Astrid Stawiarz
Brian Ach
Tell us a bit about your background?
I grew up in Ohio, very Midwest. People are nice, they talk to you. Lived in London, San Diego, Sarasota, Louisville, and the East Village. Presently in Astoria, Queens.
How did you get into photography? Training?
When my grandpa passed away over 20 years ago, I wanted his camera. He always had it with him. One day, ten years later, I decided to learn how to use it. I shot a roll of B/W with that AE1 and when I got the film back, that was it. I never took a class in photography. I started in film, and was mentored by John Strazza, www.johnstrazza.com Mostly, we just talked about photography. Theory. What makes a good picture and why.