Member Profile: Dianne Yudelson

closeDianne Yudelson is a photographic artist whose images have been exhibited in France, Malaysia, Thailand and throughout the USA. Dianne is a 2013 Critical Mass Finalist and a Julia Margaret Cameron Award winner in documentary and in Street photography. Recent exhibitions include the Natural History Museum in San Diego California, National Geographic Museum as part of FOTODC, The FENCE 2013 and 2014 in Boston as part of the Magenta Flash Forward Festival, The FENCE 2013 and 2014 in Brooklyn as part of Photoville, the FENCE debut 2014 in Atlanta as part the ACP festival, and The Center for Fine Art Photography as part of 2013 and 2014 Center Forward. Dianne graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Berkeley. “My fascination with photography began upon the realization that, in addition to being a wonderful means of documentation, photography can also be used as a fine art medium. In the tradition of eclectic artists of our past, from DaVinci to Calder, I embrace the challenge of exploring varied subjects and forms of expression, neither subject matter nor genre solely defines my images; they are defined by my artistic esthetic. Dianne’s 2013-2014 top honors include "Photographer of the Year" titles from 3 acclaimed international competitions; Black and White Spider Awards, Photography Masters Cup, and World Photography Gala Awards. Dianne also received: First Place IPA in Fine Art and Collage, GOLD overall category PX3, Grand Prize New York Center for Photographic Arts, Gold medalist in San Francisco International Exhibition, , First Place Professional Women Photographers, First Place WPGA Black & White Awards, First Place Texas Photographic Society, and LICC advertising honors for a third consecutive year. “Throughout my life art has been the one true common thread, the stitches that bind my chapters together. As a photographic artist, I embrace the ability to spotlight my point of view and give a voice to my imagination." ~Dianne Yudelson