As a part of my book project about WWII "bomber jackets," I'm also photographing the veterans, if they are available. A good friend and fellow photographer, Michael Schwarz, conducted an interview with my latest subject, Billy Lewis. I won't spoil it for you, but I must mention that parts of the interview are still vividly recalled by Billy, and are quite intense. Such is war...
WWII B-17 waist gunner Billy Lewis, photographed at his home in Baxley, Georgia.
John’s 30 year career has seen him create images for a wide variety of advertising, corporate, and editorial clients worldwide.
After almost 11 years in the US Army, John attended Atlanta’s Portfolio Center, and later assisted established commercial photographers for five years.
Oscar winners, Olympic champions, astronauts, musicians, artists, pilots, veterans and regular people have all been captured by John’s lenses.
An experienced, innovative, and award winning commercial photographer, he deftly brings studio techniques to location work.
John is increasingly involved in showcasing his work through galleries and museums, and is currently writing a book about WWII “bomber jackets.”
Past clients include: The Company of Others and Innis Maggiore ad agencies, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Epps Aviation, Goodyear Aviation Tires, EAA’s Sport Aviation magazine, General Aviation News, Smithsonian Air & Space magazine, Jet Support Services International, Avfuel, The Lindbergh Foundation, and Women in Aviation International.
A long-time member of the American Society of Media Photographers, John served 5 years on the national board, and twice as the Atlanta/SE chapter president.
