Siteman Photography : About

"Frank Siteman is a top notch photographer, terrific person and a delight to work with. He's professional, focused, and able to work out any situation successfully. Always putting his client's needs first, Siteman strives for excellence in everything he does. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Frank for any assignment."

Sheri Blaney, Thomson Higher Education, Boston, MA

"I can remember getting an elaborate scene all staged and ready to go. I had my vision and thought I knew exactly what I was going for. Frank executed everything exactly as requested, but before we wrapped up for the day, he suggested a radically different angle. I was skeptical, but figured, 'why not?' Of course it turned out to be THE money shot. The client was thrilled. Needless to say, so was I."

Christine Brooks, Tepperman/Ray Associates, Andover, MA

"He is a professional, a gentleman, a true creative and a pleasure to work with."

Caitlin Jewell, Principal, Silverscape, LLC, Boston, MA

"Frank Siteman has three gifts as a photographer: the ability to capture the experience of who you are, an awesome understanding of the right light, and finally, he makes each photo session fun."

Michael Phillips, Lost Nation Orchard, Groveton, NH

"I have worked with Frank Siteman on many projects over the past 20 years. Whether in the studio or on location, his ability to photograph people and put them at ease makes him an invaluable part of the creative process. He is my photographer of choice because he delivers great shots on time and on budget."

Pamela Webster-Walsh,vis-à-vis design, Duxbury, MA

"He has displayed his remarkable artistry and sensitivity for subject matter no matter what he's photographed. He is a joy to work with - professional, prompt, friendly, focused on his assignment, with great communication skills and fast turnaround of material."

Deborah J. Weiner, Unitarian Universalist Assoc., Boston, MA

		ST. LOUIS, MO. Frank received his first camera from his Uncle Sid when he was 14. After he exhausted his familial subjects, he moved on to documenting local events. His subjects were as diverse as portraits of the local school board, boat christenings on the Mississippi River and traffic accidents. Sometimes he was actually hired to make these images. His earnings were earmarked for college where his mother, Zelda, dreamt of his becoming a doctor. MEDFORD, MA. When he was asked about his choice of college, Frank had to admit it was the number of vacation days that originally attracted him to the East Coast. Ever resourceful, Frank traded portraits of the university faculty for his tuition. The student became teacher in Tufts’ Experimental College, where he introduced the first photography courses of the University’s curriculum. He continued teaching after graduation at The Roxbury Latin School, Simmons College and The Art Institute of Boston, while simultaneously traveling and shooting for the textbook industry.		BOSTON, MA & BEYOND. Between shooting annual reports for companies such as Thermo Electron, Boston Cure and LifeSpan; and shooting advertising for clients such as Canon, Pfizer and Boston Whaler, Frank no longer had time to teach. Instead, he embraced the rapidly evolving stock photography business. This allowed him to craft images both “found” and “created”. WHERE TO NEXT? With the advent of digital capture and satellite internet connection, new possibilities present themselves each day.

		If I were a musician, my instrument would probably be the violin. It takes years of practice to make a decent sound come out of one. It’s all about the craft. I don’t want to make edgy photographs, meant to make you nervous. I want to make your personal vision come true. Do I have a personal vision? Of course! However, it changes with the lengthening shadows, and peaks with the setting sun.