Image City Photography Gallery is thrilled to welcome Gerry Iuppa as our newest partner. Gerry’s photography is guided by compassion, curiosity and a life-long dedication to the well-being of others.
Before joining our gallery community, Gerry dedicated his career to education, serving as a middle school principal and school psychologist. His belief that every child deserves to feel seen, valued and safe continues to inspire his work behind the camera. For Gerry, photography is more than art, it’s a gentle form of outreach, a way to foster calm, connection and contemplation in a busy world. Gerry says, “I had a wonderful career partly by design and partly by luck; I would do it over in a heartbeat.” He says that he has “always wanted children to feel loved and appreciated, and to lower their anxiety about school and family issues. To that end, much of my artistic endeavor has been meant to create a sense of peace and distraction.”
Many of Gerry’s images reflect this spirit. With a portfolio rich in nature scenes, birds and animals, Gerry’s photography invites viewers to pause and breathe. Whether it’s a quiet moment in the woods, the watchful gaze of an owl, or the play of light on water, his work offers a sense of stillness and solace. Gerry says, “My artwork adorned my office and was typically disarming to the children and parents who came to see me.”
Gerry says that he enjoys most genres of photography. He has done a lot of portrait photography, capturing the humanity and subtle emotions in the faces of his subjects—often with the same warmth and attentiveness that defined his years working with students. He says “Capturing an expression or featuring individuals in a manner that gives them pride and pleasure, is very satisfying. When you make your subject comfortable, you can get some wonderful images.”
The natural world is one of Gerry’s favorite subjects. “What presses my buttons most is nature photography because at this time in my life I can travel, and I have photographed some absolutely beautiful places.” He says that he and his wife try to travel at least two times per year “to places with extra-special photographic opportunities.” When he is not traveling, he is able to take photos right in in his backyard. “My home backs up to woods, so a variety of critters are right there; much to my wife’s dismay of what they do to her gardens!”
Gerry sets time aside at least twice a week to take photos. He says, “I’m a Nikon guy, with multiple bodies and lenses. Usually my Z-8 is in my hand with an intermediate lens attached, but you may very well find me shooting a sunset with a wide format lens, or a bird with a long telephoto. It depends on the opportunity at the moment.”
Gerry says he hopes to contribute to Image City. “As far as skills I will add many unique nature displays, and I have some strong editing skills that folks may be curious to learn about. I perceive myself as similar to the other members of the gallery, which is making it fun to chat with them and learn about their work. Selfishly, I am hoping to have exposure to different perspectives and skill sets to broaden my current abilities.”
As a partner at image City, Gerry brings not only his creative vision, but also his deep-rooted belief in the healing and unifying power of the arts. We are delighted to showcase his work and excited for the many ways he will help shape the gallery’s future. Please join us in welcoming Gerry Iuppa, photographer, educator and advocate for beauty and belonging. To see more of Gerry’s images, click on this link to his website: https://www.iuppaphotography.com
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