Santi Visalli, on "Nueva Santa Barbara"

"You will see the results of newly-enhanced attention to detail and opportunity by Newcomers with their fresh appreciation for Santa Barbara's beauty and diversity. From the beaches, the Botanic Gardens and the Farmer's Market; from State Street, the harbor and uniquely beautiful private homes, our photographers have brought their images and their evolving perceptions to 'Nueva Santa Barbara.'We invite your consideration and your enjoyment of their art."

"I have been a professional photographer for many years, and have achieved what some say is great success at documenting and interpreting the world's visual content. I am proud of my books and pleased to have had opportunities for one-of-a-kind experiences to capture special people and special events on film for newspapers and magazines. A photographer sometimes has a bit of 'carte blanche' to observe and record things which happen only once, outside the general public view. The profession is at once exacting and fulfilling, and it can be very exciting and even at times a little dangerous." 

"To teach willing and receptive people who have genuine interest in photography is a sort of capitalization on the career during which I have learned so much. Most of my recent 'students' who are exhibiting here will probably remain informal photographers, but they are developing 'new eyes' -- seeing as the camera sees, and improving their abilities to pass on their visual experiences to others through film."

Perhaps one or two will take up the profession...

Enjoy!