In a mid-life career shift, Gottlieb became an accomplished photographer, producing advertising and annual report images for many Blue Chip clients, such as Chase Bank, IBM, NASDAQ and Pfizer. He is the photographer—as well as author and designer—of six coffee-table books, including American Icons; Washington: Portrait of a City; FLUSH: Celebrating Bathrooms Past & Present; and Abandoned America; the latter was selected "Gift Book of the Year" by both People Magazine and USA Today. Shutterbug magazine refered to Gottlieb as "a gifted photographer and author." In 2005, Steve established Horizon Photography Workshops, which American Photo magazine recognized as one of the "12 Outstanding Travel Workshops in the United States." (www.horizonworkshops.com) Steve has trained and motivated hundreds of adult students to expand their vision and produce more powerful images.
Gottlieb has been the number one ranked tennis player in the Middle Atlantic States in four different age divisions. Father of two grown sons, he divides his time between Washington, D.C. and Chesapeake City, MD. (steve@visionmining.com)
Steve has been interviewed on more than 25 radio and televisions stations {including NPR, FoxNews and various regional stations}. Click here for a selection of videos and interviews.