"Compelling images have the power to effect change in how we view the world and ourselves" This is the basic philosophy which drives Brad Edelman's approach to his life and art. Powerful, dramatic changes in his own life have given Brad a depth and diversity of experiences which inform his work. "The worlds I lived in prior to becoming a photographer are all essential in the creation of the images I capture. Edelman's nine years as an NFL Pro Bowl lineman for the New Orleans Saints, followed by success in the worlds of business and entertainment, as a professional musician, actor, public speaker and entrepreneur have also given him a comfort level and insiders perspective. It's a competitive edge that he offers his clients as a professional photographer. "Photography keeps me around my passions" An important aspect of Brad's vision is to convey those passions through capturing and interpreting images and which exceed just a visual description to provoke a unique response within each viewer. "Wherever I am in the world, my focus is on the environment and how it inspires me" After residing in Los Angeles and Miami, Brad is now based in the richly textured city of New Orleans, where he draws inspiration from its constant, eclectic flow of people and culture to create his Fine Art series such as Textures and Tableau d'un Histoire: George Dureau, which have received critical accolades and reviews. "While the seeds were planted long ago, as an artist and businessman, I continue to grow and evolve to reach deeper into the medium of photography" Whether in the studio or on location, fulfilling a client's vision or creating his own abstract expression, Brad is committed to artistic integrity, quality production values and an excellent sense of aesthetics. Member of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)