Ross Pryde |
| Introduced to photography at a young age, Ross used his father's Voitlander rangefinder camera to learn the principles of photography and black and white printing. For approximately 7 out of the last 10 years Ross worked in the tourism industry traveling on all but two continents. He focused mainly on environmental candid and scenic images with the goal of capturing the essence of each distinct culture. Ross broadened his scope of skills to include Non-Linear video editing granting access to another medium in the world of sight. A creative combination of Still Photography and Videography can yield some very interesting results. The focus of photography for Ross at this time consists of: environmental candid, travel photography and some corporate work. He enjoys the environmental candids with subjects in their natural element. Clients have used these pictures for their professional portfolios and to enhance their family portrait collection. in August 2006, a malignant brain tumour brought new meaning to Ross' life. He and his wife have lived through some dark times but today the sun shines. The prognosis is less than desirable but each day we get should be celebrated and lived to the fullest. Healthy or sick the mortality rate for all of us is still 100%. We can't dictate how long we live but we can decide how to use the days we are given. Things are pretty good right now, and Ross remains the eternal optimist on all fronts. Even before being fully 'back on his feet' Ross has been actively involved in a number of different projects. Since spring 2007 he began doing volunteer work for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and the Cancer Research Society by doing event photography and website creation and maintenance. Ross was then asked to do photography at a private social event for one of the most prominent lawyer firms in the Ottawa area. He thoroughly enjoys his work and he hopes that it shows in his product. His goal is client satisfaction. Ross is a resourceful photographer who will go to great lengths to 'get the shot'. Never, never ever give up! |