DPNimages began its life in Iowa City, Iowa in 1962. The concept was simple. I needed a way to obtain photography materials so I could take 35mm color slides of my own work. I had the equipment and know how, fellow students and artists would pay me for the photo service in film and supplies.

    It operated this way for many years. I had a need to help and share my research and resources with other artists and students. The tradeoff for me were supplies and additions to my own research and resources. DPNimages began, and still is, a network.

    Over the years little has changed. Additions to the original network include galleries, museums, schools and collectors.

    In 1999 DPNimages established a presence on the web. In 2000 DPNimages established its own domain at DPNimages.com. I want this entity to be a network for artist and audience.