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Peter Lorber
“There is a myth that Hasselblad is a studio camera and can’t be used for much else. I hear it all the time, and often when you see photographs taken with Hasselblad, they are portraits or advertising images. I am not a studio photographer, but have built my reputation on panoramic photos using 360 degree rotational cameras. Once I became a Hasselblad digital owner, I applied my knowledge of panoramas to shooting with Hasselblad with the help of VR drives and stitching programs. My Hasselblad is now the only camera I bring when I climb to the top of a mountain, hang out of a helicopter and even dive to the bottom of the sea. My workshops are designed to give photographers the opportunity to experience the versatility and amazing quality of Hasselblad, and to pass on my knowledge and experience of panoramic and medium format photography.” - Peter Lorber
Peter Lorber has built his reputation as a leading panoramic photographer. Over the years Peter has created his beautiful scenics using a Fuji-617, Kodak Cirkut camera, Roundshot 360° rotational cameras and many more. Along with scenics, he is known for his 360° aerial views, sports photos and his ability to print all his images as oversized murals with incredible quality and detail.
Once Hasselblad digital came onto the photographic scene, Peter was able to produce his panoramas digitally using the Hasselblad and stitching the images to produce seamless panoramas with the enlargeabilty his work is known for.
Peter’s work has appeared in multiple publications and his photography has been exhibited and is on display throughout the world. He is also a sought after lecturer and judge on the photography circuit.
Along with his photography Peter and his wife Addie, have owned and operated the full service, high end Digital Lab/Studio/Gallery, Custom Photo Images for over twenty years. Custom Photo Images has evolved from a single darkroom into a premier operation with a reputation for producing high quality results.
Addie Lorber, an Ohio native, moved to Canada after marrying Peter in 1979. Addie worked in the field of education in Canada and continued her teaching career in Florida. In 1990, along with Peter, she opened Custom Photo Images. Peter has always covered the photography aspect of the business, but Addie handles administration and customer relations. Addie was a member of the International Association of Panoramic Photographers and served on the board as the Secretary / Treasurer for five years.
Courtenay Gilbert is a Fine Art, Portrait photographer, and Photoshop Specialist. She was formally trained in photography in New York City where she attended the School of Visual Arts, graduating with a BFA. Courtenay studied under the direction of master black and white pinter, Bob Brooks, and fashion photographer Frances McLaughlin-Gill.
She considers herself very lucky to have always been able to make a living with her photography and printing abilities. After college She worked in NYC as a fashion photographer, make-up artist and stylist. After moving to South Florida she ran a small photo lab/studio selling cameras, printing and running a portrait studio.
Courtenay met Peter and Addie Lorber in 1994 and began working at their photo lab, Custom Photo Images. As the world of photography has evolved so has Courtenay’s areas of expertise. She started as a custom darkroom printer and has become a Photoshop-Specialist and highly regarded custom digital printer in South Florida.
“Working beside Peter Lorber for the past 18 years has truly been a wonderful and extremely educational experience. To learn from one of the masters of panoramic photography and have access to the best and latest photographic equipment is every photographer’s dream.” - Courtenay Gilbert
Courtenay’s fashion and editorial photography has been published in many publications in the United States as well as Japan. Her Fine Art Photography has been exhibited and sold throughout the country.