Brian Tarallo grew up developing black and white portraits in his father's basement darkroom. His commercial photographs and graphic designs have appeared in several local and national periodicals, including the Arizona Republic and Sunset Magazine. He has photographed a variety of subjects across five continents, but since coming to Arizona in 2004, his work has captured images from Tempe , Phoenix , Jerome, and Sedona. Three major themes dominate his photographs: architectural details, portraits from life, and close-up macro photography.

Architectural Details: From the monolithic stone cathedrals of southern France to the abandoned iron gates of Jerome, from the intricate stucco designs of western Spain to the tiled walls of Tlaquepaque, photographs of architectural details inspire the imagination by focusing the eye on hand-hewn, often-overlooked details.

Portraits from Life: A half-step between posed sittings and candid snapshots, portraits from life are impromptu images that naturally capture human emotions. Portraits from life reveal the connection between sisters, the love of a mother and child, the anticipation of a bride-to-be, and the thoughtful reflection of partners of many years.

Close-up Macro Photography: Macro, or extreme close-up, photography reveals a world hidden beneath the everyday visible. Stained glass, stones, bronzework, cactus, and flowering plants become powerful images. Brian’s macro photographs capture tangible textures, solid forms, strong lines, natural patterns, delicate shapes, and intense colors.

Brian offers several services to the public, including home and garden photography and in-home family portraits from life. He recently retired his Canon AE-1 Program and now shoots with a Canon EOS 30D.  For more information, please visit www.tarallophoto.com.

Examples of Brian’s best work will be exhibited at the Sweet Pea Bakery, located at 209 West Jackson St. in Phoenix , during the first week of December. A reception will be held on First Friday, December 7 from 7pm to 10pm.