SPS Member: 2010 to Present
Elected to Hall of Fame in 2026
We are very happy to announce the induction of Rosemary Polletta into the Springfield Photographic Society Hall of Fame, effective April 1, 2026. Rosemary joined our club in 2010 and has been one of our most prolific exhibitors over the past 16 years. Rosemary’s work has spanned a variety of topics and styles. Her artistic work ranges from abstract to realistic. Her nature images run from soft floral arrangements to dramatic landscape images. She excels at street photography, as well as cityscape architectural images.
Like many of us, Rosemary had taken pictures for many years, but her pursuit of photography on a more serious level began after she met Robert Floyd, of Robert Floyd Gallery & Learning Center. She signed up for his DSLR Beginner’s course at the Mass. Audubon Wildlife Center in Easthampton and around that time joined the Springfield Photographic Society.
Rosemary’s photographic journey has been intertwined with her life’s journey, and over the years she has shared with us many images with great emotional depth. It is especially through the careful use of black & white that we get to understand the feeling that she is conveying through her work. Oftentimes the subjects are flowers, and it is through expert handling of light and selective focus that our eyes are led to that portion of the composition where the story and emotion are held. In her own words … “Making photos has allowed me to express my feelings through the flowers, landscapes, or scenes that represent for me a time passed, life or beauty spent.”
She has also told us, “I admire the work of some of the ‘old masters’ in photography. Those who were able to infuse mood and emotion into their images, while at the same time keeping their compositions simple. I often attempt to emulate that feeling and approach when I process some of my images.”
Rosemary is one of very best printmakers. She expertly selects paper and print style to produce images that elevate beyond what one would see in a digital format. Our judges need to withhold any thoughts on scoring until we see the print itself. What was good in the digital preview is always surpassed in her final print product.
Rosemary has been awarded Image of the Year on two occasions: In 2016, for A Burst of Color and in 2023, for The Softness of Spring. However, she has had many other candidates, including a lowly pawn on a chessboard casting the shadow of a stately knight. Another is her self-image reading a book about jumping while jumping on a trampoline. Rosemary has served the SPS on the Board of Directors and is a frequent participant on our local field trips. Her addition to the Hall of Fame is both well-deserved and appreciated by our entire club membership.
Congratulations to Rosemary on her election to the Springfield Photographic Society Hall of Fame.
Click the image (or square) below to see Rosemary Polletta’s Gallery.
