Biography – Ted J. Clutter

Photographer and journalist Ted J. Clutter offers quality images of Industry, Nature and Places through his stock image source, ArtComPhoto. An accomplished magazine journalist and photographer, Ted's work on natural resources, industrial, and energy topics has appeared in a number of regional, national and international publications since 1979 (see Image Buyers). His work is represented by Photo Researchers, Inc., a major rights-managed photo agency in New York City.

Photography has been an integral part of Ted's life, from working for his hometown newspaper during high school to managing photography and publications for scientific research and non-profit associations. While earning his degrees at the University of Idaho, he pursued magazine photojournalism and local industry assignments. His success led to a career in public relations, where he applied his photography and writing skills to newsletters and magazine production.

Ted earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Communications, at the University of Idaho’s College of Mines & Earth Resources (Moscow, ID). His studies also included work at Brooks Institute of Photography (Santa Barbara. CA).

From 1985 to 1990, Ted served as Information Officer for the Virginia Center for Coal & Energy Research, a legislative liaison office at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Blacksburg, VA), where he managed public affairs, information transfer, and publications (newsletters, directories, reports, and a peer-reviewed research journal).

From 1990 to 1997, Ted served as Director of Communications for the Pennsylvania Coal Association (PCA - Harrisburg, PA), where he managed news media and constituent relations, assisted in legislative and regulatory lobbying efforts, and produced association publications (newsletters and data books).

From 1997 to 2006, Ted served as Executive Director of the Geothermal Resources Council (GRC - Davis, CA), where he managed a $600,000 annual budget; acted as government contracts officer (U.S. Department of Energy); directed outreach (bi-monthly magazine, workshop brochures, website, technical research proceedings, and advertising); interfaced with companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and GRC membership; organized events (Annual Meeting and technical workshops); and lobbied at the state and federal levels to enhance the future of the geothermal industry.