Many people are already familiar with the work of Arizona born photographer Pedro E. Guerrero, they just don't know it yet. That was the reason Suzanne Johnson, President of the non profit organization Gnosis,Ltd. took it upon herself to capture Guerrero's life and work in a film titled "Pedro E Guerro: Portrait if an Image Maker."
If you've ever seen a picture of a Frank Lloyd Wright building, chances are it was a Guerrero Photo. According to the film, Guerrero got his start at 22 when, armed with only a camera and an art school portfolio, he approached the legendary Wright looking for work. Under Wright's supervision and guidance, Guerrero found not only a job but a launching pad to a brilliant career.
He became well known for the simplistic, direct manner in which he photographed buildings, letting them stand alone; pieces of art in their own right.
In addition to architectural photography, he worked to capture portraits of famous artists like Wright and the sculptor Calder in their creative environments. During the Vietnam war, Guerrero also became a politically active individual in his hometown, participating in anti-war protest and serving on a draft board. The film captures not only Guerrero's beautiful photography, but the humble personality and the joyful soul of the man behind the camera.
For More information check out the Gnosis,Ltd. webpage
or check out his Photos
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