Photographer

My name is Richard Finke III (but usually go by Dick). I am 31 years old and grew up in Harbor Creek, Pennsylvania. I took my first photography class at the age of 12 when I was in 6th grade they offered photography workshops after school for a few weeks out of the year. After that class I remember asking for a “good” camera for Christmas and my birthday for years. Finally I got a point and shoot camera for Christmas, though not what I wanted I think it helped hold my interest in photography until I could buy a good SLR. It was a Canon A1 I purchased from my great uncle at a good price it also came with 5 generic lenses. That camera got me threw high-school (although I still have it, just in case).

My High-school art teacher realized my interest in photography and reopened the schools darkroom to show me how to process film and print my own photographs. It was then that I started experimenting more with photography which got me a few photo displays set up in the school.

My senior year I received a photography pin at graduation to add to my varsity letter. After high-school I attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh majoring in photography, where I studied for 2 years and received an Associates degree. Since then I have done some freelance jobs here and there including weddings, portrait and fashion work, advertising photography, and assisting other photographers. I also worked at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for 2 years as there Photography/Media Technician.

I now reside back in my home town of Harbor Creek, PA where I am currently trying to start up my photography business. Besides photography I do some landscaping. I also enjoy being in the great outdoors, hiking and camping have always been a passion of mine. I have many other interests but for now, photography still has my heart.

Body of Work

I photograph mostly Portraiture and Fashion portfolio works. I have also been known to shoot for local businesses (product and advertising photography). I am willing to hear out your ideas and take on any assignments. Along with the previously mentioned, I also have experience in photographing Weddings, Photo Journalism, Wildlife and Nature, Travel, Artistic, nude and Boudoir photography.

Thank you for viewing my site and I hope you enjoy my photography work.