Mr. Fisher, initially trained in Mechanical Engineering and later in Network Security, brings a unique blend of talents to his work. As the owner and founder of In Color®, he has over 30 years of professional experience in graphic design, publishing, digital fine art media, and photography. His numerous digital publishing and digital media certifications have enhanced his expertise and contributed to his award-winning photography.
During his 41-year residence in Santa Barbara, Mr. Fisher dedicated over 20 years as the house photographer at the Santa Barbara Bowl and served for a dozen years in the same capacity at the historic Arlington Theatre. He was also the official photographer for Old Spanish Days (Fiesta) and the Summer Solstice celebrations. Although he no longer lives in Santa Barbara, his impact on the community through his photography remains significant.
Since 1983, Art has photographed over 700 events in Santa Barbara alone, continually inspired by the city's vibrant creative energy. His work is featured in publications worldwide. Visit his Amazon Author page to see more of his photography.
Mr. Fisher relocated to the Tampa, Florida, area in the summer of 2024, where he now currently resides.
Photo credit: Paul Cook
- 805 Living Magazine
- AAA Westways Magazine
- Alamy Stock Photos
- Aldo's Restaurant
- American Airlines Magazine
- Axiom Advisors
- Bay Area Motor Works
- Billboard Magazine
- Box Office Magazine
- Brophy Bros Restaurant
- CaliforniaExplorer.net
- Carpinteria Sanitary District
- CannDynamics, Inc.
- CASA Magazine
- Chuck's of Hawaii Steakhouse
- Coastlines Magazine
- COLAB Santa Barbara County
- Crane School (Show Programs)
- Cycad Group
- D'Vine Cafe
- David Palermo Photography
- Diani Companies
- ERG California
- GeneralRacing.com
- Goldenvoice
- Goleta Sanitary District
- Goleta West Sanitary District
- Greg Young Publishing
- Granada Theatre (Show Programs)
- GWMC, llc
- Handel Architects
- Hearing Life Magazine
- Hollywood Reporter
- Jay Higgins
- Joe's Cafe
- John Thayer
- KCRW.com
- KEYT.com and TV
- Larsen Fine Homes
- Lisa Foley Properties
- Lobero Theatre (Show Programs)
- Media 27 Stock Photos
- Medium.com
- Metropolitan Theatres
- Mike Stoker
- Monterey Historic Automobile Races
- Moss Jacobs Presents
- Nederlander Concerts
- New Noise, Santa Barbara
- Noozhawk.com
- Old Spanish Days - Fiesta
- One Community Bridge Project
- OTOjOY
- Pace Communications
- Pollstar Magazine
- Price, Postal, Parma
- Quantaa Consulting
- Ragga Muffins Festival
- Reader's Digest
- Robert Redfield Pictures
- Santa Barbara CAW
- Santa Barbara Bank & Trust
- Santa Barbara Beautiful
- Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation
- Santa Barbara Daily Sound
- Santa Barbara Downtown Organization
- Santa Barbara Frame Shop & Gallery
- Santa Barbara High School
- Santa Barbara Independent
- Santa Barbara Magazine
- Santa Barbara MTD Transit (Banners)
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store
- Santa Barbara News Press
- Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine
- Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration
- Santa Barbara Trolly (Banners)
- Santa Barbara Visitor's Bureau
- Santa Barbara Visitor's Guide
- Seymour Duncan
- Silent Pictures Frame Shop & Gallery
- Sina Omidi
- Sotheby's International Realty
- Specialz
- Sunset Magazine
- Terrain Consulting
- The Arlington Theatre
- THECOREIDEA
- The Ford Foundation
- The Foundry at Meredith Corp.
- Touring & Tasting Magazine (Cover)
- US Airways Magazine
- UCSB Arts & Lectures
- UCSB Office of Development
- UCSB Recreational Sports
- Ventura County Star
- Venues Today Magazine
- Widroe Group
- Wire Image News Service
...In internationally published books, event programs, brochures, posters, backstage passes, etc.
At right is a 2014 photo of A. Arthur Fisher as the official Old Spanish Days photographer, taken by the Santa Barbara News Press (photo credit: Steve Malone) for an article about Mr. Fisher's Fiesta coffee table book. This is an excellent photo for several reasons. First, the backdrop choice is relevant and interesting. Yet, there are no significant features of the background that interfere with the main subject in a distracting way. The main subject was lighted by one simple off-camera strobe. The mission's door is centered between Mr. Fisher and his camera. It's an overcast day, so there are no hard shadows other than the modest shadow created by the strobe, which adds some gentle depth to Mr. Fisher's face and opens up the shadow detail in his black camera gear. There's a beginning, middle, and end to the story. The exposure is excellent with flattering flesh tones.