About Me
I enjoy many genres of photography. Starting the art form late in life has led me to learn about and try different styles in a short period of time, leaving little room to get stuck in a certain mold.
Landscapes, street, architecture and abstract styles dominated my early work. That helped develop an eye for structure and composition. But it also served as a way to avoid photographing people - something I dreaded the thought of.
Whether with people, landscapes, buildings and street scenes, I enjoy using digital and film. Most of my work is in color, but I love the classic look of black and white.
Rochester, NY is where my family calls home.
Clay Arnold
Shows and Exhibits
August 2025 - Image City Photography Gallery, Rochester, New York. “Fire and Ice”, a single street image shown in the 2025 Photographer’s Journey 2025 show.
May - June 2025 - Image City Photography Gallery, Rochester, New York. “Unconquerable Soul” portrait series. Installed as part of the Through the Lens: An Exploration of Landscapes Architecture and Emotion exhibit. “Happy Mood” received a “Pick of the Show” honor.
March 2025 - Flower City Arts Center, Rochester, New York. Single image shown in the Wall to Wall: 8th Annual Members Exhibition.
February 2025 - Behind The Glass Gallery, Rochester, New York. Portrait Series installed in the February Featured Artists show.
January 2025 - Image City Photography Gallery, Rochester, New York. “Deep”, a single portrait image shown in the juried 2025 Magic of Light annual show.
January 2024 - Image City Photography Gallery, Rochester, New York. “Arms Wide”, a single portrait image shown in the juried 2024 Magic of Light annual show.
