Our Team

passionate about, architecture and interiors,
Fred Forbes Photogroupe has become well known for award-winning images that create involvement, excitement, and make you want to be there! We go beyond the obvious, and are always looking for what I call "Special Places/Tiny Spaces," since those are often the images that linger in the mind.

I grew up planning to be an architect, wanting to fulfill my Dad's unrealized dream. However, after much discouragement about the field from architects I spoke to, I chose to study Hotel Administration at Cornell University (so much for architecture). I worked with Hilton International in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and while there, started working in photography (so much for hotels). Once hooked, I used the GI Bill to attend Rochester Institute of Technology for Professional Photography. Since the mid-80's, I have been doing almost exclusively architectural and interior photography (yes, finally back to architecture).

I became an avid mid-life golfer, have been a lifetime skier, and credit much of my business success to a renewed passion for ski racing.

...began assisting with Fred in 1999 after graduating from Antonelli Institute of Photography. As studio manager, Brian assumes responsibility for all digital post-production of images. His knowledge of the subject we photograph, and his blend of traditional photography background and digital mastery are surpassed only by the relationships he has developed with our clients. When Brian says it will get done, it will get done!

As a photographer, Brian is making his mark with NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry). He is a major part of many Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards for his architect and builder clients, ranging from kitchen and bath projects to whole-home remodels. Brian photographed the HBA of Bucks/Montgomery's Dream Home Project, which featured a number of interior designers from the area.

Brian is an award winning homebrewer, plays a Fender guitar, and controls the studio iTunes collection with music from across all genres, many of which emanate from The Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin. Phil Lesh and Steve Kimock would be happy to know how often Brian has been in their audience.

While studying at RIT, photography students were required to take a design course that had nothing to do with photography (which, of course, meant it had everything to do with photography.) Most of us resented having to take that class.

To fit it into my schedule, I took it at night school. I cannot remember the instructor's full name, just Colin. He was quite young for an instructor, wore cowboy boots, and lived in a hayloft in a rural area outside of Rochester. We were given assignments to work in clay, paper cutouts and constructions, water color, oils, crayons... in other words, anything BUT photography.

During one session, a heated conversation developed about whether technique really mattered, or was the artist's pure vision the most important element... artist vs. technician.

After quite a while, Colin finally intervened, explaining that the only thing that really mattered was the pure interpretation of the artist's vision. Technique did not matter. It was, however, important that technique not get in the way of the art. The only way that would be possible was for the technique to be invisible, meaning it must be flawless.

Colin, if by some chance you ever come across this website, please contact me.
I can't thank you enough.