John Stier is a computer application developer by profession, but his real love is fine art photography. Most of John's work is outdoor scenic photography but he also photographs still life, abstract and other formats. John has photographed some of the most beautiful settings throughout the United State, Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico.Although a serious photographer for over twenty years, it was not until June of 1992 that John began to exhibit his work.
Major photographic accomplishments include:
Published in Peterson's Photographic Magazine, a respected international publication.
Published for five straight years in the prestigious Stephenson Calendar.
Published in BlueRidge Country Magazine.
Published in newspapers and textbooks.
A juried member of the Foundry Street Gallery.
Numerous awards in local and national competitions.
Photographs exhibited at:
The Gallery on the Circle (Annapolis, MD)
Montpelier Cultural Art Center (Laurel, MD)
The Art League at the Torpedo Factory (Alexandria, VA)
Savage Mill (Savage, MD)
Slayton House (Columbia, MD)
Barnes and Noble Bookstore (Ellicott City)
Columbia Border Books and Music
And various other local displays.
Grand Prize Winner - Apogee Photo Magazine National Park Contest in the October 1997 issue.
Awarded first place in photography at the November 1992 Member Show at the Art League in the Torpedo Factory.
Awarded the Equal Award at the September 1996 Membership Show at the Art League in the Torpedo Factory.
All photographs © John J. Stier