Richard W. Rochfort
Underwater Photographer
Richard Rochfort provides a new perspective on the marine
environment and the creatures that exist within it. His interest is in
providing photographic prints in a variety of sizes, both color and black &
white, of these diverse and compelling subjects.
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I made my first
underwater photographs in 1963 with a Kodak Brownie Starmite camera enclosed in
a plastic bread bag and sealed with a rubber band. The images never made it
past the first edit and the camera was ruined, but I was encouraged. Having
fondness for the taste of salt water, I had found my niche.
My
subjects are found primarily in the Atlantic, the
The
environment is unpredictable and physically challenging. It requires a complete
understanding of and familiarity with life support systems, marine camera
housings, and complex camera systems. Technical challenges are greatly
magnified when working in the underwater environment. Reliable equipment and a
firm concept of one’s design goal are essential.
I worked for many years
with Nikonos amphibious 35mm film cameras with very satisfying results. I now
work with the best digital SLR equipment available, and I benefit from many
years of training and experience in the art and science of digital marine
photography. The new digital media provides unprecedented creative control, but
it is unforgiving of anything less than thorough understanding. Needless to
say, I continue to enjoy the process of creating and presenting these
photographs. I hope you enjoy them.
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