Member Bios
Kelsey Swanson
I am a freelance travel and landscape photographer in New England. I bring travel to you through a photography portfolio and a small business selling prints, stickers, books and calendars to feature the world wherever you choose to see it. I show my work in local artist exhibits in New England.
You can see my work on: Website and Instagram and Facebook
Gloria Grandolini
I recently moved to Miami Beach from Washington D.C. I will also spend part of the year in the pacific coast of Mexico. I am originally from Rome but have lived in the US since graduate school. I retired 2 years ago from the World Bank Group after 27 years working on development. Photography has been my passion for many years and finally I now have the time to improve my skills and develop a portfolio.
When I photograph, I feel free to view the world and the people around me beyond set boundaries, with new eyes. After being guided by rules and frameworks for so many years... I am now diving into a new chapter of spontaneity and searching. I am drawn by the explosion of colors of sunsets, by the ocean - from the regularity of tides to the forces of nature, and by the human body immersed in or blending into nature. I am also fascinated by macrophotography - as it allows me to discover the unseen in everyday life. I also love geometric forms. I am just beginning my photographic journey and look forward to learning from PSA colleagues.
I am using a Canon EOS 80D and a variety of lenses.
Group Administrator
Richard Distlerath
While in grade school, I made pinhole camera and have been hooked ever since. After graduating from Michigan, I purchased a used Canon F1. I began shooting in black and white and soon set up a darkroom. I finished my MBA from the University of Cincinnati and work consumed much of my time for years.
About 2000 the digital world lured me in and I subsequently tried a variety of cameras and processing programs. My Chemical Engineering background lends itself to a process orientation. I have essentially learned photography by trial and error.
My work enabled me to travel much of the United States and parts of the world. My photography was a means to share my experiences with family and friends.
My wife Linda and I both enjoy exploration through travel. We have both physically been on all seven continents. We have sailed both Antarctica and the Arctic. We are open to new adventures any place in the world and especially enjoy the safari life.
I am open to learning about any aspect of photography. With the camera, I look for good light and try to find pleasing compositions. I am an avid Lightroom Classic user with plug ins like DXO and Topaz.
I look forward to learning about you and your photography while participating in our travel photography study group.
Rizwan Choudhry
Born in Pakistan and now based in Fort McMurray, Alberta, I am an engineer by profession working in the oil and gas industry, but photography has always been my true creative anchor. I moved to Canada in 2001 to attend university, bringing with me a lifelong fascination with images that began in childhood while shooting with my father's film camera.
My photographic journey evolved with technology: a Sony point and shoot in 2003, my first DSLR a Nikon D7000 in 2012, where I taught myself to shoot fully in Manual mode. For many years, my photography centered around family moments and travel memories. Everything changed in 2023 when I upgraded to a Nikon D800; that shift reignited my passion and pushed me to pursue photography with new seriousness and artistic intent. Today, I shoot with a Nikon D850 and a growing collection of lenses, exploring more advanced genres and techniques.
I am drawn to people and the stories written on their faces. Street photography and travel photography are where I feel most alive observing, connecting, and capturing the rhythm of everyday life across cultures. I also enjoy photographing landscapes, monuments, and cityscapes, especially when light, geometry, and atmosphere come together to create a sense of place. I've even experimented with bird photography, appreciating the patience and precision it demands.
Travel is a major part of my photographic growth. I've attended the last three PSA Photo Gatherings in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam which have deepened my love for exploring the world through a lens and connecting with fellow photographers from around the globe.
Photography, for me, is a blend of curiosity, culture, and craft. It's a journey that began in childhood and continues to evolve with every trip, every encounter, and every frame.
You can see my work on: YouTube and Instagram and Facebook
Leslie Larson
I chose your group because you all seem to be taking great pictures and the comments are helpful. I added my travel blog to the PSA site in case anyone is interested. It's info for Do-it-Yourself travelers. www.diyNatureTravel.com
I live near Lyons, CO. I've been shooting non-stop since retiring. It's my new favorite thing to do. Joining a camera club has helped hone my skills immensely. Feedback is essential.
Somdutt Prasad, MPSA2, BPSA
Hi, I have been dabbling in photography since 1977 when my father bought me 35mm SLR. Did some darkroom work with monochrome prints whilst I was in medical School. In recent years have taken to wildlife photography largely, but also like to dabble in other genre. Monochrome holds a deep fascination for me. Here to discuss and learn.
In my day job I am an eye surgeon, based in Kolkata, India.
Lillian Roberts, APSA, GMPSA/B
Lillian Roberts, APSA, GMPSA, has been an active nature and wildlife photographer since the late 1990s. She joined PSA in 2001 but only recently became more active first in competition and now as 2nd ND Division Chair. In taking on the study group administration, she hopes to both improve her own understanding of the division but also give back to an organization that supports and facilitates photographers at every level.