ABOUT
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P L A C E S: The images I capture speak to me in a number of ways, fulfilling my curiosity about the world and everything in it. I gravitate to subjects that seem odd or out of place, and am often reminded of a long forgotten connection, or something that I consider humorous.
I like to revisit themes, and work on my various projects for years. I pay attention to how things change over time or disappear. I prefer quiet places where I can spend time thinking about the subject matter without interruption; it’s not always possible, so I go with the flow. Some subjects I find by chance and some I know about.
P E O P L E: At a recent solo exhibition of my “Personalities” series in Minneapolis, a psychiatrist introduced himself and said that he felt that I capture who people really are.
I find people who push convention to be especially appealing. My background as a documentary film maker has helped me tremendously with finding subjects and making them feel comfortable.
As I photograph, I usually get what I need in a few takes, but sometimes not until the end of a long session. I prefer digital cameras because I like immediacy, and my camera of choice is a SONY Alpha 7 II. I use my iPhone 16 Pro Max much more these days.
My curiosity seeks out unique people and my acceptance of them allows for a mutually engaging encounter. I provide the audience, and the persona they project reminds me, and my viewers, of our common human wish - to be seen.
B I O G R A P H Y
Gary Beeber is an award-winning American photographer and filmmaker who has exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the world. He has had numerous solo photography exhibitions and his documentary films have been screened at over 150 film festivals. Pfizer Pharmaceutical, Goldman Sachs and Chase Bank are Fortune 500 companies who collect his work.