Frank Rapp Photography

Francis John Rapp, known as Frank, is an American Photographer. He is a recognized artist in 21th century art based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Early years

Francis John Rapp was born on May 1, 1953 in Port Chester, New York. He grew up in Rye Brook, NY, and attended public school there. During this time he was a champion springboard diver . In high school he was the Westchester County Champion 3 consecutive years in a row earning a spot as diver on the All County Team those years . For many years he also represented the New York Athletic Club in New York City in AAU competition . Upon graduating high school he was awarded an athletic scholarship from the University of Maryland in College Park for diving .

College

After a year at the University of Maryland Frank Rapp transferred to the Art Institute of Boston to pursue his life long passion for photography. Upon completing his studies in Boston he spent 4 years working with world renowned photographer Clint Clemens .

Professional Career

In 1984 Rapp opened his commercial photography studio in Boston. Since setting out on his own he has created award winning images for regional and national adverting agencies, design firms and magazines. Some of his clients include Apple Computer, Converse, Dooney & Bourke, Dunkin Donuts, Fidelity Investments, McDonalds, Polaroid and Staples. Since 2000 he has been working on a personal body of landscape images created with a 4x5 film pinhole camera. " Pinhole photography is an ancient technique of image capture. The ethereal images are then output using state of the art digital technology onto watercolor paper. "

Philanthropic projects have included work for the ASPCA, the " Floorlords" an inner city hip hop group, Plasticos and Open Fields, a children's theatrical group.

Family

Frank is married to fine art painter Susan Nichter. They have 2 children Zack and Chloe who pursue their interests in lacrosse and dramatic arts respectively, with the same passion as their parents.

Apprenticed with internationally acclaimed photographer Clint Clemens for 4 years 4. Started business in 1984, operated studio in downtown for more than 20 years Advertising: CLIENTS: McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Staples, Dooney & Bourke, Converse, Puma, Polaroid, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Sports

Sports

Dover Sherborn Lacrosse, Mass Elite, Dover Sherborn Soccer

Landscapes

Costa Rica, Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, Marthas Vineyard

Philanthropic pursuits:

Open Fields

Open Fields is a theater group that began in Dover, Massachusetts that provides children with the opportunity to participate in musical theater. Its an environment where children can develop their talents in the creative arts in singing, acting, dancing,etc. At the same time it allows the children to explore, grow, learn, and make new friends. Ir's an atmosphere where children can having a starting point to build a foundation for their lives.

""As one young Open Fields member says:

"You say Open Fields is our second family, but to me it is much more. Open Fields has helped me shape who I am.""

Brazil

In 2003 I traveled to a remote jungle area of Brazil to document the efforts of The Plasticos Foundation.
An organization dedicated to providing free plastic surgery to needy children in developing countries. It was
the most gratifying project I have ever worked on.

Extreme Ironing

Extreme Ironing is a zany activity created by Phil Shaw in Leicester,England 1997. In 2004 Rowenta, a German brand
that manufactures high-end appliances for the home sponsored the 2004 Extreme Ironing Tour to bring about brand awareness.
I was commissioned by Rowenta to document the two week tour that started in Boston traveled through the Black Hills of
South Dakota, Devils Tower Wyoming as well as other American landmarks with the finale in New York's Time Square.

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