On The Cover
September 17, 2008
George Vetter’s first exposure to the camera was his mother’s Brownie, which was used on special occasions to document their growing family in the 50’s and 60’s. After college, George joined the Peace Corps and the thought of spending two years in Honduras, Central America, was more than enough motivation to buy a new 35mm camera to record this important, unique chapter in his life.
His first exposure to the black and white darkroom was in Honduras with another Peace Corp volunteer. Their only guidance came in the form of a book. Geroge recalls, “It was a magic moment to see an image come to life in the chemical bath.” It wasn’t until 5 years later when he arrived in Cannon Beach and began photography lessons from Floyd Peterson that he got back into the darkroom. George was ready. He set up his own darkroom and began shooting prolifically wherever he went.
George’s love of photography is coupled with his love of travel-and good partners they do make. In 2007, his travels took him from coast to coast, border to border, and through Canada and Alaska. He still likes to do his own printing. George says, “My goal is to produce the best images that creativity and technology together can provide.” George’s work can be viewed at www.georgevetterfotoart.com.