Jim Peterson

Jim Peterson grew up in northwestern New Mexico, and has lived on both coasts as well as in Illinois, Texas, Missouri, and many places in the West.  He earned a B.A. in Music and a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Chicago, and first took up photography while in graduate school. His interest in it persisted while he worked as a research Biochemist for five years and then moved on to a long career as an engineer, planner, and manager in the Telecommunications industry.

Upon retirement, he redirected his energy to his lifelong artistic passion by starting a professional photography business.  In addition, over the years he has given back to the community by serving as a board member for a total of nine different non-profit organizations.  His fine art photography has been featured in numerous galleries and exhibits in Phoenix and Sedona, and has been purchased by collectors worldwide.