Joseph N. Walles studied Mathematics, Business Administration,
Education, Liberal Arts, and Sociology at the University of Toledo
from 1966 to 1972. He began shooting for Toledo area newspapers while
still in high school. In Florida, he was a photographer for the
Clearwater Sun until 1980 when he began as a photographer for the St.
Petersburg Times. He became a picture editor in 1995, but continues
to be a photographer for his own creative satisfaction.
Mr. Walles has exhibited his award winning work since 1979, including
solo shows at Florida Gulf Coast Arts Center and the Arts Center in
St. Petersburg. He has had his work published in calendars, books,
and record jackets. His work is in numerous private collections and
the American Securities Insurance Corporate Collection of American
Photographers.