Dave Gastineau is an Atlanta, GA based fine art photographer.  He received his BFA in Photography from The Art Institute of Atlanta in 2006.  Dave specializes in traditional analog black and white and alternative processes; he will occasionally use digital cameras when the need arises.  He also enjoys painting abstract compositions, and is now exploring these techniques in his art.  Having always been a photographer, painting is a new way for him to exercise his creative process.

During his studies, Dave fell in love with Alternative Photographic Processes.  The techniques used in his alternative processes create one of a kind prints. These images can never be made the exact same way again, making them truly unique objects.  He enjoys the challenge of these techniques, where success is to have somewhat controllable results.  Much of the beauty is found in never knowing exactly how each print will turn out.  He finds surrendering to the process and letting the elements dictate the outcome quite invigorating.

For his black and white work, Dave strives to push film to its limits to unveil the capabilities within.  He uses multiple exposures as a way of creating a window into another reality.  By layering exposures onto film, he is able to create another dimension, and make one question the reality of a two dimensional medium.  Dave is constantly driven to be creative and finds inspiration everywhere, which is reflected in the variety of images he creates.

Web Site: davegastineau.com
Instagram: @davegastineau_art