Steve Harris
Artist Statement
Steve Harris completed his schooling at Parsons School
of Design in Paris, France in 1988, and embarked on a
career that has taken him from the fashion industry on
the streets of Paris, to the advertising community in New
York City through the early 1990’s, beyond and back.
After relocating to his native terrain in 1992, Steve put his
efforts into Commercial and Fine Art photography with a
renewed passion for his craft. After paying dues, in all
ways with respect to photography, he slowly built a loyal
following of clients and individuals who helped pave the
way to a successful career.
During his tenure as House Photographer at the infamous
Rockefellers Nightclub in Houston, he was able to
tighten his grip into the rhythm of Texas music and create
an extensive body of work of all that played the stage
Rockefellers. From there, it was an easy transition into
photographing for the entertainment and music
industries. In the spring of 2007, Steve’s first book, “Texas
Troubadours” was published by the University of Texas
Press, and was received with great reviews.
In recent years, Steve has found himself at the forefront
of construction projects, near and far. Combining a
unique perspective of fine art imagery, then merging that
with raw construction sites. This has taken his beyond the
box thinking, and created a new way of envisioning
construction, both in the air, and terra firma.
Beyond, he is still hard at work with commercial
assignments, getting dirty on construction sites, flying
drones for both stills and motion projects, while
continuing to create beautiful imagery on the ground.
and, as always, expanding his personal projects, some
that will see him traveling, others right outside the back
door.
he is also close to completion on his next book, “south”
for publication. This project is the culmination of a
lifetime of border crossings into Mexico and central
America, meeting likeminded travelers, surfers, ne’er do
wellers and new friends, all the while, chasing the ever
elusive perfect wave.
Steve lives in Houston, Texas with his 4 children, Sheriff,
Archer, Ransom and Holland.