I
grew up in Hatfield, Massachusetts, a small farming town in the
Connecticut River Valley. My father David Stemple, lost a long
battle with cancer in March of 2006. He was a computer science
professor and chairman of the department at UMass Amherst; my
mother, Jane
Yolen, is an author
of well over 200 books; my sister Heidi is an author as well; and my brother Adam is a musician and a novelist. I became
interested in photography about half way through my scattered
high school days. Soon thereafter I entered an early placement
program at Greenfield Community College where I studied graphic
design and photography.
During this time, I worked as a graphic designer
and continued to build a stronger interest in photography. I
also started skiing more and more, something that would help
to shape the next phase of my life.
Once I had received my associates degree from
G.C.C. I was faced with some decisions for the future. I decided
to continue my education and quest for better skiing at Western
State College of Colorado. I began a bachelors business program
and continued to build a photographic body of work in my new
majestic surroundings.
In my last year at Western State my mother
and I began to collaborate on book
projects. First was
a small autobiography called A Letter From Phoenix Farm,
then came Water Music, Once upon Ice, Snow Snow,
House House, Color Me a Rhyme, National Outdoor
Book Award winning-Wild Wings, Horizons, Least
Things, Fine Feathered Friends, Count Me a Rhyme
and Shape Me A Rhyme.
During this time I was also working as a ski
photographer, photo lab technician, and Fly-fishing Guide. I
now live with my wife, Joanne and twin girls Caroline and Amelia
in Charleston, South Carolina.
Currently I am working on several different
book projects with and without my mother and continuing to build
a large supply of stock photography for sale for publication
or framing. I also do a lot of local work for companies such
as Kiawah Development Partners.
You may see my work at the photo gallery. Please feel free to contact
me for any more information
or to inquire about purchasing a print or rights to publish a
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© 2007 Jason Stempl
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© 1998 Jason Stemple
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© 1995 James Lozeau
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