Gary Mester, Master Photographer

Name:	Gary Mester, Master Photographer
Location:	South Bend, Indiana United States 46637
Contact:	gary@garymester.com Send Gary Mester, Master Photographer a message

Additional Info:	Gary Mester, Master Photographer specializes in making flattering portraits of Families, High School Seniors and headshots for professional’s such as Doctors, Lawyers, Entertainers, and Models. Kodak has presented Gary with 2 awards, one for Excellence in black and white photography while the other a colorful image from Notre Dame was exhited at Disney World’s Epcot Center. In addition, his photography has received recognition from Photographic Associations in many states including: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Nevada, and Florida. Gary has been awarded the "Best of Show" award at the Midwest Museum of American Arts. That was the first of 2 works made by Mester, now in the museum's permanent collection. As the commercial photography instructor at an Indiana Vocational School, Mester’s students earned more than $40,000.00 in scholarships and prizes, including 1st place in the National Vocational Skill Olympics 2 consecutive years. After a dozen years of intense study with Master Photographers from around the world and eight years of successful International Print Competitions Gary was awarded the "Master of Photography" degree from the "Professional Photographers of America". THE NORTH LIGHT STUDIO in South Bend just North of Roseland was specially designed and built to provide flattering, natural light in a comfortable indoor environment. THE GARDEN STUDIO includes some of the most beautiful acreage in Indiana. Settings feature spring fed Juday creek with picturesque waterfalls, bridges, ponds and mature trees including weeping willow, ancient oaks, beech and evergreens, plush all seasons. GREAT for the FAMILY PORTRAITS OUTDOORS! APPOINTMENTS: I give every client my complete attention, therefore an appointment is required each time you visit the studio. I am most available in the afternoons, 7 days a week and select morning and evenings. (574) 273-1518.
Fees:	Every job is negotiable, dependent on the type of work, the location, the amount of gear required, etc.
Specialisms:	Advertising, Aerial, Animals, Architectural, Artistic Photography, Black and White, Commercial Photography, Editorial, Events / Functions, Family / Children, Fashion, Forensic, Glamour, Interior, Landscape, Model, Nature and Wildlife, Night Photography, People, Photo Restoration, Portrait Photography, Product / Catalogue, Public Relations / Corporate, Studio