In 2000, when he first began working fulltime as a photographer, Bob Burkhardt focused his lens primarily on landscapes, flowers and architecture. Although he had dabbled in portraiture, Burkhardt didn’t seriously pursue that interest until a modeling agency approached him with a commission. He was hooked after only one session.

He is fascinated with light and the myriad ways in which it interacts with subjects.  “My focus is on details, whether capturing a mood or following that alluring trace of light as it disappears sensuously down a subject’s back,” he explains.

In a commentary on Burkhardt’s portraits, blogger Tye Briggs noted, “In many ways, great images are not about the subject, but more about how an artist is able to see them. Photography skills can be taught and learned, but the ability to actually see the scope of what is in front and around you is a much more difficult skill to learn.

“Bob has a vast vision. The depth of his view is immediately evident with the lighting and use of color, the pose, the angle, the placement of one piece of furniture. Every frame and aspect of the image is seamlessly planned and seen. Bob draws you to the details.” He says. “I am seeking to transform my subject into a compelling visual image.”