Craig Mendez is a freelance photographer in Fresno. He started taking interest in photography when he was in high school, but left it behind him for 30 years. He then continued his pursuit in photography, but it wasn’t until 10 years ago that he realized he has a passion for taking pictures as well as a talent for creating something extraordinary with just one shot. Craig still has a connection with old-school photography, mostly using a film camera to capture shots. Negatives are scanned and processed in a computer for editing, using a Photoshop software that was introduced to him by his son. Amazingly enough, his technical know-how in editing pictures is self-taught.

What do you do when you are not creating your works of art?

Looking into selling my Art through different avenues.

How did you get started as an artist?

I have always enjoyed making and creating things if not with my photography I make items with wood and also metal. I enjoy making items out of discarded materials.

What was your big break as a photographer?

Having my work shown in Galleries, Art Shows and Arthops.

What is your common subject of interest when you take photographs?

Landscapes, unposed portraits, events, low light.

What is it about artists in the Blues scene that inspire you to take shot after shot after shot?

Capturing the emotion of the muscians.

How much time do you dedicate when you edit a photo?

Depends on the photo, the time varies on what I am doing to it.

How do you see yourself and your art 10 years from now?

Recognized by the Art community and overall contribution to the Art itself.

You can see Craig’s photos at an upcoming event in Circle Art Gallery located in 1653 N Schooner Ste.113, Madera, California. Show is held on November 20th, 2010 at 10am-4pm. Other arts can also be seen in his FresnoArts Profile.

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