Swimming Print

Born Wichita, Kansas, Raised in Los Angeles, California. I came to New York City in 1984 and presently live on Staten Island. My home page is at GayleAlstrom.com. where you can see more examples of my photography, including my recent photographs taken in New York City and Staten Island, and my other art work.

I have been doing photography since 1978. I have also written a novel, "That Smooth-Faced Gentleman," (for which I designed the cover using my own photograph) available on Amazon.com. I began with black and white photography, but now do digital. I'm mostly interested finding interesting shapes and forms, whether it be in nature or the urban environment. I go for the classic look, also I like to do portaits,for which I use natural lighting. I'm also a mixed-media artist and like to make Artist Trading Cards using paint, paper, fibers,and dried foilage, combined with stitching.