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Alumni Spotlight
Russ Martin '72
Class Year: 1972
Most recent accomplishments: Recently, a series of my photographs won first place in the Prix de la Photographie, Paris, one of the largest and most important photography competitions in the world. It has also been featured in three international fine art photography magazines in the last three years: B&W, Silvershotz, and COLOR.
What kind of camera do you use: I sold all my film cameras and darkroom equipment three years ago. I now use two digital cameras, a Sony R1 that shoots both visible and infrared light pictures, and a Nikon D300.
What you are doing now: I am retired and putting all my effort into creating new work.
Major: Fine Arts with a concentration in photography.
Favorite Class at Brockport: Fine art photography.
Favorite professor at Brockport: William Manitsas, Fine Art Photography professor.
Most memorable Brockport Moment:Being the Stylus photographer, I was assigned to cover "the March on Washington" in November of 1969. That was a huge anti Vietnam war rally that attracted almost a million people. It felt like being a part of history.
Most Interesting Life Experience: In 1970, I took bicycle trip alone through New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and back. It was fun, challenging, and memorable.
Most famous person I have met: Nelson Rockefeller, Governor of NY during the 1960's. I found him to be very friendly with an incredible memory for people.
Last Book Read: I tend not to read books very often. Most of my time is spent on the internet, or doing photography and promoting it. You can find me on Facebook!
CD most likely to find in your stereo: Andrea Bocelli. My wife and I both love his voice, though we can’t understand a word of Italian.
Favorite Movie: Young Frankenstein
Favorite vacation spot: Adirondack Mountains
What you want to be doing next year: Continuing to work on my fine art photography.
What do you want to be doing in 20 years: I hope to still be in good health, making fine art photographs, enjoying life, and living somewhere we really love.
Message to the Students of Today: Never give up on your dreams. Though I’m achieving success late in life, it is better to have it now than never.
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