &  Things. I also enjoy hand editing, tweaking each image in new & creative ways, and the rendering of Black & White images most of all.

 

Some of these images can also be purchased under licensing for exclusive or limited-use applications. I am also available to discuss your project, should you need a Photographer to capture your special event or moments.  Simply fill out the Contact Form on this site, or feel free to call, Email, or write to me with details.

Thank you for visiting!!

 

Ralph G Mazza Photography

A Product & Service of RGM Management & Consulting

PO Box 406, Mars, PA 16046

Email:  [email protected]

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