Nicholas Arkimovich first started experimenting with photography in 1984, shortly after finishing studies at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema/Television. Indulging in a life-long passion for sensitively done fine-art nudes, he began taking pictures of his soon-to-be favorite model, Joanne. Returning to USC for advanced courses in photography, he went on to manage the Cinema School's photo lab, teach classes, and establish himself as an emerging artist.

In 1995, Mr. Arkimovich struck out on his own as a full-time photographer. His commercial specialties include small-product, food, and portraiture­for both advertising and editorial clients. He also continues work on his personal art photography; with a special emphasis on the Lava and Exotic Dancer projects.

When not busy behind the camera or in the darkroom, Nik enjoys camping, star-gazing, and flying sailplanes. An avid reader of almost anything and everything, he also has a strong background in art and classical literature.

Nicholas Arkimovich lives in southern California with his wife, Joanne, and their three cats. His studio is located in Pasadena, just outside the popular Old Town district.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ART PROJECTS:

Pahoehoe: B&W contact prints: Lava formations, Kilauea, HI. Photographed with 8x10 field camera.
Exotic Dancers: B&W prints: Exotic dancers, Los Angeles. Photographed with Light-field camera.
Nudes: B&W prints: In the studio and various Southwest locations.

EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS:

Current: Camera Obscura Gallery, Denver CO. Dir: Hal Gould, (303) 623-4059.
(Exotic dancers, Pahoehoe, Nudes)
Current: Ralph K. Davies Medical Center, San Francisco CA. Permanent Collection.
(New England winter scenes)
1998: Pasadena Camera Rental lobby show, Pasadena CA.
(Alana and Pahoehoe)
1996: Lusty Lady annual erotic art show; Seattle WA.
(Alana and Exotic Dancer series)
1994: LA Nude IV (group show) at Photo Impact Gallery, Hollywood CA.
(Studio Nude-Alana)
1994: Biscotti & Books, Pasadena CA.
(Pahoehoe series)
1989: Silver Seagull Award, for B&W master printing, presented by Oriental Photo.
(Studio Nude - Alana)

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Freelance photography (1995 ­ present).
Non-Linear Digital Video Editing, Advanced Medical Ventures (1995­present).
Still-Lab Manager and Instructor of Photography, School of Cinema-TV, USC (1985­95).
Chief Photographer for Traveler's Journal Magazine, Travelers Journal Inc. (1989­94).
Freelance Screenwriting, Playboy Inc. and Mikas Films Inc. (1984­87).
Production Assistant in Special Effects, New World Pictures (1983­84).

PARTIAL LIST OF COMMERCIAL CLIENTS:

Traveler's Journal, Traveler's Journal Inc., Encino, CA.
Unit One Inc., Studio City CA.
Morosstudio Originals Inc., Gardena, CA.
Gallery 1912, Vernon, CA.
Tokyo Times, Tokyo, Japan.
Altus Flutes America Inc., Pasadena CA.
BRC Imagination Arts, Burbank CA.
Johnson Space Center, Houston TX.
Golf Tips, Werner Publishing Corp., Los Angeles CA.
FileKeepers Inc., Los Angeles, CA.
Petersen's Photographic, Petersen Publishing Co., Los Angeles CA.
American Independent, Los Angeles, CA.
Advanced Medical Ventures, Encino, CA
Outdoor Photographer, Werner Publishing Corp., Los Angeles CA.
University of Southern California, Los Angeles CA.

SPECIAL TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

Designed and built prototype ultra-compact view camera (suggested model name: Light-field). Specifications: full image-control movements; uses medium format roll film; image size 6x9 cm.

Designed a new system to adapt Zone testing to classroom/large group instruction. (1987)

EDUCATION:

University of Southern California: course work in Humanities, Cinema-TV, and Photography (1980-84).

PERSONAL:

Born September 30, 1960, Syracuse, NY - USA.