There is a vivid, graphic quality to Steve Gottlieb’s photography. An impeccable sense of composition marks his landscapes and cityscapes, his portraits of world leaders and the world’s workers. From award winning advertising campaigns and corporate brochures, to fine art exhibitions and coffee table books, there is nothing ordinary about Steve Gottlieb’s work or career. Gottlieb was recently selected as one of five "Kodak Professional Icons" in the United States.

Whether photographing architecture or people, industry or landscapes, Gottlieb's photographs unite three elements: strong composition, revealing light and graphic perspective. Famed architect I.M. Pei said "Gottlieb transcends traditional architectural photography by interpreting architecture with the vision of a true artist." Gottlieb's photographs have been featured extensively on the web sites of both Kodak and Nikon.

Gottlieb’s travels across all 50 states has resulted in three books. His first book, Washington: Portrait of a City, formed the core of a permanent exhibition at the National Building Museum. His second book, American Icons, is the photographer's hommage to every major symbol of our nation. His third book, Abandoned America is a poignant look at abandoned objects--from farms to factories, silver mines to sewing machines; this book was selected by PEOPLE magazine and USA Today as a "2002 gift book of the year."

Gottlieb’s corporate/advertising clients include NASDAQ, Pfizer Chemical, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Dow Jones, Industrial Distribution Group, Ogilvy and Mather, Foote, Cone and Belding, Turner Construction, Realty World, Rossetti Associates Architects, Chase Manhattan Bank. His fine art images are extensively represented in corporate collections including Dow Chemical, McKinsey & Company, Marriott, Covington & Burling, IBM, U.S. State Dept., and Eastman Kodak.

A graduate of Columbia University College and Law School, Gottlieb practiced law in Washington, DC, and later became Director of Environment of the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation. In the mid-1980s, he turned to a lifelong hobby of photography. In addition to his freelance work, Gottlieb is founder and director of Horizon Creative Escapes, a photography workshop located in northeast Maryland, midway between New York City and Washington, D.C. All Gottlieb images are available as signed prints. Steve Gottlieb can be reached at: steve@gottliebphoto.com