Denise Tarantino

Our rural byways are a magnificent subject for any camera lens and photographic passion. Take the simple juxtaposition of people and the serenity of nature; add to that angles, shadows and light, and you’ve created mystery, irony and humor, all in a single photograph. For more than 20 years, Denise Tarantino has spent the bulk of her career traveling to almost every state in the United States. Her assignments are located in predominantly rural, off-the-beaten-track places where her photography has always served as the perfect companion. It’s also been a catalyst to uncovering the local history and culture. Each journey, like a hunting expedition, is unique, rich with hidden treasures that she has come to call roadside cache. Her work has been recognized and published in The Best of Fine Arts Photography – Top 100 Emerging Photographers, by Photographer’s Forum magazine.