Reflecting on five years

Bob Perkoski Thursday, December 17, 2015
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In September 2010, Fresh Water Cleveland launched its very first issue, promising to shed light on Cleveland's most compelling people, businesses, organizations and neighborhoods.

Then-managing editor Doug Trattner told readers, “Fresh Water seeks to redirect the conversation from negative stereotypes about our city, economy, and people to those that tell a very different tale. Fresh Water's story – Cleveland's story – is one of constant change fueled by a compelling cast of big thinkers.”

Five years later, we believe we have done exactly that. And we intend to continue reporting on those same topics – and new ones as they emerge in our fair city. From the beginning, photographer Bob Perkoski has been capturing the images that bring the stories to light.

Here is a collection Bob’s most memorable shots over the past five years. So open a cold Great Lakes Christmas Ale and enjoy the show. We will greet you again in 2016. In the meantime, browse a full list of our feature stories. 
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About the Author: Bob Perkoski

Bob is managing photographer with FreshWater as well as a Cleveland freelance photographer. His photographic approach is rooted in the art of storytelling. Whether freezing the energy of an event, encapsulating the magic of a performance, or astutely anticipating the decisive moments, his work displays an innate ability to distill the essence of any scene or subject into a single frame or series of work. In addition, Bob is the official photographer for LAND studio and Holden Forest and Gardens and has worked with various Cleveland organizations. In 2019 he published a book of his photos Rust Belt Burlesque. He's had work published in other books like LGBTQ Cleveland by Ken Schneck, Rust Belt Chic: The Cleveland Anthology, Rust Belt Chic: The Pittsburgh Anthology and Moon Cleveland by Douglas Trattner. Previously he was co-founder/art director for Balanced Living Magazine. You can view his versatile portfolio of work, which includes news coverage, portraiture, architectural and fine art at Perkoski Photography. Originally from Conneaut, Ohio, Perkoski now lives close to the city in Parma. He has been Fresh Water's managing photographer since the publication's September 2010 inception.

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