Joe Gambardella was a pasionate photographer. He found his gift later in life and spent only 4 years sharing his talent, before his untimely death in 2012, at age 54. As an instructor for The Digital Photo Academy of New York City, he wrote, "I want to expand my lessons so students can learn more creative ways to develop their art.".He said, "You know what you want to see in your photography; I want to give you the tools to express it."  Joe learned his craft from world acclaimed photographers, Bryan F. Peterson, Jeo McNally and local Bay Area artist, Susan Rosner. He taught under the brand, Pazzo Creations.