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Anyone can take a photograph, but not just anyone can make it a work of art. Photographer Andy Marquez relentlessly pursues beauty and with his camera, creates art. For Marquez, a photograph must capture the heart and soul of a scene during that brief moment in time when divine light and natural shadow converge. The result is an image that draws you in and holds you spellbound. In short, the photo becomes art.
“There is an incredible amount of beauty in this world,” says Marquez, “I feel passionate about wanting to capture that splendor in an image.”
Originally from Bayside, N.Y., Marquez had only a passing interest in photography and after college put his camera away. Then, in 1981, he and his wife Teresa moved to Houston where the wild life and parks like Big Bend reawakened the spark of his passing interest and fanned it into flame. Dusting off his camera after a 12 year hiatus, Marquez started shooting again.
In 1985, Marquez and family moved to Colorado. Inspired by the scenery provided by that state, he threw himself into his work. Business rapidly expanded and they opened their first gallery in Littleton, Colorado in 1992.
At first, Marquez focused his camera on Colorado and other scenic spots in the U.S. In 1994 he decided to expand his artistic horizons by doing his first overseas shoot in Greece. In the following years he captured the essence of the peoples, places and cultures in 26 countries and six continents, including the lush emerald coastline of Ireland, the Taj Mahal in India, and polar bears frolicking in Canada’s Hudson Bay. Reflecting on this travels, Marquez says, “It truly is a world of magic and wonder.”
About a year ago, Marquez was almost snatched from that world by a close call with death. While walking down the street in his neighborhood, Marquez was run over by a motorcyclist. The driver fled the scene, leaving Marquez for dead. Fortunately, a neighbor saw him and rushed to get help. He spent the next several months recovering from the accident.
Although he didn’t have a “bright light” experience, Marquez admits he does see light better now. He isn’t sure if his heightened sense resulted from his close encounter with death or if it’s just due to years of training his eye to hone in on the slightest detail. Of this much he is certain, “I appreciate every day of life a little bit more because things can end or change in an instant.”
Seizing each day and more determined than ever to pursue his dreams, shortly after leaving the hospital Marquez took on the Great Wall of China. Hauling his camera equipment and cane, he climbed, hobbled and crawled up the 800 grueling steps to capture new images of this world wonder.
A prolific photographer, Marquez has sold hundreds of thousands of prints and published four coffee table books. This summer, after 14 /12 years in Littleton, Marquez proudly moved his gallery to Cherry Creek North in Denver.
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By: LoriDee Joos
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I just love Andy Marquezs' photography. I have been buying pictures of his for the last ten years.
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Amazing images from around the world.
By: Mark
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By far the best gallery. More magical than a wizard's castle!
By: Leanne
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Andy's work is amazing. It truly makes you stop and appreciate the beauty in this world that surrounds us all!
By: Valerie McCarthey-Smith
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Andy's photography offers unique perspectives found nowhere else. He captures the essence of his subject with his whole being-body, mind and spirit!
By: Dave Fisher
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Great photographer
By: steve Lowry
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Good service, good eye, good production, good view of the world
By: Ray Koernig
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Andy Marquez is an especially talented photographer. He and his wife certainly deserve to be honored by Channel 7.
By: Dee Dee Williams
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I love the art they carry.
By: Betty Wilcox,President
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Personalized Travel - I do all of Andy's travel to all of these wonderful destinations that captures in his magnificent photographs.
By: Chris Reefe
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When I looked at the photography I got goose bumps.
By: Carla
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A trip to the Andy Marquez Gallery is like a trip around the world - with a delightful and knowledgeable guide. Andy has traveled extensively throughout our own gorgeous state, as well as awe-inspiring spots throughout the world, and everywhere has captured the most breathtaking scenes with his incredible eye. He has stories to share behind each of his photographs, providing a uniquely personal insight and meaning when you can't help but take them home and fill your walls and share them with your family and friends..
By: John Ulrich
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Andy loves his work and creates wonderful art. Also the Gallery and the folks working with Andy are always a joy to be around. Love the place!
By: Debby Mekis
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His photos are so crisp even when very large, and show places around the world that I've been to, but never seen quite as he shows them. I love his photography.
By: Katie
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The gallery is one of my favorites places to visit. The art incredible.
By: Chuck Williams
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I've known Andy for over 3 decades and his eerie morning scene of the Wenceslaus bridge in Prague is over our dining room table in Beaufort, SC.
By: jeff kicia former World Class Athlete & PRO
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We own 5 fantastic pieces of Andy's outstanding artistic work. His ability is unsurpassed and is a prelude of his future talents and GOD GIVING beauty.
By: Dr. Jon
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Andy takes you to all of the amazing places he has been fortunate enough to capture with his skillful eye behind the camera.
By: Beth
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Andy's work is beautiful. Very amazing international pictures. He is extremely talented.
By: Jan Buntrock
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Andy has one of the most artistic talents I have seen in photography. He has a unique ability to capture light and allows the viewer to see something he or she might have seen before, but see it in a new way. His work is awesome!
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