Our newest inductee into Rising Stars of Photography, Michael Kloth, is truly a unique talent. It is with extreme pleasure that we announce the selection of animal portraiture, editorial and commercial photographer Michael Kloth into our growing family of Rising Stars. It is Michael's sincere concern for animal rights that fuels his photographic passion. Michael, our jurors have determined that your special animal photography, innovation, creativity and ability to infuse humor into your photography have earned you this Rising Star recognition. We look forward to watching your career and creative style grow as you find your place in the photographic community.
To truly appreciate the scope of Michael's photographic talents, take a few minutes and visit his website. You'll be glad you did.
Michael Kloth
Vitals:
Michael Kloth -- In his own words- Home Base: Richland, Washington
- Website: http://www.michaelklothphotography.com
- Contact: info@michaelklothphotography.com
- Awards/Exhibits: PDN Photo Annual 2008, WSU Chancellor's Exhibition Series, University of Kentucky (Glories of the Garden) 2006, 2007, 2008, Photography NOW 2006, Paris Annual Welfare Society, Academy of Art University President's Honor List
- Current Project: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Project - Academy of Art University
- Photographic Interests/Specialities: Editorial, commercial, animal portraiture, and fine art
- Available for Assignment Photography: info@michaelklothphotography.com, 859-948-4642
I bought my first digital SLR camera and first began to use it prior to taking a trip to Hawaii. Although at the time I was just looking for a way to record my journey, in retrospect, I realize I was ready to find a creative outlet. It did not take long for my interest in photography to take off, and it was a short two years later that I was considering earning a degree and establishing a career in photography. I am currently working to complete my Master of Fine Arts degree in photography at the Academy of Art University.
Having advanced to the Master’s candidate portion of my studies, I devote most of my creative energy to developing my thesis project working with humane society cats and dogs. Each year in the United States, six to eight million animals are brought to humane societies and only half of them ever find homes. My mission is to call attention to these numbers with the hope that I can convince people looking for pets to consider adopting a rescue animal first when they are looking to add a pet to their home. I believe that professional photography can make a real difference for these animals and I foresee my work with them continuing long past graduation.
In addition to my work with rescue animals, I am very interested in fine art landscapes using both digital technology and historical hand printing processes. The slow and considered pace required for this work provides a nice balance to the fast paced and unpredictable nature of working with animals. I am currently working to secure gallery representation for my fine art work.
My interests are diverse and at this point in my career, I find it difficult to imagine focusing all of my creative efforts on one genre of photography. That said, I hope to spend most of my time doing editorial and commercial work while regularly reserving a portion of my time exploring my fine art interests.
Michael Kloth -- A Thesis Project Portfolio
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What others say:
"Michael has continually presented work of such a quality as to receive not only the admiration from fellow students but also of our faculty.
His work with animals in particular is unique in vision, is both professionally sound and practical, as well as being visually interesting. His talent with technical concerns is masterful and his talent with creative concerns is equal."
- Kris Lattimore, Academy of Art University
"Michael is a student in the MFA Photography program at the Academy of Art University. He is passionate about his photography work, and is fully engaged in both the intellectual and artistic aspects of his education. He is not only concerned with the visual impact of his work, he is also conscientious about the social impact that his photographs will have. I am fully confident that he will be very successful in his future endeavors as a photographer."
- Tamara Hubbard, Academy of Art University
Rising Stars Jurors' comments:
"The body of work Michael submitted to Rising Stars as well as his website portfolio are technically very well produced and show his passion for both photography and his subjects. The expressions on the animals in his pictures show his ability to capture their beauty and grace. The infrared and horse photography on his site is also fantastic."
"Fun, curiosity, imaginative, a new look at animal's responses, technically very good. Will make a name for himself in his post-graduate photographic career."
"Michael has continually presented work of such a quality as to receive not only the admiration from fellow students but also of our faculty.
His work with animals in particular is unique in vision, is both professionally sound and practical, as well as being visually interesting. His talent with technical concerns is masterful and his talent with creative concerns is equal."
- Kris Lattimore, Academy of Art University
"Michael is a student in the MFA Photography program at the Academy of Art University. He is passionate about his photography work, and is fully engaged in both the intellectual and artistic aspects of his education. He is not only concerned with the visual impact of his work, he is also conscientious about the social impact that his photographs will have. I am fully confident that he will be very successful in his future endeavors as a photographer."
- Tamara Hubbard, Academy of Art University
Rising Stars Jurors' comments:
"The body of work Michael submitted to Rising Stars as well as his website portfolio are technically very well produced and show his passion for both photography and his subjects. The expressions on the animals in his pictures show his ability to capture their beauty and grace. The infrared and horse photography on his site is also fantastic."
"Fun, curiosity, imaginative, a new look at animal's responses, technically very good. Will make a name for himself in his post-graduate photographic career."
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