Raymond Klass

Raymond's images have been published in magazines, advertising, and books. He is the author and photographer of Mammoth Cave National Park: Reflections, and is currently working on 4 new books, along with a series of teaching CD-ROMs. Raymond is currently a photography instructor with the New York Botanical Gardens, Natural Tapestries Photography Workshops, and the Adirondack Photography Institute.

Recipient of three prestigious artist-in-residence positions through the National Park Service, Raymond has made the diverse resources of our wild lands available to everyone. He is a popular speaker and has presented his images to thousands of people, been the focus of a PBS documentary, and been interviewed on National Public Radio. His images are represented by The Image Finders stock agency. www.theimagefinders.com

Raymond is a freelance digital consultant and works with photographers on a broad range of projects, ranging from design and publishing to teaching and digital equipment setup. He has most recently designed and completed the layout for a coffee table book by fellow photographer Nancy Rotenberg (www.naturaltapestries.com). In addition, Raymond has created instructional DVDs and worked with Macromedia® Flash to create a unique instructional CD-ROM.

A graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Raymond incorporates the latest technology into his workflow, and works to help other professionals utilize these advancements. By explaining the newest technology in plain English, within the context of nature photography, Raymond's teaching breaks down the wall between your equipment and your art. Raymond feels that photography should be about the interaction with the subject and environment – not about frustrations over technology.

Learn more about Raymond at www.klassphoto.com.