Joe Farace is a widely published Colorado-based photographer and author of 34 books and more than 2000 magazine stories; He is Contributing Photographer and Writer for Shutterbug and is Editor Emeritus of eDigitalPhoto magazine. His awards include the Photographic Craftsman's award presented by the Professional Photographers of America; Honorary Membership presented for "dedication and services to the photographic community" by the Independent Photographers of Colorado; and is a Media Professional member of the American Auto Writers and Broadcasters Association.