Artist's Bio
A self taught photographer, Lee has been interested in photography for over 40 years. During this time, he has worked in B&W, color, prints, slides, 35mm, 6x6 and, more recently, digital. He has also dabbled in portraiture, corporate work, graphic arts, landscapes, seashores, macro, travel and architectural photography.
Lee developed his eye early on in life when, encouraged by his artistically talented mother, he became involved in the arts through the mediums of charcoal and oil. He purchased his first SLR in the late 60’s and he’s never turned back. Recently, he has converted to 100% digital capture. As good as film is, digital allows one to bring out the true essence of what was actually observed at the time of capture and this is what all photographers seek to present.
After spending many years in the business world, he now has the time to search for the beauty in nature and to record it for the pleasure of those who appreciate fine images. His primary venue is his website http://www.leefortier.com and occasional displays in shows and business environments. Through his website, you may leisurely browse hundreds of images in many different galleries.
Lee's work currently hangs in many homes and places of business throughout the country.
Never without a camera, he searches for locations that tell a story. In capturing these images he's able to make them available so everyone may have the opportunity to enjoy them.
Membership:
Chelmsford Art Society, Chelmsford, MA
ARTIST'S STATEMENT: Photography allows me to create and present to you, the viewer, my personal interpretation of a subject. Photography trains the eye to observe images in everyday life that others usually fail to see. I enjoy bringing these images to life through this medium. Be it film or digital, it does not matter. The resulting image is the reason not the way. We are surrounded by light yet we often fail to take note of it. It constantly shapes the things we see in daily life yet we tend to ignore it. The beauty of a subject is often “in the light” rather than “in the subject”. As light has the ability to alter the shapes and moods of a subject. My photographs are common subjects that have been painted with a light that makes them special. My ultimate purpose for creating these images is simply to bring a bit of pleasure into the viewers day. If one of my images has made someone smile, then I have been successful in my endeavor.
Shows and Awards
2nd Place Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2002
3rd Place Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2002
2nd Place Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2003
Honorable Mention Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2004:777
Florida State Parks Website March 2004
FIRST PLACE WINNER - Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2004
Honorable Mention FstopNature Photography Contest 2004
Winner - Konica Minolta Photo of the Week June 6, 2005
Winner - WebAperture Photo Contest July 2005
Winner - Konica Minolta Photo of the Week July 25, 2005
Winner - WebAperture Photo Contest October 2005
FIRST PLACE WINNER - Pro Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2006.
Peoples Choice Award - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2006
Honorable Mention - Pro Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2006
Winner - WebAperture Photo Contest March 2006
FIRST PLACE WINNER - Pro Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2007.
Peoples Choice Award - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2007
Winner June 2007 www.fstopnature.com photo contest
Winner - 2nd Place Professional Division - Chelmsford Art Society Annual 4th of July Art Show 2007
Credit: Merrimack Valley Magazine Spring 2007 P14 Butler Bank Bldg
Credit: Merrimack Valley Magazine Summer 2007 P27 Butler Bank
FIRST PLACE WINNER - Pro Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2008.
Credit: Banner images on Marlborough Cooperative Bank website.
Honorable Mention - Chelmsford Art Society 2008, 4th of July Art Festival
Winner - Webaperture Photo Contest - Jan 2009
2nd Place Professional Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2009
Honorable Mention - Professional Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2009
2nd Place Professional Division - Chelmsford Art Society 2009, 4th of July Art Festival
Merrimack Valley Magazine Full Page July/August 09 Issue P.72 Wannalancit Mill Staircase
Honorable Mention - Professional Division - Chelmsford Winterfest Feb 2010
Second Place Award - Lowell National Historical Park 2010 Photo Contest.
BEST OF SHOW - Chelmsford Art Society July 4th, 2010 Art show.
FIRST PLACE - Professional Photography Division - Chelmsford Art Society July 4th, 2010 Art show.
Finalist 2010 Mass Audubon "Picture This: My Connection to Nature" Photo Contest.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER 2010 Mass Audubon "Picture This: My Connection to Nature" Photo Contest.
2nd Prize Winner, Professional Div, Chelmsford Cultural Council, 2011 Winterfest Photo Contest.
3rd Prize Winner, Professional Div, Chelmsford Cultural Council, 2011 Winterfest Photo Contest.
2nd Place Winner, Professional Div, Chelmsford Art Society 4th of July Show 2011.
Honorable Mention, Professional Div, Chelmsford Art Society 4th of July Show 2011.
Finalist! 2011 Mass Audubon "Picture This: Your Great Outdoors" Photo Contest. There are only 24 finalists out of a total of 2700 submissions!
Cover Photo of Massachusetts Audubon's Spring 2012 issue of "Sanctuary". My American Robin.
2nd Place Winner, Professional Div, Chelmsford Art Society 4th of July Show 2012
Honorable Mention, Professional Div, Chelmsford Art Society 4th of July Show 2012
First Place winner Pro Bird category, Mass Audubon "Picture This: Your Great Outdoors" 2012 photo contest.
First Place Winner, Professional Division, Chelmsford Cultural Council, Winterfest 2013 Photography Contest
People's Choice Award, Chelmsford cultural Council, Winterfest 2013 Photography Contest
Honorable Mention, Chelmsford Cultural Council, Winterfest 2013 Photography Contest Chelmsford Art Society 4th of July Art Show 2017: BEST OF SHOW (plus two sales)
(Legal Stuff) Copyright Notice: All photographs on this web site are copyrighted and are the property of the photographer. Contact me if you would like to use one. I can be reached at lee@leefortier.com
