Hugh Burgess

Mr. Burgess’ 55 years as a professional photographer have been varied and often exciting, ranging from newspaper photojournalism to weddings, and many things in between. The subjects most interesting to him are his fellow humans. They are a never-ending source of interest.
He is originally from San Angelo, Texas, graduating from Lake View High School in 1965, then attending Angelo State College with a major in journalism.
His early career was with two Texas daily newspapers, then with various studios in Houston, and Corpus Christi. as well as time as an independent photographer in oil-related photography, commercial and fashion photography.
For the past 28 years, until 2016, he was a photographer, darkroom technician, and Photoshop retouch artist for the famous Kaye Marvins Photography in Houston, Texas. That studio closed its doors in 2016.
His most recent work has been in digital Fine Art Photography, including
abstract and figurative photography. His is also scanning and restoring his early
black and white negatives and color slides. These include the Apollo 11 Launch of 16 June 1969.
Equipment used through the years.
Miranda F SLR analog camera
2 Leica M3 35mm rangefinder analog cameras
Nikon F 35mm Single ...

Lake View High School, San Angelo, Texas. Graduated 1965.
Angelo State College with a major in Journalism. Included a course in Creative Design (abstract painting).
Various independent classes in portrait photography, wedding photography, and Photoshop for Photographers.

Had the first ever photography exhibit for the Galveston, Texas Cultural Arts Council, 1970.

Black and white photo of Lotus flower selected for exhibit in Guru Shots "Best of Black and White" exhibition at Blank Wall Gallery in Athens Greece, 2021