Sad News: Ray McSavaney Passed Away

[Jim Noel]

I have just learned that Ray McSavaney passed away on July 2. I do not know the cause.
The photographic world has lost a giant but many don't realize it. Ray was a true master of the medium. His images were beautifully designed and immaculately printed. He was a man of very soft demeanor whom I never heard raise his voice. He did his shouting with his imagery.

Goodbye old friend. I, and many others, will surely miss you.

Jim Noel

[Ken Lee]

Here's a link to his galleries page: http://www.raymcsavaneyphotography.com/portfolio.html?folio=Galleries

[David Karp]

Wow. A very nice man.

[William Whitaker]

I'm sorry to hear that news. I really liked his work.

[Eric Biggerstaff]

Ray passed after a battle with cancer, he thought he had it beat but a few months ago it came back and despite radiation treatments, he just couldn't fight it. We have lost a great photographer, teacher and friend. As many of you know, John Sexton was a very important part of Ray's life for over 40 years and he, along with some of Ray's close friends in Los Angeles are working to save Ray's photographic legacy. They are collecting donations to help pay for the organization and preservation of his work. I have asked John to allow me to post some of the information here so that those of us who might like to donate can do so.

Ray was a good friend and mentor to me over the years and I will miss him dearly.

[matthew blais]

Wow, too sad...I only met him once when he showed at QT's Gallery in Santa Monica..Sublime work and seemed to be a nice, soft spoken gentleman.

[Merg Ross]

Over the years I have enjoyed seeing Ray's superb photographs. I am saddened to hear the news.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Such a great loss. I was not fortunate to meet the man but I love his work. A true inspiration.

[mpirie]

I never met Ray, but felt i knew him through John Sexton.

I hope his family and friends will accept our deepest condolences at such a sad time.

RIP Ray.

Mike

[Vaughn]

RIP. I have met him thru workshops over the years. Great person and great photographer.