Janet Fishman became interested in photography as a young child, enjoying the way film captured the expressions of the individual moments forever. As she viewed her parents' and grandparents' photo albums, she felt her ancestors brought to life again. With these historic photos as catalyst, Janet went on to study the images of people and wonder what their lives were like: What feelings, thoughts, and dreams did they have? What emotions were they experiencing when the photo was taken? Who were their friends? What were their jobs? Janet strives to go beyond just taking the photographic image. She strives to recreate the story behind the photograph.

Janet uses photography to preserve the mood of the moment. Janet becomes very passionate about the photographs she takes, deeply experiencing a special connection with her subjects. This unique gift results in an image that is not just seen, but experienced, with depth of emotion, by the viewer. With vibrant colors, beautiful scenery, and unique composition, her art form inspires people to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. Janet's vision is to create photographs that not only preserve memories, but also speak to people.

Janet is a member of NANPA-North American Nature Photography Association and contributes editorially to its publications. Janet is an artist member of California Lawyers for the Arts, the Santa Monica division. Janet is also on the Board of Directors of Arts in Education Aid Council, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports and restores the arts in public schools. She is a noted photographer in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County.