Gerrit “Gert” van Ommering is a fine art photographer based in Gold River, California. Originally from the Netherlands, he relocated to the United States at the age of 19 to pursue a dynamic career in the aerospace industry, specializing in the invention, design, development, and deployment of space systems. Following retirement, he transitioned to photography - channeling his technical expertise and creative drive into a new artistic medium.

Gert is actively involved in Northern California’s photography and arts communities. He contributes to the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center and Gallery and serves as the Print Director for the Sierra Camera Club. He also holds memberships in various arts organizations across Sacramento, Yolo County, Rancho Cordova, Lodi, and Placerville. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and competitions, earning regional awards and entering several private collections.

In July 2024, he co-presented the successful duo exhibition “REALISM\Fantasy” with his wife Lucille at the Mills Station Arts & Culture Center in Rancho Cordova—where he contributed the “Fantasy” segment. He had a solo exhibition “Embellished Emblems” at Gallery 1075 in West Sacramento during June 2025. This body of work explores classic and vintage car emblems through radical digital manipulation, emphasizing bold color, texture, and abstraction. He has been increasingly successful in getting accepted in online international exhibits, both photography-specific ones and several with a full scope of visual arts.