James "Bo" Insogna
Profile
- Name
- James "Bo" Insogna
- City
- Longmont
- Country
- United States
- Joined
- Nov 2007
James Insogna was Born and grew up in Pittsburgh PA. Class of Penn Hills High School 1977. He was a keyboard player and played in a rock in roll band. Next he went to Dean Tech for an electrical career. Then moved to Arizona to work as an electrician. He found out very quickly this was not the path of life he wanted to go down. So he made a change and moved to Boulder Colorado. Bo studied with the New York Institute of Photography. He Started his photography career 1984. He opened a studio in Boulder downtown on the Boulder mall. Shooting for local newspapers, magazines, Skiing, Bicycling, models portfolios and some commercial work. In 1987 the economy got bad in Boulder so he decided to make a move to Scottsdale Arizona.
Once in Arizona, He became a staff photographer for the Phoenician Arabian Horse Magazine doing the covers, inside lay outs and a two page spread called Bo Trek. In the late 1980’s – 1990’s he was a respected member of the Arabian Horse Community in Arizona, chosen to photograph champions, riders, trainers and owners.
From the first Arizona lightning monsoon season, Bo very quickly became a Lightning Storm Chaser. Striking-Photography.com, ArizonaLightning.com and aka TheLightningMan.com was born. A very fun, exciting and dangerous job! Since 1987 he has spent many years pursuing elusive lightning storms spanning miles of natural desert. It takes great dedication, courage and desire to grip a metal camera upon a metal tripod astride mountain peaks with lightning crashing mere paces away. His prints reflect the courage and passion he feels for his art.
In 1991 The VVA honored him by choosing his Photograph “Operation Desert Storm” as the official print of the Arizona Desert Storm Memorial Fund.
The men and the flag represent the “Operation” and the Victory and Liberation of Kuwait. The Saguaro represents the “Desert” and the men and women who served in the Gulf. The Lightning represents the “Storm” and the Air War with swift, precise strikes.
Twenty years after leaving Boulder, Bo decided to relocate his family back in Colorado. He settled between Boulder and Longmont. Opening a Studio in his home. If you would like to set up a shoot or assignment please contact Bo at 1-888-682-0122.
Past Publications/Clients: Boulder Pulse, Bicycle Guide, Colorado Skier, Cronin Jewlers, Staff Photographer for Phoenician Arabian Magazine, News and Views, Where to live, Arizona Horse Connection, Caballo Magazine, Century Health, Fontana Hair design, Arthur Ramirez Training Stables, Oaxaca Restaurant, Bobby McGee’s Inc., and many others.
Groups
James "Bo" Insogna is a member of Black and White Photography and Lightning and Storms.
