Artist's Bio

A self taught photographer, Lee has been interested in photography for over 30 years. During this time, he has worked in B&W, color, prints, slides, 35mm, 6x6 and, more recently, digital. He has also dabbled in portraiture, corporate work, graphic arts, landscapes, seashores, macro, travel and architectural photography.

Lee developed his eye early on in life when, encouraged by his artistically talented mother, he became involved in the arts through the mediums of charcoal and oil. He purchased his first SLR in the late 60’s and he’s never turned back. Recently, he has converted to 100% digital capture. As good as film is, digital allows one to bring out the true essence of what was actually observed at the time of capture and this is what all photographers seek to present.

After spending many years in the business world, he now has the time to search for the beauty in nature and to record it for the pleasure of those who appreciate fine images. His primary venue is his website http://www.leefortier.com and occasional displays in shows and business environments. Through his website, you may leisurely browse hundreds of images in many different galleries.

Lee's work currently hangs in many homes and places of business throughout the country.

Never without a camera, he searches for locations that tell a story. In capturing these images he's able to make them available so everyone may have the opportunity to enjoy them.

ARTIST'S STATEMENT:

Photography allows me to create and present to you, the viewer, my personal interpretation of a subject. Photography trains the eye to observe images in everyday life that others usually fail to see. I enjoy bringing these images to life through this medium. Be it film or digital, it does not matter. The resulting image is the reason not the way.

We are surrounded by light yet we often fail to take note of it. It constantly shapes the things we see in daily life yet we tend to ignore it. The beauty of a subject is often “in the light” rather than “in the subject”. As light has the ability to alter the shapes and moods of a subject.

My photographs are common subjects that have been painted with a light that makes them special.

My ultimate purpose for creating these images is simply to bring a bit of pleasure into the viewers day. If one of my images has made someone smile, then I have been successful in my endeavor.

2nd Place Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2002

3rd Place Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2002

2nd Place Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2003

Honorable Mention Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2004

Florida State Parks Website March 2004

1st Place Lowell Sun Photography Contest September 2004

Honorable Mention FstopNature Photography Contest 2004

Winner - Konica Minolta Photo of the Week June 6, 2005

Winner - WebAperture Photo Contest July 2005

Winner - Konica Minolta Photo of the Week July 25, 2005

Winner - WebAperture Photo Contest October 2005

1st Place Winner - Pro Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2006

Peoples Choice Award - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2006

Honorable Mention - Pro Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2006

Winner - WebAperture Photo Contest March 2006

1st Place Winner - Pro Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2007

Peoples Choice Award - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2007

Winner June 2007 http://www.fstopnature.com photo contest

Winner - 2nd Place Professional Division - Chelmsford Art Society Annual 4th of July Art Show 2007

Credit: Merrimack Valley Magazine Spring 2007
P14 Butler Bank Bldg

Credit: Merrimack Valley Magazine Summer 2007
P27 Butler Bank

1st Place Winner - Pro Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2008

Credit: Banner images on Marlborough Cooperative Bank website:http://www.bankatmcb.com/

Honorable Mention - Chelmsford Art Society 2008, 4th of July Art Festival

Winner - Webaperture Photo Contest - Jan 2009

2nd Place Professional Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2009

Honorable Mention - Professional Division - Chelmsford Cultural Council Photo Contest Feb 2009

2nd Place Professional Division - Chelmsford Art Society 2009, 4th of July Art Festival

Merrimack Valley Magazine Full Page July/August 09 Issue P.72 Wannalancit Mill Staircase

(Legal Stuff) Copyright Notice: All photographs on this web site are copyrighted and are the property of the photographer. Contact me if you would like to use one. I can be reached at
leefortier@comcast.net