William Ames lives and works in State College, Pennsylvania, and has a bachelor's degree in English from the Pennsylvania State University. In his spare time, hiking, travel and photography create an enjoyable mix of memories and images in lasting photos.
A small town at the very center of Pennsylvania, State College owes most of its culture to Penn State University, for which it derives its name. Mr. Ames is a Life Member of the Penn State Alumni Association.
The university, the Nittany Lion football team, and the natural beauty of the area has drawn many thousands of people to this scenic area— and some who stay long after attending classes. Mr. Ames captures memories of landmark images such as Mount Nittany, Old Main and the tree-lined, yet modern campus from fresh angles, using modern techniques to achieve more realistic photographs than traditional methods sometimes allow.
For over 15 years, Mr. Ames has photographed the area and captured the essence of the university, but that isn't the extent of his work. With some of the best hiking and scenery in the state, there are many opportunities to create lasting images from nature. The Mid State Trail, a favorite subject, is close to State College, and the many hours Mr. Ames spends roaming the hills for photographs is time captured for all to enjoy. Many historical sites, such as Gettysburg National Battlefield Park are within driving distance of Central Pennsylvania and offer reflective studies on history.
Mr. Ames' photography is available for stock sales and commercial use. Commercial clients include The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Nittany Bank, Centre Medical and Surgical Associates, Adelphia Communications, Bank of America and more. For more information on commercial sales, click here.
Portraits at the Nittany Lion Shrine are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Photos of Penn State by William Ames are now available through Replay Photos, Penn State's exclusive online photo source.
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