Paul Menard ~ Serving the greater East Bay Area in Northern California
Bio:
I grew up in the burbs surrounding SF Bay in a large family with 5 brothers and three sisters. In the summers we would camp in the Sierra and cross-country ski in the winters. I developed a love for the outdoors at a very young age and soon taught myself to fly fish. This innate love for God's creation and relationships never left me. In High School I began to explore photography and spent many hours in the dark room learning the basics of film development. As I grew older the hobbies of fly fishing, camping and photography have melt together affording me many opportunities to explore these gifts. During my 20's and 30's I began mentoring young men and would bring them to the Sierra to see what I see. I found that by giving someone else the gift of the wilderness located in Our beloved Sierra, a huge pleasure and satisfaction grew inside of me.
When including people into my images I love to explore the warmth and textures around me. My attention to the timeless traditions and values of my parents continues to be the bedrock I create upon. Building each photographic scene with a vintage mindset includes two things- taking advantage of all the latest technology AND drawing upon an individual's unique potential. In these ways I promise to put my whole soul into every project.
What I offer:
~Exceptional Portraits
~freelance photography
~Fine art
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17
I grew up in the burbs surrounding SF Bay in a large family with 5 brothers and three sisters. In the summers we would camp in the Sierra and cross-country ski in the winters. I developed a love for the outdoors at a very young age and soon taught myself to fly fish. This innate love for God's creation and relationships never left me. In High School I began to explore photography and spent many hours in the dark room learning the basics of film development. As I grew older the hobbies of fly fishing, camping and photography have melt together affording me many opportunities to explore these gifts. During my 20's and 30's I began mentoring young men and would bring them to the Sierra to see what I see. I found that by giving someone else the gift of the wilderness located in Our beloved Sierra, a huge pleasure and satisfaction grew inside of me.
When including people into my images I love to explore the warmth and textures around me. My attention to the timeless traditions and values of my parents continues to be the bedrock I create upon. Building each photographic scene with a vintage mindset includes two things- taking advantage of all the latest technology AND drawing upon an individual's unique potential. In these ways I promise to put my whole soul into every project.
What I offer:
~Exceptional Portraits
~freelance photography
~Fine art
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17
