Scott Glime, 43, works as a Web developer in the Marketing and Communications department at Dakota County Technical College. Scott is also a DCTC alumnus, having earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Photographic Imaging Technology in June 2017. The program was renamed Photography in early 2018.
Scott Glime
“I began taking an interest in photography in the summer of 2014,” said Scott, who decided getting his two-year degree was the ideal way to expand his technical and artistic know-how—and take better and better photographs, ones he could exhibit and sell.
“YouTube can only bring you so far,” Scott added. “Having a structured class curriculum that takes you from capture to image presentation is a learning format that can’t be attained anywhere else.”
Scott is a leader in the college’s PHOTONS Club and helps out with the Photography blog. He has also participated in seven North Shore Workshops—fall, winter and spring—conducted by Darrell Tangen, an instructor in the Photography program.
North Shore Workshops are in-the-field shootouts designed to propel intermediate photographers up the spectrum in creative, artistic and technical proficiency. The workshops include lectures, presentations and discussions with tips on metering difficult scenes and effective use of equipment along with advice for shooting waterfalls, landscapes, sunrises, wildflowers and close-ups—the latter known as macro photography. Workshops conclude with a slide show and detailed critique of each student’s 10 best digital photos.
North Shore Workshop Winter 2017
Scott Glime landscape gallery
Presque Isle Pothole Falls
The Valley
Wisconsin Point Lighthouse
The Reach
Portal to Superior
Split Rock Lighthouse w/ Tree
Split Rock 40th
Pierhead Fade
Rooted
Orange Sunrise
Mount Rushmore
Moonrise
Milky Way
Miner’s Rock
Lake of the Clouds Sunrise
Lake of the Clouds Fall Sunrise
Manido Falls
Jagged Sunrise
Horsethief Lake Sunrise
Grand Marais Lighthouse in Fog
Home on the Range
Golden Trees
Blood Red Blue Supermoon Eclipse
Conata Basin Overlook
Cold Goose
Black Hills Lookout
Big Red
Badlands Sunset
Big Red at Sunrise
More about Scott…
Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Scott graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School, class of 1992. Before starting his job at DCTC in 2011, he worked as a financial aid officer at Metropolitan State University for nine years.
Scott’s duties in Marketing keep him busy updating and revising the flagship websites of two colleges, DCTC and Inver Hills Community College. He enjoys working with people on campus and looks forward to new challenges that pop up virtually every day. He noted that the most difficult part of Web development is keeping up with evolving technology and unending updates. Luckily, he has the same knack for IT as he does for photography.
“I love my job,” he said.
Three words that describe you as a person: RESOURCEFUL. TRUSTWORTHY. LOYAL.
When he’s not working, studying (he’s pursuing his A.A.S. degree in Software Development) or taking photos, Scott spends quality time raising four children with his wife, Tiffani. Their oldest child is Duncan, 13, followed by Bailey, 11, Myles, 9, and Isabela, 6. The family has one dog, India, a 7-year-old multipoo. Scott also enjoys astronomy—he has his own telescope—and playing his Ibanez acoustic guitar.
In April 2018, Scott and Tiffani are heading for Iceland on vacation. They have rented an Airbnb at the base of Kirkjufell Mountain, one of the most photographed spots in Iceland. Scott and his wife also plan to visit Diamond Beach, aka Jokulsarlon Beach, on the island’s southern coast.
Darrell Tangen, DCTC Photography faculty, began teaching at the college in 1988. Darrell was recognized as the college’s Outstanding Instructor of the Year in 1997 and 2004.
Darrell Tangen
Darrell has an M.S. in Education from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, a B.S. in Adult Education from the University of Minnesota and an A.S. in Technical Communications from Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
Darrell’s real-world industry experience includes five years as a technical operations manager and trainer for Proex Photo Systems, one year as a photolab trainer at Rabbit Photo in Australia, and 10 years of corporate training and management experience with Pako Corporation, a manufacturer of photo processing equipment.
“It has been a pleasure to have Scott as a student over the last two years,” Darrell said. “I’ve always encouraged students to network and promote their photography outside of the classroom—and as usual Scott has stepped up and made us proud. He has always been willing to take on challenges, enter contests with his photography and help other students in the program. It’s exciting to be a part of his success and show off his accomplishments, including winning three awards at the 2018 TCPPA Competition.”
2018 TCPPA Competition
Scott took part in the 2018 Twin Cities Professional Photography Association (TCPPA) Competition and brought home three awards, one first and two seconds with three different printed-and-mounted photographs.
Majestic Bond Falls
Gulls on the Goose: 2nd Place
Majestic Bond Falls: 1st Place
Badlands Bighorn: 2nd Place
Scott Glime Q & A
Scott Glime
What is your favorite kind of photography and why?
Landscape and nature photography. There is just so much beauty in the natural world; I love the challenge of finding and photographing it.
What is the most rewarding aspect of photography?
Seeing the emotions and reactions of others when they view my work.
What would you most like to accomplish as a photographer?
If I could get my work seen and followed on a national level, that would be pretty remarkable.
Three words that describe you as a photographer: OBSESSED. HUMBLE. LUCKY.
What’s the one thing every photographer should know?
Always look for the story in every composition.
Who’s your favorite photographer?
Nick Page
What person has influenced your life the most?
My wife, Tiffani
What do you consider your greatest challenge so far?
Balancing family life, a full-time job, and still being able to consistently pursue my photography.
What do you consider your greatest achievement so far?
Winning Best Photography Portfolio at the DCTC Spring 2017 Portfolio Show
What’s the best photo you’ve ever taken?
“Horsethief Lake Sunrise.” Getting up before dawn on a family vacation, heading to a location I’d never been to, and capturing that moment of color in the Black Hills of South Dakota over Horsethief Lake was incredible.
Scott at Portfolio Show and May 2017 Commencement gallery
More about Photography at DCTC…
Photography is a creative visual industry that requires highly trained professionals. This in-depth program offers you the opportunity to discover and assimilate all major aspects of photography, including:
Hands-on application of image capture
Lighting
Computer software
Portraiture
Print production
Required courses in design skills, video, color management and business principles round out your learning experience as you prepare to enter the industry as a professional photographer. Whether you choose to start your own home-based business or work as photojournalist or photographer for a commercial organization, you will find that your education at DCTC gives you the foundational and advanced technical skills you need to succeed in this competitive field.
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