"My photography shows people and places with a sense of reality and the darkness that sometimes accompanies it. Yet within or surrounding the reality, a sense of redemption can often be found." Photographer Dan Limmer

Dan first developed an interest in photography while in high school but put it aside as other aspects of his life took precedence. After a career in law enforcement and emergency medical services Dan went on to write the best selling EMT textbook Emergency Care. His love of photography has allowed him to exercise his creative talents, while his photo documentary work also serves the purpose of telling stories that really need to be told. This is best evidenced by his photos taken in the New Orleans French Quarter two days prior to Hurricane Katrina. At the time, Dan had no idea that he would be documenting the French Quarter "as it would never be seen again". His portrait entitled "guitar man" is a haunting illustration that truly captures the heart and soul of the pre-Katrina New Orleans.

Dan is completely self-taught although he has had the benefit of several mentors who have helped him develop and refine his style. "Black and white is my favorite medium to display this work. It invokes the drama in the image and takes on a true traditional documentary style." As a photojournalist, Dan’s work has been seen in the Portland Press Herald, York County Coast Star, Portsmouth Herald and other papers. He has also shot interior and cover photos for several books and magazines. Currently he is working on a photo documentary about the work and lives of Emergency Medical Technicians around the country.

Dan is a member of the National Press Photographer’s Association. His photo portfolio and other work may be seen as http://photos.danlimmer.com. The Kennebunk Free Library is pleased and honored to be able to present this exhibit for the month of July.