Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography has added three new members, Nils Huehnergarth of Bethlehem, Pa., Richard Van Fleet of Pennington, and Robert Zurfluh of Cranbury.
The gallery is located at 14 Mercer Street in Hopewell, and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment by contacting galleryfourteen@yahoo.com.
Huehnergarth’s lifelong fascination with photography began in his teenage years, capturing black-and-white images on a Leica M3. Influenced by the works of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Yousuf Karsh, and Ansel Adams, Huehnergarth developed an enduring appreciation for the decisive moment, the expressive portrait, and the grandeur of natural landscapes. After a long hiatus devoted to family and career, Huehnergarth’s passion for photography was rekindled during his tenure at Nokia, then the world’s largest mobile phone (and camera) company.
Immersed once again in the world of cameras and optics, Huehnergarth found new inspiration to document the world through his own lens. Extensive travel provided fruitful backdrops for his artistic pursuit. Over the years, he has photographed in 21 European countries, including Russia, as well as throughout South and Central America and nearly every U.S. state. His work is part of the permanent collection in the state capitol building in Trenton, and has been included in museums, galleries, and corporate headquarters throughout the Northeast.
His work is currently on exhibition at Gallery 14 through May 9.
Van Fleet has been photographing for over 50 years, growing with the art from darkrooms to digital. What’s stayed constant is his love for capturing light, expression, and detail in ways that tell a story. He focuses mainly on studio photography, where he enjoys shaping every aspect of the environment — light, wardrobe, pose, and timing — to bring out the best in each image. With experience in both film and digital, Van Fleet blends technique with creativity to produce photographs that feel authentic and engaging. Photography at its core keeps him exploring and sharing stories through images — an ongoing process that continues to inspire him after all these years.
Van Fleet’s work will be on exhibition at Gallery 14 from June 20 to July 16.
Zurfluh views the camera as a bridge between two worlds. Growing up in 1970s Bavaria, his interest in photography was shaped by the American landscapes he saw in movies — a fascination that eventually led him to move to the United States in 1990. He began his journey shooting film with an entry-level Canon SLR and, with the transition to digital in 2009, that early curiosity evolved into a lifelong dialogue with his surroundings. Zurfluh’s work is centered on the joy of discovery and the quiet interplay of light and form. His photograph of a moonrise behind the Statue of Liberty is currently featured in Terminal A of Newark Liberty International Airport as part of New Jersey’s 250th anniversary celebration. Beyond the lens, Zurfluh is an educator and an annual photo-tour leader, guiding fellow enthusiasts through the landscapes of Iceland, Switzerland, and Utah.
Zurfluh’s work will be on exhibition at Gallery 14 from October 3 to 25.
Founded in 2001, Gallery 14 is a cooperative fine art photography gallery dedicated to exploring and promoting photography as an art form. Its award-winning members focus on a variety of photography types including documentary, street, landscape, abstract, macro, portraiture, and wildlife. For more information, visit gallery14.org.