Sturla Strand

I am a 42 year old male photographer, and I live and work in my home town Son in Norway. Photography has been my main interest since the age of twelve.

Taking black and white photographs is for me the most natural way to express myself artistically. My style is characterized by elegance and simplicity. It has always been important to me to keep it as simple as possible. I like to capture the beauty around me in a straightforward way. I get most of my inspiration from the old masters of photography and from various places I visit.

2010 - International Photography Awards - IPA Lucie Awards: 11 Honorable Mentions in the pro category.

2010 - Prix De La Photographie Paris - Photo Competition: Honorable mention in the professional category.

2009 - Prix De La Photographie Paris - Photo Competition: Third place in the professional category:
Nature - Water.

2009 - Prix De La Photographie Paris - Photo Competition: 2 Honorable Mentions in the professional category.

2008 - International Photography Awards - IPA Lucie Awards 2008: 3 Honorable Mentions in the professional category with the colour photograph "Misty Harbour".

2008 - Prix De La Photographie Paris - Photo Competition: 3 Honorable Mentions in the p...

I have a degree from the University of Oslo - french, sociology and history.
I have had one solo exhibition, and have participated in four group exhibitions. I am currently represented by several internet art galleries: kunstfotogalleriet.no in Norway, http://www.artromgallery.com/guild_directory/g_sturla_strand.htm
in Rome Italy, http://www.londonart.co.uk/sales/view_art.asp?ArtistID=4011 in London, http://www.boundlessgallery.com/artist/3715.art in the USA and The Center for Fine Art Photography in the USA.,