seattle photographer - jeffrey luke - digitalwindshield.com

What is digitalwindshield.com?
It is a website that I made to show my favorite photos.

Why digital windshield?
One day I was thinking how the computer screen that you're looking at right now is like a windshield you use to drive through the world wide web. Through this windshield we view everything in our digital lives.

Here are a few questions that I'm often asked, followed by some answers.

Do you take photos for fun or for work?
Both. I work as a professional photographer but I take photos mainly because it's a lot of fun, I like being with people and I love to travel. This work is a good fit for me. Some of these photos were taken on assignments, others when I had free time.

Which is your favorite photo?
It's hard to choose favorites because some of these photos have been with me, in my portfolio, or on my walls for many years. They are like children. I like some of the recent photos because they are new and fresh to my eyes.

Which are the earliest photos on this website?
I took the photo of the dunes with beach grass and snow when I was 11 years old, and the photo of the girl at carnival when I was 19. I'm 38 years old right now, so that was half my life ago.

No, really which are your favorites?
OK - I like the boy in the fountain, the heart surgeon smoking the cigar, the little black dog, the girl at Carnival in the Dominican Republic, the photo of Warren Buffett, the little desert iguanas, and right now the donuts look really good.

Which are the most recent photos on this website?
I made the photo of donuts a couple of weeks ago (January 2007). I made the photos of Sabrina (the albino tiger) a short while ago. The photos of Angie (she has blonde hair and is looking upward) were taken at the end of 2006.

What camera do you use?
I currently use a Canon EOS 30D. Last year I used a Canon EOS 10D. Most of the photos on this website were taken with film cameras, mainly a Pentax K1000, a Nikon F3 and a Canon EOS-1.

Do you teach photography or give tutorials?
For those of you who would like to learn more about the creative or technical side of photography and would like customized instruction for yourself or a family member, I do give private lessons for a fee. Usually 2 or 3 sessions are all that are necessary to set you on your way.

I also visit local schools to talk with art and photo students about photography from the point of view of a professional. My contact with helpful and kind pro photographers was part of what inspired me to become a photographer, so I like to return the favor when I can. The classroom visits are free of charge.

If you are a teacher and would like to arrange a time for me to visit your school, please call or write and we'll set up a time that works for us both. If you are a student, please give my contact info to your teacher and have them write or call me directly.

Can I buy one of the photos on this website?
Some of these photos are for sale, and others are not, depending on the person in the photo and whether they have provided permission for me to sell their photo. If you would like to purchase a photo or license its use in a publication or on a website, please contact me via phone or e-mail. Thanks.