Artist Statement
As a touring musician, my photography started as a way to purely document my travels throughout the United States and Europe. Since moving on from the touring life, photography has become my main form of creative expression. Too often we pass by natural beauty or fail to appreciate the things we are surrounded by every day.
Through my photography I hope to communicate a sense of wonder and inspire adventure. In recent times my work has focused on the landscape-astrophotography field. This style of photography takes many notes from both astronomy and traditional landscape photography and then combines the two. Hours are spent planning shots out days, weeks and sometimes even months in advance to make sure all of the elements align properly. Being able to capture the sense of wonder and vastness that we can feel while staring out in a star filled sky is a feeling unmatched.
Photography is my escape; it's my peace in an otherwise hectic place. I hope that viewers find the same beauty and serenity in viewing my images as I find making them.
Please contact me for usage of any of the images on this site. JWFusco@gmail.com
Special thanks to Forsake Shoes, Feisol Tripods, Zeal Optics, and Columbia Sportswear for their support.
Awards / Features
Outside Magazine - Wonder Endlessly Timelapse Feature - 5/15/2016
National Geographic - Best Travel Photos of the Week - 4/24/2016
Columbia Sportswear - Instagram Takeover - 2/12 - 2/14/2016
Space.com - Image of the Day - Rocket Launch - 1/182017
Times of San Diego - Interview & Wonder Endlessly Timelapse Feature - 1/12/2016
EarthSky.org - Wonder Endlessly Timelapse Feature - 1/9/2016
LAist - Wonder Endlessly Timelapse Feature - 1/7/2016
Travel Resource Magazine - Wonder Endlessly Timelapse Feature - 1/6/2016
National Geographic - Guide to the Night Sky Special Issue - Two Page Spread - 8/13/2015
Korean Airlines - National Commercial - Night Sky over Lifeguard Stand Timelapse - 2015
Korean Airlines - National Commercial - Starry Cape May Lighthouse Timelapse - 2015
Refinery 29 - Interview / Photo Feature - 8/10/2015
LAist - Interview / El Matador Photo Feature - 8/5/2015
Starry Nights Calendar - 2016 - 16 Month Calendar - Quarto Publishing - 7/28/2015
LAist - Interview / Leo Carrillo Photo Feature - 7/9/2015
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day - The Milky Way from a Sea Cave - 7/7/2015
Popular Photography - Photo of the Day - 7/7/2015
Popular Photography - Photo of the Day - 4/8/2015
PBS - It's Okay To Be Smart - 3/16/2015
EarthSky.org - Photo of the Day - 1/30/2015
The Weather Network -Chasing Starlight Feature - 12/24/2014
LA Times - Chasing Starlight Timelapse Feature - 12/24/2014
SLR Lounge - Chasing Starlight TImelapse Feature - 12/15/2014
Huffington Post - Chasing Starlight TImelapse Feature - 12/10/2014
From Quarks to Quasars - Chasing Starlight Timelapse Feature - 12/9/2014
Universe Today - Chasing Starlight Timelapse Feature - 12/9/2014
EarthSky - Chasing Starlight TImelapse Feature - 12/9/2014
The Weather Channel - Interview / Timelapse Feature - 7/26/2014
Photography Masterclass Magazine - Interview / Featured Photographer - July 2014 Issue
Long Beach Island Magazine - Dreamers - Summer Issue
Jersey Shore Vacation Magazine - Dreamers - Summer Issue
The Weather Channel - Night Sky Gallery / Interview - 5/9/2014
Digital Photographer Magazine - Who's To Say - Story Behind The Still - Issue 147
EarthShots.org Photo of the Day - Dreamers - 3/31/2014
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day - A View From The Zone - 3/7/2014
Chasing New Jersey - TV Interview/Feature - Home At The Shore - 2/19/2014
Yahoo! News - Stargazing in the Canadian Rockies Feature - 1/31/2014
EarthSky - Stargazing in the Canadian Rockies Feature - 1/30/2014
National Geographic - Stargazing in the Canadian Rockies Featured on Home Page - 12/23/2013
National Geographic - Stunning TImelapse: Wonders of the Canadian Rockies - 12/23/2013
LA Times - Interview / Timelapse Feature - 12/23/2013
Universe Today - Stunning Timelapse - Stargazing in the Canadian Rockies - 12/19/2013
EarthSky - Home At The Shore - Blog Feature - 11/13/2013
National Geographic - Jersey Shores Under The Stars -Home At The Shore - Blog Feature - 9/21/2013
National Geographic - Home At The Shore Featured on Home Page - 9/21-23/2013
Jersey Shore Magazine - Cover - Fall/Winter 2013
Universe Today - Night Sky At The Shore - Home At The Shore Feature - 9/13/2013
National Geographic - LADEE Launch Gallery - 9/9/2013
Digital Photographer Magazine - Sleep Well My Friend - Story Behind the Still - Issue 138
Digital Photographer Magazine - Forever Wonder - Issue 137
Astronomy Photographer of the Year (Collection 1) Paperback - Cover/Shortlisted Image - June 2013
Jersey Shore Magazine - Cover / Feature - Spring 2013
Photography Week - Photo of the Day - "Von, Iceland" - Feb 16th, 2013
500px.com: Empty Places - "Sleep Well My Friend" - Feb 11th, 2013
Universe Today: AstroPhotos - Northern Lights over Iceland - Jan 30th, 2013
FStoppers: Star Trail Images - East Point Lighthouse - Jan 25th, 2013
National Geographic: Geminid Meteor Showers - Dec 17th, 2012
Space.com - Geminid Meteor Showers- Dec 15th, 2012
Astronomy Photographer of the Year Collection I - Zodiacal Light - Q4 2012
Unique Photo: Photo of the Week "Star Shepherd" - Dec 4th, 2012
Photography Week - Exposures - "Forever Wonder" (Issue 1 - Sept 2012)
National Geographic - Best of September "Live Endlessly" (September 2012)
National Geographic - Photo of the Day - "Live Endlessly" (September 3rd, 2012)
Photography Week - Photo of the Day - "Forever Wonder" (August 15th, 2012)
Universe Today - Astro Photo of the Day - "Along the Way" (August 1st, 2012)
Universe Today - Astro Photo of the Day - "The Lookout" (July 25th, 2012)
Popular Photography - Photo of the Day - "Watching Over Us" (June 14th, 2012)
National Geographic - "No Longer Lost" - MyShot Featured Image ( June 4/5th, 2012)
500px - Starry, Starry Night - "Finding Sirius" (May 29th, 2012)
PhotoPlus Magazine - "No Longer Lost" - Photo of the Month "Highly Commended" (Issue 62)
National Geographic - Space Pictures This Week "Live Endlessly/Galaxy Rise" (April 28th, 2012)
National Geographic - Daily Dozen - "Live Endlessly" (April 25th, 2012)
National Geographic / Space.com / MSNBC / Spaceweather.com - ATREX Rockets & The Milky Way (March 27th, 2012)
NASA Goddard Facebook /NASA Wallops Facebook - ATREX Rockets & The Milky Way (March 27th, 2012)
Digital SLR Magazine - East Point Lighthouse Star Trails - Cover / Center Spread (April 2012 Issue 66)
Popular Photography - Photo of the Day - "Northern Silhouette" (March 23rd, 2012)
Digital Photographer Magazine - Featured Reader Photo closeUP - "Convention Hall I" (March 13th, 2012)
EyeSights 2012 Photography Show - Award for Artistic Innovation "Finding Sirius"
National Geographic - Space Pictures This Week "Zodiacal Light & Man / Walk the Path" (February 25th, 2012)
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day - "Zodiacal Light & Man/Zodiacal Skyscape" (February 23rd, 2012)
Earthshots.org - Photo of the Day - "Finding Sirius" (February 18, 2012)
National Geographic - Photo of the Day - "Foxes, New Jersey" (February 13, 2012)
Photo Extract - Top Google+ Photos - "For Two" (February 12, 2012)
EarthSky - Best Image of Moon and Mars - "The Moon, Mars, & Man" (February 10th, 2012)
Digital Photographer Magazine - Featured Reader Photo "East Point Lighthouse Star Trails/Meteors" (January 10th, 2012)
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day "East Point Lighthouse Meteor/Lighthouse and a Meteor" (January 8th, 2012)
National Geographic - Space Pictures This Week "East Point Lighthouse Meteor/Jersey Showers" (January 7th, 2012)
Popular Photography - Photo of the Day "East Point Lighthouse Star Trails/Meteors" (January 5th, 2012)
Space.com – Quadrantid Meteor Shower Gallery – East Point Lighthouse Meteor (January 5th, 2012)
Space.com – Quadrantid Meteor Shower Gallery – East Point Lighthouse Star Trails/Meteor (January 5th, 2012)
National Geographic - Weekly Wrapper - "Some Temper" (December 2011 Week 5)
Digital Photo Pro Magazine - 2011 Emerging Pro Photo Competition - Fine Art Finalist - "Rest III"
Digital Photo Pro Magazine - 2011 Emerging Pro Photo Competition - Fine Art Finalist -"Dunes I"
MasteringPhoto.com - Photo Of The Weekend - "Finding Sirius" (December 28th, 2011)
National Geographic - Daily Dozen - "Some Temper" (December 28th, 2011)
National Geographic - Weekly Wrapper - "Finding Sirius" (December 2011 Week 1)
National Geographic - Daily Dozen - "Finding Sirius" (November 23rd, 2011)
The Photo Center - Honorable Mention - Nature Contest (November 2011)
MasteringPhoto.com - Photo Of The Weekend - "Sleeping Giants" (October 31st, 2011)
The Photo Center - Featured Photographer Of The Week (August 19th, 2011)
The Photo Center - Honorable Mention - People Contest (June 2011)
The Photo Center - Voted Photographer Of The Month - Landscapes (Dec. 2010)
Exhibitions
Accent Gallery - Ocean City, NJ - June 2013 - Current
Positively 4th Street - Exhibition - Ocean City, NJ - June 2013
The Gallery 13 - Exhibition w / RTY Photography - Asbury Park, NJ - May 2013
Idiosyncrazies - Exhibition w/RTY Photography - Point Pleasant, NJ - August 2012
Gallery U - Fotographia - August - Sept 2012 Redbank/Montclair , NJ
Noyes Museum - Featured Photographer - May 2012 - Current - Hammonton, NJ
Noyes Museum - RAW NJ - March 2012 - September 2012 - Hammonton, NJ
Guild of Creative Arts - Eyesights - March 2012 - Shrewsbury, NJ
The Gallery 13 - Adrift: Salt, Sea, Sky - Solo Exhibition - Asbury, NJ - Sept 2011
The Gallery 13 - Resident Photographer - Asbury, NJ March 2011 - July 2012
See My Work
Accent Gallery - Ocean City, NJ
Noyes Museum of Art - Hammonton, NJ
Fins - Brick, NJ
Contact/Follow Me Email: Jwfusco@gmail