Bonjour, Olá, Guten Tag, my name is Derek Breaux and I have been passionate about photography and the arts in general for over thirty years, although over those years photography was more of a hobby due to a full-time military career. I love to photograph with a creative fine arts perspective as well as sports photography and graphics design.
Born and raised just outside of New Orleans, where I admired, with awe, the beauty of Louisiana’s swamps and historical surroundings, from the smallest insect to the largest plantation. I decided early on to try and capture such beauty through the use of photography. Most of the time, unsuccessfully, yet undeterred. At 18, I joined the U.S. Air Force and my love of photography grew and my skills excelled. The military allowed me and my family to travel all over the U.S. and the world. We particularly loved Portugal and France as well as, Belgium, Egypt, England, and Germany. During my travels, I found an immense enjoyment of macro and landscape photography. Macro photography allowed me to show people the beauty of things normally unnoticed and unseen, whereas landscape photography allowed me to share my experiences with family and friends who were so far away. Plus, I just love the “wow factor” reactions that accompany macro photography.
Upon my retirement from the military and settling down in sunny Florida, I’ve found my love of photography has grown and expanded into different areas, such as studio and sports photography as well as a desire to become a professional photographer. I have recently began a formal education in the arts with the hope of cultivating a career in photography and graphics design.
I sincerely hope you enjoy my artwork and feel free to comment on any likes or dislikes.
Born and raised just outside of New Orleans, where I admired, with awe, the beauty of Louisiana’s swamps and historical surroundings, from the smallest insect to the largest plantation. I decided early on to try and capture such beauty through the use of photography. Most of the time, unsuccessfully, yet undeterred. At 18, I joined the U.S. Air Force and my love of photography grew and my skills excelled. The military allowed me and my family to travel all over the U.S. and the world. We particularly loved Portugal and France as well as, Belgium, Egypt, England, and Germany. During my travels, I found an immense enjoyment of macro and landscape photography. Macro photography allowed me to show people the beauty of things normally unnoticed and unseen, whereas landscape photography allowed me to share my experiences with family and friends who were so far away. Plus, I just love the “wow factor” reactions that accompany macro photography.
Upon my retirement from the military and settling down in sunny Florida, I’ve found my love of photography has grown and expanded into different areas, such as studio and sports photography as well as a desire to become a professional photographer. I have recently began a formal education in the arts with the hope of cultivating a career in photography and graphics design.
I sincerely hope you enjoy my artwork and feel free to comment on any likes or dislikes.
"I just get the will to do it. I don’t plan a photograph in advance… I work by impulse. No philosophy. No ideas. Not by the head but by the eyes. Eventually inspiration comes-instinct is the same as inspiration, and eventually it comes." -Manuel Alvarez Bravo
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Awards & Recognition's
2019 Gulf Breeze Arts Scholarship Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida 2019 Dr. G.B.Tamburello Endowed Scholarship Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida 2019 Eldon L. Norman Memorial Endowed Scholarship Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida 2019 First Place - Printmaking Art Students Honors Exhibition Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida 2018 Gulf Breeze Arts Scholarship Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida 2018 First Place - Photography Art Students Honors Exhibition Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida 2009 First Place - Military Life Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2009 First Place - Creative Effects Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2009 Second Place - Creative Effects Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2008 First Place - Scenic/Nature Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2008 Third Place - Military Life Spangdahlem AB, Germany 2008 First Place - Scenic/Nature Ramstein AB, Germany 2008 First Place - People Ramstein AB, Germany 2008 Third Place - Digital Imaging Ramstein AB, Germany 2001 First Place - Scenic/Nature RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom |
Clubs & Organizations
Creative Collective
Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida Sigma Beta Delta Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida Phi Theta Kappa Theta Chi Chapter Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida Academic Awards & Recognition
2019 Scholastic Achievement Award
Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida 2018 Associate in Arts Magna Cum Laude Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida Presidents List Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017 Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida Spring 2018 Deans List Pensacola State College - Pensacola, Florida |
"...one sees differently with color photography than black-and-white... in short, visualization must be modified by the specific nature of the equipment and materials being used." -Ansel Adams