Known for his spectacular photographs of classic boats and marine landscapes, this award–winning photographer has been capturing nautical images for over 30 years. Allen has a refined awareness of unique and subtle moments. He has chosen to frame these moments in exquisite balances of color, shape and form. His images have been enjoyed in a broad range of publications that include— American Photographer, Boating, Esquire, Communications Arts, Fortune, Forbes, Gentleman's' Quarterly, Life, Money, New York Magazine, Newsweek, Nikon World, Philadelphia Magazine, WoodenBoat, and Yachting Magazine. Barnes and Noble have published his work in calendars.

Allan's memorable images have been acknowledged by awards from Art Directors Clubs and Design Societies that include— New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Art Director's Clubs, Graphis, Print, The One Show, and The American Institute of Graphic Design.

Allan has been photographing cars, boats, trucks, and airplanes, real and otherwise, most of his life. His latest series is called "Toys After Time" and is the result of experimenting with multiple and long exposure times and a lighting process known as split diffusion. This series of toy portraits will conjure up old memories of simple toys and treasures. Recalling his fascination with toys, Allan explains—

"When I was a child, I would, more often than not, take several of my favorite toys to bed with me as I prepared to venture into the night. Long after goodnight hugs, I would get down to the business of serious playtime. My pillow, blanket, and sheets would become forts, mountain ranges, the ocean, or perhaps a dusty road to who–knows–where. My room became a world unto itself. With my head pressed to the pillow and my eyes squinting tightly, my cars, trucks, airplanes, and trains took on massive proportions. They became, at least in my minds eye, the real thing."

Additional examples of Allen's imagery can be found at www.allanweitz.com

The Nautical Series and the Toys After Time Series are both published by Plaine & Chamberlain Ltd. as limited editions fine art Giclees. All are printed to museum standards. Each will be signed and numbered by the artist. A certificate of warrantee and archival integrity accompanies each signed print.