GARRETT
KLINE
FULL 'STEAM AHEAD.....
WRITTEN BY:
KRISTY ARANTES
Garrett Kline of Franklin, Pennsylvania
After attending a fashion/glamour
began his career in the photography
workshop in the Smokey Mountains,
industry in the 1980's with 35 mm film.
Garrett became very interested in
At that time, he was shooting mostly
Steampunk photography. In one of the
landscape and nature photography.
modeling forums, he came across some
Unfortunately, his camera was stolen
great images by photographer Chuck
from his home, and he completely
Coleman. Garrett became a fan and
stopped shooting.
started to follow Steampunk Chuck's
work on Facebook. He became more and
Then in 2006, his wife was working
more interested in the Steampunk genre.
towards her master's degree, and
Garrett decided to do something while
Then in October of 2014, he learned that
she studied. So, he picked up his first
Chuck would be traveling to Akron, Ohio,
digital SLR camera and began to pursue
which is only an hour from Garrett's
his passion once again. He now shoots
home. He sent Chuck a message and
for the local theater in Franklin, and he
received an immediate reply with his
has taken over 40 cast photos for them.
phone number. Garrett was shocked by
He also shoots events for the city of
the immediate response and gave him a
Franklin. But recently, his career has
call.
taken off in an exciting new direction!
They engaged in a great 45 minute
telephone conversation. At this point,
Garrett was very interested in meeting
Chuck. But due to a scheduling conflict,
they were unable to make it happen.
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