Occupaion: Professional Photographer, Workshop and Tour Director, Educator Interests: Photography, Food, Wine, Art, World Travel. Biography: Jonathan was raised in rural Cumberland County, North Carolina where he grew up on a farm. He received his first camera at age 6 and has been fascinated with photography ever since. As an adult Jonathan has owned his own photography business for 26 years.

In addition to his own photography business, J. Starling Photography, he also teaches digital photography and editing in both public and private classes.

A dual USA/Italian citizen, Jonathan leads photographic workshops to Venice Italy and other surrounding towns.

Jonathan creates both commercial and fine art photography. His work has been displayed in several galleries and shows winning several awards. Jonathan has just earned the degree of Craftsman from the Professional Photographers of America.

Visit his web site at www.jstarling.com.

For information about classes and workshops visit this page:

http://www.facebook.com/Fayettevillephotoclasses

For information about photographic safaris in Italy visit this page:

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