Photographer, Artist, Web builder and Teacher
JADE GATES is certified by the Adobe Corporation as an ACE expert in Adobe Photoshop CS and was also a creative uses consultant for the Polaroid Corporation. Her distinctive and award winning images have appeared in a wide variety of publications including Time, Newsweek, Wine Spectator, and Polaroid’s Test Magazine, and on the covers of videos, CDs, books, magazines and brochures. Jade has exhibited and taught in galleries, museums, and colleges from Switzerland to California. She taught seminars and workshops for the Ringling School of Art & Design for more than a decade. Her commissions include The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and The J. Paul Getty Foundation. With a background in both art and photography, she specializes in several enhancement techniques, including color tinting, photo restoration, and a non-toxic approach to oil painting.
TESTIMONIALS
Photoshop Classes
After researching several venues for learning the art of digital photography and photoshop I decided to try a class with Jade. As soon as I arrived at her home she immediately made me feel at ease. Jade Gates is a natural at teaching. She has never made me feel like any of my questions are irrelevant and explains the answer to my questions thoroughly. Her knowledge of both digital photography and photoshop is very impressive. The convenience of photoshop classes from the comfort of my own home by phone is a tremendous asset. I would highly recommend Jade Gates to anybody!!
Karol Youssef, Sarasota, FL
Jewelry Photography
In order to apply to juried fine art shows, we needed professional photos of our dichroic glass jewelry. This was not an easy task since the jewelry is highly reflective. Jade Gates accomplished the impossible and provided us with high quality photos of our work that demonstrated both her creativity and technical expertise. She has now done work for us on three separate occasions and we have been very pleased with the results every time.
Howard and Barbara Relles, The Glassy Couple, Sarasota FL.
Website Design
Jade Gates did a fabulous job designing my website. Initially I had a recent graduate of Ringling School of Art create my website. It turned into a nightmare taking over 6 mos., incomplete and very confusing. Jade took over and created a contemporary website that is stunning, easy to access and compliments my style. It took less than a month to accomplish this. Jade was easy to work with and very creative with a keen eye for color and composition.
Barbara Kendall,Beauxartphoto.com,Sarasota, Fl.
Custom Artwork
Jade Gates has the perfect touch to everything she does!
I have been so impressed with Jades work in photo restoration and the artwork that she created for my business. I have used her recommendations for color schemes, framing pictures and art work and have received nothing but rave reviews from her work. I highly recommend her.
Martin Neher DVM, Sarasota FL
Portraiture, Oil painting, & Art Classes
Not only has Jade Gates taken wonderful pictures of my husband and I, but she worked with me on art lessons. What an outstanding teacher (and I am a teacher so I know)!!!! On top of these talents, she is a gifted artist. I purchased a painting from her that is placed in a dominant place in my living room, and I am touched every time I look at it. On top of all of THIS, she is a photographer of graceful, beautiful, and haunting pictures. Jade Gates ....a gracious, unforgettable woman whose talents express her inner beauty."
Brenda Winkler, Sarasota FL & Santa Claus IN
Adobe Photoshop Classes
I had the pleasure of taking lessons on photography and digital processing from Jade recently. She is both professional and personable. She has the ability to explain complex concepts that even a beginner can understand. She had a detailed lesson plan and made the most of every minute in the classroom. I would recommend her to anyone, beginner or advanced, that wants to maximize their bang for the buck.
Rick Greenspun, Sarasota FL.
Child Portraiture
Of the hundreds of photos we have of our 4 1/2 year old son, Jade Gates took the most beautiful ones. With fine skills in both photography and oil painting, she is able to see and capture the essence of a soul.
Cynthia Frankminer, Sarasota FL.
Commissioned Oil painting
Your painting captured the essence of the cottage and we are delighted with it. It's hard for me to put into words how appreciative I am that you took my plain photograph of the cottage and brought it to life. The painting hangs in the middle of the living room where everyone can see it. When there are family gatherings (and there's a lot!) I always notice someone standing in front of the painting and admiring it. Like the cottage itself, the painting will pass from generation to generation.
Sandy Stevenson, Sarasota FL.