Dr. Rusty Silverman’s interest in photography began during a summer beach job while in medical school.
Rusty got his first break as a medic at the States Ave. beach tent in Atlantic City. That’s where his appreciation of life guard and beach culture took off
The beauty, bravery and athleticism of lifeguards, captured and presented by Lifeguard Art.
Ventnor’s Dr. Rusty Silverman is the photographer and driver of Lifeguard Art, a popular website dedicated to capturing beach culture, especially lifeguard competitions.
Men and Women competing in swimming, rowing, paddle boarding and other beach events.
I love this creative outlet using my right brain.
Rusty Silverman
Rusty’s personal background: Family doctor for most of his early career. Later on, practicing alternative medicine and wellness.
Rusty and wife Teresa have lived in Ventnor full-time since 2001.
Born and raised in Philly. Went to Central High, Temple University, and Osteopathic Medical School.
While in Colorado for residency training, developed interest in dark room photography. His early work was all black and white.
As a practicing physician, photography was not a priority, but still important to me.
When I retired from medicine, I decided to get entrepreneurial about my photography. I converted my website from a portfolio, to more of a marketing and sales site.
My goal is to give back to the community. Share the lifeguard culture I’ve admired for a lifetime.
I want to add to the legacy of lifeguard culture.
I love Downbeach. A group of small, important communities featuring tennis, pickleball and more.
I do daily QiGong / TaiChi over the water at Ventnor Pier.
I love being at the beach for lifeguard competitions. I get there at least an hour early to scope out the subject matter.
This is not photo journalism. I try to see an art form in nature, in the athletes, in the waves, in various weather conditions.
See permanent exhibitions of Lifeguard Art at the Ventnor Library and Art Center, and the Emergency Dept at AtlanticCare.
See Lifeguard Art displayed almost everywhere: The Noyes Museum, Atlantic City Art Center, Atlantic City Boardwalk Art Show, Ocean City Art Center, etc.
Rusty’s photo artwork would look beautiful inside your Downbeach vacation home.
