Photographer: Judi Altman

Judi Altman merges the architectural influences of her youth near New York City, with the sensual natural elements of her adopted home on the Gulf of Mexico, into a personal vision that has been recognized by juries worldwide. Travel, family, and nature all compete for lens time, and Judi is equally adept at color and black and white representations. Chosen mostly for Fine Art and Contemporary shows, she has garnered awards in every place up to the coveted Best in Show. Versatility and adaptability mark her style, showing in one moment the glory and fluidity of nature and in a sharp turn, the clash and patterns in the presence of humankind. Trained as an attorney, Judi has a structured legal mind sometimes at odds with her artistic sensibilities. This juxtaposition gives her work an interesting pace and an inquisitive flair with a style and voice all its own.

At a time when communication is so instantaneous, the ability to communicate visually, for me, is more deliberative and deeper. While the capture is subject to each viewer's interpretations, it is that quality of adaptability, which continues to draw me forward into more emotional vulnerability in my work than ever before. Allowing the image, alone, to communicate and take you to that moment, that cold, that warmth, that disgust, fear, dream or love-it is all right there. The viewer gives the piece new life with each interpretation , and it is that evolution that is currently inspiring my lens.