Greg Rathbun Bio

Greg Rathbun has over 30 years of photographic experience. He began his career in photography when owner Gary Engell of Crown Camera sold him his first camera. That was in 1971 and Greg has been taking photographs ever since.

Greg has created numerous award winning images during his career. He has had numerous "Sunday Homes" covers and photos published in the local newspaper. In addition, he has taken photos for special assignments for the local newspaper. He has had his work published in California magazines, a National Magazine and for an international work brochure.

Greg is a member of the Professional Photographers of America and the Wedding & Portrait Photographers Internationals. He is the official photographer for the California State Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation.

Greg has taken photographs all over Northern California, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii as well as Mexico, Alaska, Canada and the Grand Cayman Islands.

 
1971 - Present / Continuing career in photography
1992 - Present / Professional photography (weddings, etc.)
1998 - 2002 / Member  Professional Photographers of the North Valley
1998 - Shasta College ~ Basic  black and white development
2001 - Present / Misc. photo workshops
2002 - Basic Law Enforcement Photography
2002 - Mastering the light / with John  Woodward
       Golden Gate School of Professional Photography
2003 - Member of  the Professional Photographers of America

2003 - Wedding Photography / with Joe Bussinik and Michael Ayers
       Golden Gate School of Professional Photography
2004/5 - Seniors/Weddings with Jeff Locklear, Master PhotographerGolden Gate School of Professional Photography
2004/5 - Member of the Professional Photographers of America
2004/5 - Member of the Wedding & Portrait Photographers Internationals 

2005 - Photoshop training by Sean Duggan 
       Golden Gate School of Professional Photography
2007   Photoshop traing by Jane Conner-ziser (Retouching)
       Golden Gate School of Professional Photography