Frank DeFreitas

I saw my first hologram in 1968, attended my first exhibit in 1976, began my own holography studio in 1983, and began this web site in 1995. I started as a kid, and after an entire lifetime, there's plenty more to say. But for now I'll just say that, sooner or later in your own holographic journey, you will eventually come across "Frank DeFreitas".

I approach holography as a craftsperson. Using modern science and technology, I create holograms in the tradition of a fine woodworker crafting a chair, a table or a cabinet. The way monks would print books by hand: the hand-made paper, ink, printing and binding. The way a photographer would develop a fine, silver print with utmost care.

I have designed and built my own lasers, optical equipment, and have formulated my own processing chemistry.

My holography is truly -- and literally -- my own holography.

I have been married for 31 years. My wife and I have 3 grown daughters. I have lived at my laser and holography studio in Allentown, PA for 25 years -- same address, same phone number. People have traveled from around the world to visit, to learn, or to just say hello (please call to make arrangements first).

In my private life, I also enjoy composing and recording music, reading, fine cooking, fitness, gardening, artisan bread baking (blue ribbon winner), and the great outdoors.

I highly respect the developmental years of holography, and I am an advocate for keeping the early practices, equipment, techniques and print media as part of its living history. I am also very interested in the application of holographic principles to our everyday life; and in achieving a high degree of wholeness and coherence in ones' mind, body and spirit.

If any of this sounds interesting to you, then you are in the right place, and have found the right person.

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