Rob Pleas

I live in Washington State but grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I was greatly influenced by my Grandmother. She made her living as a portrait photographer and retired in the early 80's after a 40 year career. I learned black and white processing and basic lighting from her.

I worked as a professional bass player for several years until a car accident ended my career. I was furtunate to work with many talented musicians and played across the U.S. from Alaska to Maine. I even played at Seattle’s premier Jazz Alley. Computer-wise, I worked at Microsoft, DEC, the Army Corps of Engine...

I live in Washington State but grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I was greatly influenced by my Grandmother. She made her living as a portrait photographer and retired in the early 80's after a 40 year career. I learned black and white processing and basic lighting from her.

I worked as a professional bass player for several years until a car accident ended my career. I was furtunate to work with many talented musicians and played across the U.S. from Alaska to Maine. I even played at Seattle’s premier Jazz Alley. Computer-wise, I worked at Microsoft, DEC, the Army Corps of Engineers, and Compaq before leaving the industry completely and opening a welding business. I own The Welding Place. Please visit www.theweldingplace.com to view the railings, fabrication, and CNC Plasma products we have built over the last ten years. Click the About Me page to learn even more…. About me!

Though I love metalworking, I needed to replace music with another creative outlet. I completed the Professional Photography Course from the New York Institute of Photography. I enjoy nature and wildlife photography and love to hike and bike in the mountains as I search for new areas to photograph. In the winter, I often snowshoe or snowmobile to photographic locations.

Please visit www.robpleasphotography.com for the most current pictures and information.

Hey! How's my last name pronounced? 'Place'. And yes, I know it isn't spelled that way. :)