DARTON E. DRAKE M. Photog., Cr
Darton@dartondrake.com

STUDIO
102 Fourth Avenue
Baraboo, Wi 53913
608.356.4757

OBJECTIVE: In my estimation, capturing the spirit of another human being is a privledge. My job, and therefore my objective as a portrait photographer is not only to create a physical likeness of the subject, but to try and record the beauty of their spirit in an artistic and pleasing way that will touch their hearts and move their spirits.

EDUCATION:
MATC, Madison, Wisconsin
Major: Commercial Art
Graduated: Associates Degree
1967-1968

Layton School of Art, Milwaukee Wisconsin
Major: Fine Arts
Graduated: Bachelors Degree
1969-1971

Apprenticeship under Time Life Photographer, Frank Scherschel, Madison, Wisconsin
1974-1976

EXPERIENCE:
Owner: Photography by Drake: Signature Collection, Baraboo, Wisconsin
September 1972 - Present
Photographer

DEGREES & AWARDS:
PPA - Wisconsin State Photographer of the Year - 2004
PPA - Wisconsin State Photographer of the Year - 2002
PPA - Wisconsin State Photographer of the Year - 2001
PPA - Wisconsin State Photographer of the Year - 2000
PPA - Wisconsin State Photographer of the Year - 1995
PPA - Northern Lights State Photographer of the Year - 1986
PPA Degree - Craftsman
PPA Degree - Master Photographer

CAMERA EXPERIENCE:
Hasselblad 2 1/4"
Calumet 4x5 view camera
Canon 35mm
Kodak 14n digital
Canon 1DS digital