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
January 2026 - Image City Photography Gallery, Rochester, New York. “Center Back”, “Hidden Away” and “Rolling Stone” images shown in the juried 2026 Magic of Light annual show. “Center Back” received the “Archival Methods” award.
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.
