The photos in this slide show were largely provided by Noah Schwartz, and a few were provided by myself John Uske.
I owe Noah my friend and co-worker an immense debt of gratitude for preserving the memories of the place where I obtained my very first full time job. It was a place that I had admired from afar because it was a place that had obtained legendary status in the world of photography. It was a place that was made great by the many unique and brilliant individuals it employed, and Noah and I were 2 of those people and we were both profoundly affected by our experience there, to the point it affected the rest of our lives from that time on and to the present day.
I owe Noah my friend and co-worker an immense debt of gratitude for preserving the memories of the place where I obtained my very first full time job. It was a place that I had admired from afar because it was a place that had obtained legendary status in the world of photography. It was a place that was made great by the many unique and brilliant individuals it employed, and Noah and I were 2 of those people and we were both profoundly affected by our experience there, to the point it affected the rest of our lives from that time on and to the present day.
In the 1970s to have the job of professional photographer was the coolest occupation one could have. When it came time for these pros to get their gear checked, Pro Camera was the place they sent their cameras to. This shop was so "in" back then mobs of people would wait in line to bring there camera here to be checked just so they could say “I had my camera checked out by Pro Camera” When I got offered a job here at age 18 straight out of high school I felt like I was just signed up by the New York Yankees. Being able to work here with such great people shaped my work ethic for the rest of my life. Because of what I learned at Pro Camera, the absolute ultimate in quality is the signature I use to sign my work today.
