Donated to Project 2007

Patrick Esmonde

Patrick Esmonde's passion for photography was born when his father gave him a Pentax Auto-110 camera system – complete with every lens a 9 year old would need. His first subjects were hernoit crabs and his middle school classmates. Esmonde attended Dr. Phillips High School, a visual and performing arts magnet school with advanced art classes taught by professional artists. It was here that his roots were planted in the influence of his teachers and fellow students. Patrick always attempts to focus on capturing images, keeping in mind the persistent advice of one of his professors, “The camera is always last.” He was not formally trained in photography beyond the technical skills of printing and processing. This he considers a strength: without the exposure and guidence from certain schools of thought, his work is less biased towards a particular style or pedagory. His work is a direct response to what he sees and shoots as such. Patrick currently resides and exhibits his work in Philadelphia.

Donated to Project 2008