~ Where the light meets the edge
Torrenzano’s photography has been influenced by his personal journey to “seek” the light. “What is Essential is Invisible to the Eye,”  a valedictorian speech that continues to shape James’ photo journey of over 50 years. It is here, inside the invisible, that I shape the light to meet the edge of form and create a symphony for the viewer.“Each person or place I photograph, I envision how light interacts with the form.  What light will show the spirit of the image; how color shapes emotion and how the negative space plays with movement. Each of these form an interplay that creates the essence of an image for the viewer to be swept away by the possibilities.   James Torrenzano is an art therapist who worked 31 years in the Fairfax County School System in Virginia, a former faculty member for over eighteen years at Marymount University teaching art therapy and psychology classes and a professional magician. During these years, Mr. Torrenzano crossed paths with over 5000 students. He was nominated for “Teacher of the Year” in Fairfax County Public Schools for his infectious style of teaching and innovative ideas that touched each student.  He is a master teacher who has lectured all around the country on “The Healing Power of Art.”  In 1975 he took his first drawing class at Georgetown University in which he used his camera rather than a pencil to draw.  With his camera, he studied how light interacted with the human form. He continued to refine his craft by taking photography classes with Jerry Lake at George Washington University and received his master’s degree in Art Therapy in 1980. James retired from FCPS after 31 years teaching art and psychology and is now focused on web design, photography and video. James also is the photographer for Creighton Enterprises, a custom home builder in Northern Virginia. His real estate site can be found here. Real Estate Photos