Offering Over Four Decades of Expertise in Photography of Contemporary Art
A Multitalented
Skilled & Experienced
Fine Art Photographer
When you are looking for a photographer of fine art, Lee Stalsworth is an ideal choice for you. Lee has specialized in the photography of contemporary art with more than 40 years of experience. He believes that all photographers are unique, and that his craft is an art form.
About Lee Stalsworth
For more than 40 years, Lee Stalsworth has specialized in the photography of Fine, Contemporary and Modern art. Equally at home photographing Paintings, Sculpture, Works on Paper, Mixed Media, Site Specific installations, or the many eclectic styles and medium associated with Modern and Contemporary art.
Retiring in 2010 as the Chief Photographer at the Smithsonian Institution’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. His experience includes working with major art museums, MOMA, LA County, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Smithsonian’s American Art Museum, Museum of the American Indian, the Phillips Collection, National Gallery of Art, and dozens of Art Galleries throughout the United States, Japan, Russia, and Europe.
“I’ve photographed the work of some of the most renowned artists within the contemporary genre. Being chosen to photograph the Art of Artists, Galleries and Museums from around the world is a great honor, and to work among some of the greatest artists of our time is, frankly, very humbling. No matter how big of a ‘problem child’ an artwork presents, I look at it as a challenge to capture the artist’s intent, and mastery of their chosen medium. Determining the type of lighting and specialized techniques can be challenging and is dictated by each piece, documenting the artwork while ensuring safe handling throughout the photographic process is a major priority."
Decades of experience with large and medium format cameras, digital cameras, specialized lighting, and Photo Shop techniques necessary in photographing contemporary art. He has long been a master of lighting. His eye for lighting as it relates to each artwork is a critical and central part of his identity as an art photographer.
An experienced and trained art handler qualifies for him as he assists and works with local artists. This experience means Lee is qualified to set up and dismantle artworks as necessary, although preferring to remain behind the lens. This illustrates Lee’s commitment to the craft, his ability to work around the most delicate pieces, and his love of this experience and opportunity to work with so many magnificent artworks shown in his photography.
Lee’s Philosophy
“No matter how big of a ‘problem child’ an artwork presents, I look at it as a challenge to capture the artist’s intent, and their mastery of the chosen medium.”
~Lee
