Swing the Fly Issue 2.1 Summer 2014 | Page 147

Contributors

Dmitry Kochetov grew up in Kirovograd, Ukraine and studied computer science in Kharkov, Ukraine. He is currently working and living in California. Photography is Dmitry’s hobby; he uses it as a form of self-expression. Dmitry has been traveling and taking pictures in Ukraine, Europe, USA and Canada.

Nick Pionessa works in the fly fishing industry full time. He is a highly recognized commercial fly ter and designer and manages the Oak Orchard Fly Shop in Buffalo, NY. Nick’s photography masterfully captures the world of angling with a fly. He lives in Lancaster NY, with his wife and fly fishing partner Suzanne.

Jonathan Barlow trained in photography in Toronto in the 80’s, Jonathan moved west to Vancouver with his wife 25 years ago. Now working in banking, he has worked as a commercial photographer doing a range of work such as publicity stills for movies, architectural, travel and product photography. In recent years he has focused mainly on fine art photography. One of his friends recently paid him the compliment of referring to him as a steelheader, above all. More of his work can be found at his Barlow Photo Arts blog.