Patti Andre.Patti, whose studio is called As Eye See

It, holds a BFA from Art Center College of Design in

Pasadena, where she graduated with honors. Her work

has appeared in many magazines and her clients include

Scripps Hospital, Masar/Johnston, Ketchum Advertis-

ing, Children’s Hospital, Saint John’s Hospital, Amgen,

United Way, USC, and many others. Patti’s work has re-

ceived numerous awards from WPPI.

Janet Baker Richardson.From a successful career as

a producer of television commercials, Janet was drawn to-

wards photographing children by the simplicity and hon-

esty of the profession. Not having the funds, at the time,

for studio lights, she mastered the use of outdoor and

window light and has subsequently created a meaningful

niche in the world of children’s portraiture. Janet lives

with her family in Los Angeles where she runs a home-

based business.

Fernando Basurto.Fernando Basurto is an accom-

plished wedding photographer who does business in

historical Whittier, CA. Specializing in wedding photo-

journalism Fernando has created some of the most pow-

erful and passionate wedding images of today. Fernando

is a member of WPPI and has judged their print compe-

titions. He also holds the APM and AOPA degrees. You

can see more of his work by visiting his site: http://www.elegant

photographer.com.

Marcus Bell.Marcus Bell’s creative vision, fluid nat-

ural style and sensitivity have made him one of Australia’s

most revered photographers. It’s this talent combined

with his natural ability to make people feel at ease in front

of the lens that attracts so many of his clients. His work

has been published in numerous magazines in Australia

and overseas, includingBlack White, Capture,andPort-

folio Bride.

David Bentley.David Bentley owns Bentley Studio,

Ltd. in Frontenac, MO, with his wife Susan, also a mas-

ter photographer. With a background in engineering,

David calls upon a systematic as well as creative approach

to each of his assignments. His thirty years of experience

and numerous awards speak to the success of the system.

Don Blair.For over fifty years, Don Blair was synony-

mous with fine portraiture, craftsmanship, and extraor-

dinary contributions to the industry. Don Blair was a

master craftsman and a gifted and caring educator—

hailed as a leader in this field. In professional circles, he

was among the most respected of all portrait photogra-

phers, and affectionately known to many as “Big Daddy.”

Stacy Dail Bratton.Stacy Bratton is a commercial

and portrait photographer, book author, and owner of

SD/SK Studio in downtown Dallas, TX. She is an accom-

plished children’s’ and family photographer, having shot

more than 2500 baby portraits over the years. She is a

graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena,

California and the author ofBaby Life(Taylor Trade Pub-

lishing), a book featuring her black & white children’s

photographs.

120 CHILDREN’S PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY HANDBOOK

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS..

I

want to thank all of the talented photographers who appear in

this book, not only for the use of their award-winning images,

but also for their exceptional insight into children’s portraiture.