The art of photography captures an infinitesimal moment in time and makes it last forever.
Kevin Shafer was first introduced to photography as an undergraduate student at the University of Kansas majoring in journalism with an emphasis on magazine publishing. His first few jobs working on small-town daily newspapers in rural Kansas enabled him to practice the art of photojournalism. He enjoyed a successful career in publishing that spanned several decades, progressing from newspapers to magazines to book publishing. The latter half of his career was spent running his own business as a freelance consultant to major book publishers, primarily as a writer and editor. He now uses his photography to satisfy his creative appetite, constantly striving to hone his skills in a variety of genres, and in a variety of ways. Through his photography, he seeks to not only capture what he sees in the world around him, but, just as importantly, what he might have missed with the naked eye. Capturing a fleeting moment in time always means creating a memory that lasts forever.
Fun Facts About Kevin Shafer
* He is an avid baseball fan and his favorite team is the Oakland Athletics.
* He attended his first baseball game at Municipal Stadium to watch the Kansas City Athletics.
* He met his wife on a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train en route to a playoff game between the Athletics and Boston Red Sox.
* He and his wife have a special connection with Bodega Bay, CA, where they became engaged to be married.
* He and his wife had a baseball-themed wedding.
*He enjoys hiking through parks and open spaces to photograph just about anything that catches his eye.
* He lives less than an hour away from San Francisco, so he can go play in The City whenever he wants.
* He uses the rainy winter months as a time to experiment with different types of photography in a makeshift studio in his home.