Digital BW, The Print

I am sad to report that Steve Karafyllakis passed away recently after a year long struggle with cancer.

Long time forum members knew Steve as an excellent photographer and printer, active in this forum, and generous with his knowledge and skills.  Steve's web site is still up, I don't know for how long.  Last time I spoke with the family they were unsure how it would be handled.  If you aren't familiar with Steve's work I encourage you to have a look before it's gone

 http://stevekphoto.com/

Steve did a lot of shows here in Florida and more often than not came away with Best of Show/Category prize money or museum acquisitions.


* Personal Recollections
Steve was a good friend for many years, beginning back in the film/darkroom days.  Over the years we went shooting together (once on an extended trip to the California desert and to visit my brother & family), did some shows together, and were always supporting, comparing & critiquing each others work.  He was an inventive genius with camera gear and taught me many Photoshop tricks.  We also shared a fondness for Thai food and for years and would often meet for a meal at our favorite Thai restaurant.

He passed away in December after a year of struggle with cancer, including the whole surgery/radiation/chemo drama.  I visited him in the hospital the day before he died.  His death was sudden but not unexpected.  By then it was clear that he was on a steep downhill slide and it was a matter of time.  Doctors had said there were no more options and he spoke of going to hospice.  The next morning he went into a coma and slipped away.  He was a fighter the whole way, but I think at that point he finally let go and it's better to go quickly.

I should have posted this sooner but just couldn't bring myself to do it.  However a recent conversation with Shilesh made me realize it needed to be done.  I hope Shilesh will add his own recollections, as he also shared a lot with Steve.  


Regards,
Clayton


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