Born
in the Netherlands, and emigrated to Canada in the 1950’s with his parents,
Fred Braakman, always had an interest in art. He practiced drawing and
painting during his formative years however, when he entered university, he
decided to focus on a technical career, and obtained a degree in chemistry.
Fred Braakman met his
wife during his education at the University of Alberta, and both pursued
their careers together. He continued to maintain his interest in the arts on
a part time basis, and eventually enrolled in private instruction in
painting under Eileen Raucher Sutton for three years. Along the way he
developed an interest in photography and pursued this medium to the present
day. He has taken courses in photography and digital imaging, and continues
to improve and enhance his skills in this medium. He recently attended a
workshop in Arizona with master landscape photographer, Alain Briot.”
Braakman tends to approach his photography with the eye of a landscape
artist, with the intention to develop a distinctive style. “I spend most of
my free time photographing nature, away from the maddening crowds.” says
Braakman.
