About This Site

If a picture is worth 1,000 words...

Welcome to word1001 - the final word in fine art photography & prints.

WORD1001.COM is the brainchild of Snaz (AKA Jerry Schnese) to showcase his photography, and web chops. This site, and all of its contents, are entirely Snaz creations. Flash, Dreamweaver and Photoshop were all employed in their production.

Want to add a splash of Snaz to your web presence? - Contact Snaz

( This Site is 800 x 600 Screen Size FRIENDLY - Java-Free version here )

About The Photographer

Jerry Schnese, (Snaz) : Self taught, amateur photographer practicing Fine Art Photography in the Fox Cities area of Wisconsin.

All pieces are an expression of my outlook on life. A celebration of triumph over adversity. In 1994 I lost my eyesight and was left totally blind for several months. One of the many health problems resulting from 20+ years of insulin dependant diabetes. My vision; along with many other ailments, were surgically repaired. The retinas were reattached in both eyes and I received a kidney / pancreas transplant. So I'm no longer diabetic.

I take time now, to notice what others may take for granted. I see an abundance of beauty all around us, everywhere, every day.

Much of what I see I capture with my camera. Some of it ends up here, online.

I've been a shutter-bug for most of my life. If I ever need to prove that claim, I have a collection of old snapshots that I've taken, as a child, with a variety of cameras.

It all started with my parents "Brownie", a Polaroid, and later a Minolta "point & shoot". Then Canon's AV-1, a 35mm SLR with several lenses that I borrowed from my brother (thanks Mike). Most recently my first digital camera, a Lumix DMC-FZ30, a very nice mid level / semi-pro camera. For those unfamiliar with a Lumix, it's an excellent combination of Leica optics and Panasonic electronics. (more about Lumix Cameras)

When it comes to photography, I work with what I have. Hey, you've got to start somewhere. Besides...

I am of the opinion that the "eye" of the artist / photographer is the key factor in the artistic merits of artwork / photography, not the equipment. A camera is merely a tool used in the creative proccess, an extension of the artist / photographer.

About The Photography

My imagery is a mixture of color and black & white photography captured with 35 mm film and digital cameras. Most of my subjects are found in nature. Scenic photography, landscape photography, the environment or an abstraction of an interesting object. All captured from a Snaz perspective.

My photography has received accolades from viewers the world over (see / leave comments at my squidoo eGallery). It has been published in Fox Cities Magazine, and is winning awards in photography contests.

The Future & word1001

I plan to expand into other areas of photography and offer web publishing related services to individuals and small businesses.

Do you have a project in mind? Why not Snaz it up a bit! Contact Snaz

Legal

All content here is Copyright © MMVII Jerry L. Schnese, All rights reserved, unauthorized use of any content is asinine.

No part of this site may be used in any form without my express written permission. - If you want to use some images, JUST ASK. In most cases I'll probably say OK

Privacy Policy

Cookies are used, but no personal information will be gathered, unless you provide and submit such information. (i.e. sign up for a mailing list etc.) Non-personally identifiable info, such as your I.P. address, web browser, operating system and other system information relevant to your site viewing experience, may be logged.

Any information gathered will not be shared with non essential third parties. You will not be spammed. If you receive email from word1001 you will always be given the option to opt out. All opt out requests will be honored promptly.

This policy may change at any time without advanced notice. Viewers should check this section periodically to review the current policy.

Events

Check here for the latest photography related events in the world of Snaz and word1001...

11/2007 - BIG (crazy) NOVEMBER SALE - All $75 + framed prints - $49.99 - Throughput November!

04/18/2007 - Gnarled Tree Abstract Photo, entitled "Where's Jack?" wins 1st place in the thing category in Fox Cities Magazine's People, Places and Things amateur photography contest. (more)

03/30/2007 - Lumix Camera, Squidoo lens ranks 50th overall in Lens Of The Year Poll (over 100,000 lenses). (more)

03/08/2007 - 6 photos entered in the People, Places and Things, amateur photography contest conducted by Fox Cities Magazine. 3 places and 3 things entries. (more)

03/03/2007 - Lumix Camera, Squidoo lens wins best e-commerce lens of the month. (more)

02/08/2007 - Lumix Camera, Squidoo lens is picked as Lens Of The Day. (more)

02/04/2007 - Lumix Camera, Squidoo lens launched. (more)

11/03/2007 - word1001 eGallery on Squidoo launched. (more)

04/20/2006 - word1001.com.cafe launched on CafePress. (more)

Contact

You may contact Snaz / Jerry Schnese / word1001 via email.

The address here is in anti spam-bot, human readable form.

word1001 [a t] athenet [d o t] net

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