About the Photographer

Born and raised in the Midwest, Chanute Kansas to be exact, I acquired a love of the outdoors at an early age. Thanks to a great photography teacher in high school, I developed a passion for photography as well. I didn't have a camera yet, but was taken by the way an image slowly appears in the developer.

While attending college, I bought my first large format camera and practiced. After completing a business degree, I attended Layton School of Art in Milwaukee Wisconsin to further hone my skills and techniques as a photographer.

After completing art school and working in portraiture and commercial photography for a number of years, I had the opportunity to start a photography division for an advertising agency specializing in outdoor recreational equipment. After working there for several years I decided to open my own commercial studio. I have been doing that (and pursuing the perfect picture) ever since.

I work in traditional black and white and color negative, using archival materials.

My major influences in the world of photography have been the works of Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Paul Strand-and my love for the medium.

41945 North Tammi Terrace, Antioch, IL 60002   |   Phone: 847-727-2304   |   Fax: 847-838-2726   |   email: cleaverphoto@aol.com