The Partner of Gregory Rademacher

Learning his trade, Greg sought technical perfection, looking for the equation of lights, camera, and film which would create the unique. When he finally met Phillip Charis, Charis would challenge him as a "technocrat." But the development of intense human perception was at work too. He learned how to work with peoples perceptions of themselves. His challenge was photographing "average" people and finding the real person to capture on film. The experiences of his career taught him much about styles and techniques which created portraits with that "special look", but capturing peoples personality was not so easy. It was an especially difficult task for an admitted introvert, but just another endless contrast of the Rademacher nature. To "produce the best I can," Greg can turn into an engaging conversationalist in a minute to catch an expression or a personality flash, the once-technocrat photographer can entertain, coax and demand. "I can never have an 'off' day," he asserts. "I'm always trying to make this one better than the last."

Sally believes that Greg was never meant to work for someone else. "He's too much of a renegade," she says. Perhaps that is why their marriage works. Sally is the enabler, creating the environment which stimulates artistic trial and error. She is the number one fan, but more important, the number one partner. "our portraiture is not like anyone else. Greg will always stand out."

Sally is so busy promoting Greg's talent, she often overlooks her own contribution. Like other women in the 90s, she has learned to balance home, three daughters and a business. She worries that she isn't home enough, but then, she worries about her next project for the business. Her emotions run close to the surface. She is quick to laugh and just as quick to absorb every emotion from Greg. But Sally Rademacher has earned success in her own right. She has budgeted marketed and designed a studio to excellence. Like no one else could, she reflects Greg's intensity and believes "we have to be the best." Interestingly, neither Greg nor Sally compare themselves to others in their efforts to be the "best." They both only get the best from themselves. Sally seems keenly aware that it is almost at hand.

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