ASMP OFFICER / VOLUNTEER
American Society of Media Photographers, Twenty years volunteering for this trade association dedicated to helping photographers through education and advocacy.

Career highlights: Started taking photos in high school with a hand-me-down Rollicord camera. Briefly studied painting with the father-in-law of NYC commercial photographer, Hobart Baker. Was studio assistant in NYC for Hobart Baker, an advertising photographer who invented front projection. Earned an associate degree in Advertising Design at the State University of NY at Farmingdale. Earned a bachelor of fine art degree in Photography from the Art Center College of Design in California. Worked in NYC studios for ten years including the positions of Chief Photographer and Manager of Communications Services at International Nickel before joining the Photography Department at Bethlehem Steel. Five years as BSC staff advertising photographer. Current member of Northampton Community College Communication Design Advisory Committee. Own a commercial photography studio in Bethlehem since the closing of the BSC photo department. Elected to Chapter President of the Central PA chapter of ASMP three times. Also served on the board of the Philadelphia chapter and hosted a major conference for ASMP National in Aspen CO. Published Inside Bethlehem Steel: The Final Quarter Century in February 2008. Continue shooting commercial assignments, fine art projects and enjoy sailing and orchid growing in my spare time. Employment history: 1982 to present, owner, Peter Treiber Photography 1977-1982, Advertising Photographer, Bethlehem Steel Corp., Bethlehem, Pa. 1972-1977, Chief Photographer/Communications Services Manager, INCO, New York City 1968-1972, Commercial Photographer, New York City Exhibits: 2010, Coastal Arts League, "Through A Lens: Energy, Strength or Power" juried show, 1 pint 2010, Inn at Phillips Mill Annual, juried show, 1 print 2010, ArtsWestchester, juried show, 1 print 2010, ASMP "Focus Philadelphia", juried show, 1 print 2009, City of Bethlehem Christmas Seal, juried competition 2009, ArtsQuest Annual Members juried show, 3 prints 2009, Ambre Studio, group show, "Structures and Shadows", 10 prints 2009, Ambre Studio, group show, "Reflections on Chrome", 4 prints 2009, Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, Pa. One man show, 28 prints,"The Real Steel" 2009, Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, Group show, Steel & Flowers , 21 prints 2008, Northampton Community College, one man show, 28 prints, "The Real Steel" 2008, Review Santa Fe, "The Real Steel" photos 2008, Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, one man show, 25 prints, "The Real Steel" 2007, Monsoon Gallery, two man show, 15 prints, "The Real Steel" 2007, Dakota Ridge Gallery, one man show, 20 prints, "The Real Steel" 2006, Hypno Gallery, group show, 6 prints 2003, ASMP, Philadelphia, group show, 2 prints 2002, ASMP, Philadelphia, group show, 3 prints 1999, Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, Steel Festival, group show, 22 prints 1992, Iacocca Gallery at Lehigh University, group show, 2 prints 1988, Freedman Gallery at Albright College, group show, 3 prints 1987, Kutztown University, group show, 3 prints 1987, Payne Gallery at Moravian College, group show, 3 prints Book: Inside Bethlehem Steel: The Final Quarter Century, published 2008, 12" x 9", 140 pages, 92 color and b&w photographs, composite leather cover with photography by Peter Treiber and text by Elizabeth Kovach. Inside Bethlehem Steel: The Final Quarter Century is a visual tour of the formerly second-largest domestic steel company's last years as it struggled for survival. This book celebrates the majesty and might of the late steelmaker and chronicles the long decline of the company that literally built, transported and defended America for nearly 99 years. Book reviews: Ed Riccio: "The most stunning visual history I've ever seen. Peter Treiber captures the beauty and power of the steelmaking process and portrays it as fine art. Art that describes one of man's most ennobling efforts, the creation of basic materials for the betterment of human life." Ed Riccio – President BethForge 1989-1995 John Strohmeyer: "…enlightening read for everyone concerned about the fate of big industry in America and a must addition to every library. Bette Kovach's insightful perspective and the spectacular photographs of Peter Treiber constitute a work that will not be forgotten." John Strohmeyer, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Crisis in Bethlehem: Big Steel's Battle to Survive, was editor of The Bethlehem Globe-Times for 28 years. Nancy Gravatt: "…Treiber…and Kovach have teamed up to create a visually stunning portrait… depicting the final decades of an iconic company that literally built our nation." Nancy Gravatt, Vice President, Communications, American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Gallery representatives: Dakota Ridge Gallery, Jim Thorpe, Pa. Monsoon Gallery, Bethlehem, Pa.