Rest in Peace...Per Volquartz 1947-2011

[matthew blais]

My friend and mentor, Per Volquartz passed away this morning due to several complications from a kidney infection. He fought the fight...

Per was responsible for bringing many photo and LF enthusiasts together for the last 10 years, offering free Workshop/Get Togethers at various locations. Myself and others benefited through his gracious ability to share not only his knowledge and love of photography and art, but his friendship.

He will be missed by many...

[cdholden]

He will live on through his work and those who he inspired.
I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but enjoyed his work. It inspires me every time I compose a landscape on the ground glass... right side up or upside down. He will be missed by many.
Rest in peace, Per.

[cowanw]

47 years in LF.
Thank you for the notice
Sadly missed I am sure

[RPippin]

I had the good fortune to attend one of his one week workshops at his home. I feel very fortunate to have had that time with him. Matt, I can only imagine the personal loss you must feel. Keith, Diwan and I are grieving over the loss, we were all together yesterday remembering our time spent with him and looking forward to spending more. He was a great man and easy company to be in.

[gphoto120]

This is really such a sad post to read. I took a one day workshop last December with Per. He was such a wonderful person and teacher, and always in good humor. He will be missed by so many of us........Such a wonderful soul.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Matt and I got to see Per at the hospital on Thursday last week. The drugs had him in good spirits. We laughed and had a great visit with Per who was his wonderful self.
Per was a dear friend, mentor, amazing photographer and printer. We traded ideas and I taught him carbon printing in a one day marathon at his house. A day I will never forget. He told me " carbon is where it's at man!" My best to his family. They are in my prayers.

[Greg Lockrey]

Oh no..... He was one of the good ones.

[bob carnie]

Very sad news, I understand he was a great teacher, very giving.

[J.B. Harlin]

Deepest sympathy to his family and the LF community. . .

[Sirius Glass]

I only spent a few times with Per, but I learned many things. Some of these things I am still working on.

I already miss him.