Walt Lawrence Bio

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As a long-time resident of Great Falls, I realize that much of the charm and natural beauty of the area has disappeared.  However, now that I have retired from one career and am able to concentrate my energies upon another, I am trying to document as much of what remains by developing a collection of images of the Great Falls area.  The collection covers the Potomac River and its many moods, the village and its landmarks, the land and its beauty and the wildlife and its innocence.  I am continually searching for images from unusual perspectives, in all seasons of the year and under different lighting conditions. 

I began photographing my travels around the world over fifty years ago when I was stationed in Morocco with the Navy.  Whether shooting images of the people and bazaars of North Africa or the launching and landing of aircraft on carriers in the Mediterranean, I never traveled without my camera.  My business career afforded me the good fortune to live in Paris and Germany and to travel extensively in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East as well as throughout North America.  All of this provided ample photographic opportunities.  Today I use a Canon Digital SLR camera exclusively.  I have a BA degree in History and Government from the University of Maine and an MBA from Stanford and have taken courses in black and white photography.  I am a member of Great Falls Studios.