Artists ~ Ed King ~ Bristol

Artist’s name: Ed King
Business name: 02809 Photography by Ed King
Location: Bristol, Rhode Island
Etsy shop: 02809Photo www.etsy.com/shop/02809photo
Website: 02809photo.com/
Blog: 02809photo.com/blog/
Twitter: twitter.com/#!/02809Photo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/02809Photography
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1. Tell us about your work – I’m a very active photographer with a special passion for seascape and long exposure photography. I especially enjoy capturing the light and emotion of the first light of the day, in all the sunrises I have witnessed, there has never been a carbon copy making each image truly unique.

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2. How did you come to be a professional photographer? I’m self taught and I continue to learn and explore in and out of the camera, I have also had the support of my peers from all over the world thanks to social networking both at the hobby and pro level. My hobby became a quick passion and after having many requests for prints early on I was motivated to start 02809 Photography by Ed King.

3. Where do you draw your inspiration? At one time I would look at images from across the world and think about traveling to faraway lands to capture stunning images. Then one morning shooting the sunrise in Jamestown it hit me that I am so lucky to live in an area with so much diversity as New England.; the coastal areas, mountains within a short drive and historic towns that dot the coast perfect for a day tripper and multi-day adventures. I’m also motivated and inspired by an old friend and fellow photographer Frank Grace of Trig Photography. Frank and I were childhood friends who lost contact for 20 years or so, when we finally connected again we both realized we had each developed a love of photography and we have since become active shooting partners and inspiring each other to chase that perfect picture.

4. What’s your favorite thing to photograph? I would have to say New England lighthouses; right now especially I have really been focusing on my lighthouse images. These can be as easy as a short drive to Newport or my most recent winter five mile hike to across a sandy beach to the Race Point Lighthouse.

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5. What’s your best seller? “Good Morning Newport” This image was a turning point in my seascapes and from there I have developed my own take on seascape photography.

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6. How long have you been in Rhode Island? I have been living in Rhode Island since my wife Karen and I first got married in 1990.

7. What do you {heart} about Rhode Island? The history and traditions, the beaches and Narragansett Bay!

8. Please include anything else you’d like to add: In 2011 I’ve had a great year and was presented the opportunity to share my photography with others through several gallery events including being juried for “Artists for Save the Bay” show this past December. I’m interested in looking at other opportunities and possibly working with a gallery or another outlet within the state.