My aim was to do make an image contrary to what I shoot more often—long exposure
photography. In full sunlight, I set my camera to ISO 3200 to obtain a high shutter speed
with maximum depth of field.
Tony Hertz is an award-winning photographer with more than 20 years of professional experience. He worked 10 years as a daily newspaper photographer in California and photographed U.S. Presidents, the Queen of England, Pope Paul, celebrities, musicians, famous sports figures and covered major news and community events. Working as a photojournalist helped refine his compositional instincts when he turned to focus mainly on landscape subjects. His work has been published throughout the world in magazines, newspapers, books and postcards.
Awards
2012 Two Professional nominees in two categories in the Black and White Spider Awards.
Silvershotz magazine eleven-page Spotlight article and photographs published in Fall 2011 issue. View in PDF.
2011 "Photographer of the Year" 3rd place Professional category in the Black and White Spider Awards
2011 Four Professional Honorable Mention Awards for "Fine Art" and "Nature" categories in the International Photography Awards
Portfolio published in Black and White Magazine March 2011
2010 Six Professional Honorable Mention Awards for "Fine Art" and "Nature" categories in the International Photography Awards
2010 Prix de la Photographie Competition (PX3), Paris, France. Honorable Mention "Nature" Category
2010 Spotlight Winner B&W Portfolio Contest, Black and White Magazine
2004 Professional Winner International Photography Awards: Honorable Mention "Nature" Category
2004 Professional Winner International Photography Awards: 3rd Place "People" Category.
