It has been over 30 years since my father gave me my first camera. Thinking back, I guess he
probably felt that he would rather I broke my camera than his! I immediately became obsessed
with photography and the world it opened up to me.
Growing up I experienced living in different parts of the United States. The west coast, the
mid-west and now northeast Ohio. I even spent two years in Hawaii during my tour of duty
with the U.S. Navy. And of course, the end result of moving around the country gave me a
broader perspective on the world - one that is open to new things - especially the natural world. I
have always felt best outside, walking with my dad through natural settings. And this was
further encouraged through my involvement in Scouting. It all has given me a real appreciation
of nature. And being so sensitive to nature, I naturally react the same with people and animals.
I've always had pets of one kind or another, from all kinds of reptiles in high school (yes, snakes!)
to dogs, cats, horses and birds! So capturing the "natural you" comes naturally to me and is
imperative, whether through a portrait or in a candid moment.
Since those early years, photography has become an extension of my personality. I live and
breathe it - it is what makes me happy!
Today, I believe that photography has given me a true understanding of the power and
vulnerability of nature in its purest form. As I capture images that inspire and educate, my
photography seems more important to me now than ever!
My current home for the past 28+ years is beautiful Cleveland, Ohio. Ohio and Lake Erie have
some of the most beautiful landscapes, sunsets, springs, summers, autumns and winters as
anywhere! But don't take my word for it, check out the photos on this site!
Thank you, again, for visiting my website and taking an interest in photography.
Blessings upon you and this beautiful earth,
Kurt
probably felt that he would rather I broke my camera than his! I immediately became obsessed
with photography and the world it opened up to me.
Growing up I experienced living in different parts of the United States. The west coast, the
mid-west and now northeast Ohio. I even spent two years in Hawaii during my tour of duty
with the U.S. Navy. And of course, the end result of moving around the country gave me a
broader perspective on the world - one that is open to new things - especially the natural world. I
have always felt best outside, walking with my dad through natural settings. And this was
further encouraged through my involvement in Scouting. It all has given me a real appreciation
of nature. And being so sensitive to nature, I naturally react the same with people and animals.
I've always had pets of one kind or another, from all kinds of reptiles in high school (yes, snakes!)
to dogs, cats, horses and birds! So capturing the "natural you" comes naturally to me and is
imperative, whether through a portrait or in a candid moment.
Since those early years, photography has become an extension of my personality. I live and
breathe it - it is what makes me happy!
Today, I believe that photography has given me a true understanding of the power and
vulnerability of nature in its purest form. As I capture images that inspire and educate, my
photography seems more important to me now than ever!
My current home for the past 28+ years is beautiful Cleveland, Ohio. Ohio and Lake Erie have
some of the most beautiful landscapes, sunsets, springs, summers, autumns and winters as
anywhere! But don't take my word for it, check out the photos on this site!
Thank you, again, for visiting my website and taking an interest in photography.
Blessings upon you and this beautiful earth,
Kurt
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e-mail me: kurt@kurtshaffer.com
All rights reserved. All photos copyright Kurt Shaffer
Phone: 216-310-3359
Published Photo Credits:
North Coast Voice magazine – March 19, 2008 – cover plus three inside photos
Spectacular Homes of Ohio & Pennsylvania – November, 2006 – three home interior photos – interior design by Linda Wietzke
Cleveland, Continuing the Renaissance, 1997 by Fred Griffith & Barney Taxel – ten color photos published in this coffee-table book
Praywell, A Holistic Guide to Health and Renewal, 1994 by Walter L. Weston, cover photo
The Cleveland Review, winter, 1993
Photographer’s Forum Magazine – Best of Photography Annual 1991
Transitions Magazine cover – Volume II/Issue 1
Gallery Shows:
Kevin Steffanni Design Group, Rocky River, Ohio 8-1/11-1-08
The Shoreby Club, Bratenahl, Ohio - 6-01/7-30-08
Bruno Casiano Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio – 3-30/4-30-07
Ohio Design Center, Beachwood, Ohio – Nine photos on display as part of BeDazzled, Benefit for The Cleveland Orchestra 11-06
Paradise Gallery, Cleveland Heights, Ohio group show 12-01-05/01-01-06
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association juried art show 2-24/27-05
Cleveland State University Second Cleveland Biennial Juried Show 11-3/12-3-03
The Exhibit, Rocky River, Ohio 11-98/1-99
Prisma Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 6-17/7-21-97
Mansfield Art Center, Mansfield, Ohio 7-27/8-14/96
Portfolio West Gallery, Rocky River, Ohio 5-18/6-30-96
Great Northern Corporate Center Art Gallery, N. Olmsted, Ohio 2-1/4-29-95
Cleveland Museum of Natural History Corning Gallery, Ohio 1-26/4-29-95
Cleveland Heights City Hall Atrium Galley, Ohio 12-12-94/3-4-95
Fairmount Fine Arts Center, Novelty, Ohio 9-10/10-7-94
Cleveland Metroparks “Art & the Park” Arts Festival 7-15&16-94
The Shoreby Club, Bratenahl, Ohio 4-22/5-30-94
Lightkeepers Gallery, Lakewood, Ohio 1-8/2-8-94
EIO Gallery at the Powerhouse, Cleveland, Ohio 12-8-93/1-8-94
The Beck Center for the Cultural Arts, Lakewood, OH 10-28/12-6-93
Cuyahoga Community College Art Gallery, Highland Hts., Ohio 8-2/27-93
The Art Gallery, Willoughby, Ohio 4-20/6-20-93
North Coast Voice magazine – March 19, 2008 – cover plus three inside photos
Spectacular Homes of Ohio & Pennsylvania – November, 2006 – three home interior photos – interior design by Linda Wietzke
Cleveland, Continuing the Renaissance, 1997 by Fred Griffith & Barney Taxel – ten color photos published in this coffee-table book
Praywell, A Holistic Guide to Health and Renewal, 1994 by Walter L. Weston, cover photo
The Cleveland Review, winter, 1993
Photographer’s Forum Magazine – Best of Photography Annual 1991
Transitions Magazine cover – Volume II/Issue 1
Gallery Shows:
Kevin Steffanni Design Group, Rocky River, Ohio 8-1/11-1-08
The Shoreby Club, Bratenahl, Ohio - 6-01/7-30-08
Bruno Casiano Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio – 3-30/4-30-07
Ohio Design Center, Beachwood, Ohio – Nine photos on display as part of BeDazzled, Benefit for The Cleveland Orchestra 11-06
Paradise Gallery, Cleveland Heights, Ohio group show 12-01-05/01-01-06
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association juried art show 2-24/27-05
Cleveland State University Second Cleveland Biennial Juried Show 11-3/12-3-03
The Exhibit, Rocky River, Ohio 11-98/1-99
Prisma Gallery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 6-17/7-21-97
Mansfield Art Center, Mansfield, Ohio 7-27/8-14/96
Portfolio West Gallery, Rocky River, Ohio 5-18/6-30-96
Great Northern Corporate Center Art Gallery, N. Olmsted, Ohio 2-1/4-29-95
Cleveland Museum of Natural History Corning Gallery, Ohio 1-26/4-29-95
Cleveland Heights City Hall Atrium Galley, Ohio 12-12-94/3-4-95
Fairmount Fine Arts Center, Novelty, Ohio 9-10/10-7-94
Cleveland Metroparks “Art & the Park” Arts Festival 7-15&16-94
The Shoreby Club, Bratenahl, Ohio 4-22/5-30-94
Lightkeepers Gallery, Lakewood, Ohio 1-8/2-8-94
EIO Gallery at the Powerhouse, Cleveland, Ohio 12-8-93/1-8-94
The Beck Center for the Cultural Arts, Lakewood, OH 10-28/12-6-93
Cuyahoga Community College Art Gallery, Highland Hts., Ohio 8-2/27-93
The Art Gallery, Willoughby, Ohio 4-20/6-20-93
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