Jim Bush is an internationally established commercial photographer who was born in Buffalo. He studied engineering at the New York Institute of Technology and is self-taught in photography and cinematography. He has been affiliated with the faculty of the UB Department of Theater and Dance since 2010, and teaches lighting workshops for photography students at Buffalo State College. Bush’s media work has earned him first place awards for dramatic and experimental projects in the 2014 and 2015 NCCC Video Festivals respectively. For more information on his work, visit burchfieldpenney.org or jimbushphotography.com.

Artists Seen: Photographs of Artists in the 21^st Century is an ongoing project by photographer David Moog in partnership with the Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State. Moog has set out to make portraits of every self-identified working artist and arts professional in Western New York. To be included in the project, call David Moog directly at 716-472-6721 or contact the center at 716-878-4131. Artists working in all media are welcome; visit burchfieldpenney.org for more information.