Chuck Westfall is currently a Technical Advisor for Canon U.S.A.’s Imaging Technology & Communications Group (ITCG) We asked him some questions about his life after RIT, here is how he responded. SPAS: What are you doing professionally? I’ve had a marvelous career at Canon for the past 30+ years, working in the field with professional and […]

From Maureen MacGregor, President of RIT NPPA: When I came to RIT for orientation two years ago I really didn’t know what photojournalism was about – until I was introduced to the RIT NPPA. During orientation all of the new PJ kids met the chair of the program, William Snyder, who urged us all to […]

In the photo world, any place that has light is a wonderful place to be, and one of the best places to learn how to “SEE” the light is here at RIT/SPAS! Hello, my name is David Walter, I am one of the managers here at the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) and […]

Sarah Anne Ward is a professional photographer currently based in New York City specializing in food/drinks, soft-goods and product photography. We asked her some questions about her life as a photographer after RIT, here are her responses. SPAS: How has your education helped you after graduation, preparation for your first job, and in your career […]

After 30+ years, SPAS Gallery is getting a facelift. We’ll post here from time to time pics from the renovation. This past week the Gallery’s office was removed. Here’s a before and after view of this area of the Gallery now with a new openness of space and light. The last two images are from […]

We were bowled over with the response to our Facebook post  of the picture of the C-Series darkrooms and the area’s upcoming renovation into usable space for the graduate students. This change is tied to the SPAS Gallery’s renovation and need for a space to prepare exhibitions for display, packaging and related activities. Within less than […]

From Michael Peres, Associate Administrative Chair for the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences: This morning the SPAS gallery began the process of renovation. I have been here since 1986 and it has been a long-time goal of the School to create a more workable space. I do not know too much about the Gallery’s […]

Scott is currently the web designer and photographer for the Office of University Communications at the University of Pennsylvania. His team manages the main upenn.edu website as well as the main administrative office sites. He also provides photographic services for documenting campus events and stock photos. Outside of his position at the University of Pennsylvania, […]

In 1978, I got my first professional job as a lab manager for a photo finisher and commercial studio in Peoria, Illinois. At the time I was interested in black and white photography and photographed landscapes and people. I loved Kodak Tri-X and often used medium format cameras. Today, I photograph primarily using a light […]