Jane (Castorina) Gordon..Class of 1956

Photography brings to Janes mind memories of some of the most wonderful times in her life. Since she was born the one constant in her family was the camera. Her father, besides being an attorney, was a great photographer. It was from him that she developed her love of photography. Throughout most of their early years her brother and she were involved with their SLR's, movie and video cameras. They still view the many family skits which they wrote, produced, directed of which they were the entire cast. When her dad lived in Lincoln Center, he still belonged to their photo group at age 93, learning PhotoShop on his 8th Computer.

Thanks to her fathers tutelage she became the ‘unofficial’ photographer in Pelham Middle School where she taught mathematics (for 31 years). As she go through her many photo albums it occurs to her that this is a visual history of her life. Her albums tell her story. Her relatives, friends and vacations are not only in her heart but are right here, visually, for the world to see. It is her legacy to her two daughters and little granddaughter.

Creativity, for Jane, has taken many forms, and after she retired in June of 1998, she seriously pursued photography. She gathered up her camera and joined a photo class at the Westchester Photographic Society where her photography really took off. She won 3 Medals and 38 Plaques and 14 Ribbons for her work. Then, two years ago she was presented with the much coveted ‘Photographer of the Year' award. She received her first creative award when she won the James Madison High School 2 Year Art Medal in the 1954. The WPS awards rank right up there in importance.

There is currently an evolution going on in her photography. Her unique style was emerging. Although, to her delight, having done well in all categories, lately she is leaning towards black and white photography and computer assisted ‘Open Mind’ works. She can feel herself falling into a trance-like state when she enters her creative world, and she experiences a deep sense of satisfaction when she sees what her subconscious mind has produced. She believes that there is a connection between the mathematical and the creative mind and she feels very lucky to be blessed with both."

Janes photograph was hanging in the Main Lobby of the Empire State Building until July 31st. 2007 as part of the magnificent exhibit of the Westchester Photographic Society.

For your enjoyment, the entire slide show will be open for all to see through their web site http://wpsphoto.org/ Enjoy



Way to go girl.