The unique flavor of my work stems from my interest in documenting spontaneous moments of everyday life, among people of diverse cultures. I am especially drawn to indigenous cultures that have retained their time-honored traditions, their cultural integrity. I combine my aesthetic vision as fine art photographers with my instincts as photojournalists to produce images with a sense of place... and more importantly, a feeling for the strength and dignity of the human spirit.

I try to convey the magical quality of moments I've experienced in distant lands... the full moon as it sinks behind a sunwarmed ridge in early dawn... the shy grins of young boys being photographed for the first time... or the tenderness on a young mother's face as she nurses her infant in the midst of a bustling market.

My goal is to transport you geographically, and move you emotionally to a place of greater empathy and understanding. I hope that after spending time with my images, you will leave with renewed respect for the dignity of all peoples, and a heartfelt appreciation for this planet's rich cultural tapestry, of which we are all a part.

I offer archivally processed and matted photographs in color and black & white, hand printed and signed by the photographer in limited editions of 200. My black & white images are printed on the finest fiber-based, silver gelatin paper, then carefully hand processed to museum standards for stability and longevity. I print my color images on the latest generation of archival color printing materials, Fujichrome Type 35SG. With proper care, these prints will not deteriorate for generations to come. I am among a select group of photographers who print their own images, adhering to these high standards.

Thank you for your interest in my work, and I hope our paths cross in the near future.

Barbara F. Gundle
Follow me on facebook and you can become a fan. I am happy to announce the publication of a hardbound retrospective book of my favorite images from four decades of world travel, in celebration of completing six decades of life.

Small Planet Photography contributes a portion of its annual profits to many Third World causes, especially to Oxfam, a nonprofit organization that promotes self-reliance through sustainable agriculture and traditional craft projects around the developing world.