Paul Wingler is a native of Indiana.  After having taken photography classes at the Durham Arts Council, he pursued his studies at the New York Institute of Photography where he earned a certificate of graduation.  Since then he has studied with various photographic artists at the East Coast School in NC.  He also completed a five year study with Master Photographer and ASP Fellow Jay Stock, as well as other noted photographer.  Today, Paul continues to teach, lecture and judge throughout the United States, and South and Central America.