Hi, I'm Norm Schillawski, and I am passionate about sharing the art of photography, helping people create beautiful photographs, and enabling them to explore wonderful places through photography.
I'm a traveling photographer, explorer, and mentor. Some people describe me as a romantic dreamer in search of happy moments.
When I'm not holding my camera, I often dedicate my time to helping and teaching others how to become better photographers.
My friends call me a photographer, an adventurer, a teacher, and sometimes crazy. I make beautiful pictures of nature for you. I travel to discover places for you to learn about and enjoy. You can even add them to your list of places to visit.
If you're having a stressful day, I invite you to take a moment to relax and enjoy one of my photography collections. I love to spend a few minutes dreaming about a beautiful sunset, and I bet you do too!
Dream about this astonishing world with me. Enjoy the stunning photographs from vistas along the Appalachian Trail. Let your mind feel the cold wind and snow on Whiteface Mountain or experience the promise of tomorrow as the sun sets in the Gulf of Mexico.
When I'm not photographing these wonderful places, I want to help you be creative. I always tell fellow photographers and students that the only bad photograph is the one you didn't stop to take.
To quote Wayne Gretzky, "You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take." How can I help you?
Enjoy my photography.
My Highlights
Guest artist at Munson Proctor Williams Art Institute annual Art Festival
My work being part of the Made in New York show at the Schweinfurth Museum
Teaching Creative Seniors photography in the ENCORE program sponsored by the NOPL
Being an organizer of the CNY Photographers, a meetup group dedicated to helping photographers improve their ability and helping the community of Central New York
Being a guest speaker at photography clubs and other organizations.