“I am not afraid…I was born to do this.” - Joan of Arc We all have a point in our lives, where we decide to stop facing our fears and realize what we are truly born to do. No matter how much I try to turn away, something always draws me back to my camera. It …
Its always nice to be Featured.
http://counterpulse.org/?tribe_events=bark/ I worked with Karen Scaffman as an undergrad. Karen Scaffman is an amazing art performer. I had the privilege of working with her and her partners Eric Geiger and Liam Clancy. They are absolutely amazing to watch! AMAZING! I look forward to working with them again. She recently started her performance of BARK again. BARK investigates chance in its violent …
New York Public Library Digitizing More Than 1,000 Unseen Farm Security Administration Photographs
Recently, a friend of mine ( Leah D’Ambrosia) sent me this reading. I was so excited to hear about this and more amazed that they had these photos and they have never been seen!! The most recent stash comes in the form of 1,000 photographs from the Farm Security Administration photo project that have been rediscovered at the …
Steven Chruchill, Producer of The Art of Photography Show
Steven Churchill is the producer of the international show “ The Art of a Photography Show.” Steven Churchill is one of the most amazing people in the photographic community that I had the privilege of meeting. He comes from the same place and high school where I grew up in Orange, California. Which always gives …
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SILVER & LIGHT by Ian Ruther
Ian Ruther is a photographer I came across from people using facebook and vimeo to show his work. He has been photographing by using the old process of wet plates, but onto huge images of silver sheet metal. It is probably one of the most amazing processes I have ever come across. Since I …
Eddie Adams Workshop
The time is HERE!!! Apply Apply Apply! I can't emphasize enough! Here is the link EDDIE ADAMS WORKSHOP Celebrate Twenty-Five Incredible Years APPLY NOW Application process is now open through May 25th, 2012 for this TUITION-FREE Workshop. Read further for more information regarding eligibility. The Eddie Adams Workshop is an intense four-day gathering of the …
Street Photography
Street Photography captures people, places and locations within a public domain. It is defined as unposed, upstaged, photography that captures and explores all different avenues of society in their surroundings. One aspect of street photography is that it does not need to necessarily include people. Street photography is capturing an unplanned scene, with an absence …
The New Children’s Museum
Here are the two links to the New Exhibition at the Children's Museum in Downtown San Diego. Twelve artist came together to make this wonderful exhibition. I think everyone should definitely check it out! TRASH: 12 Artist, 1 mission, unlimited possibilities. OVERVIEW The artists in TRASH, each with differing prerogatives and intentions, share the common desire …
The New Children’s Museum
Here are the two links to the New Exhibition at the Children's Museum in Downtown San Diego. Twelve artist came together to make this wonderful exhibition. I think everyone should definitely check it out! TRASH: 12 Artist, 1 mission, unlimited possibilities.OVERVIEW The artists in TRASH, each with differing prerogatives and intentions, share the common desire to draw attention …
Edward Weston’s Lost years in Los Angeles
Recently, this article was sent to me by a good friend. It was an article featured in the LA Times. I wanted to share it those who like reading about other photographers. Here is the link: The Sunday Conversation: Beth Gates Warren The author of 'Artful Lives: Edward Weston, Margrethe Mather and the Bohemians of …
First semester as a GRAD STUDENT DOWN
Its been a very interesting semester, to say the least. I felt like I was on top of the world when I left undergrad. I felt like my work was at a great peak and I was ready to continue to move forward. I had so many great projects and ideas going through …
UNBROKEN: LOUIS ZAMPERINI
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending a presentation by Louis Zamperini. It was by far one of the most compelling stories I have every heard. I was mainly attracted to the story because he was a runner and in the military, but the story was so heartfelt and uplifting. In …
SPE WEST Conference
If you didn't know, you should try to go. I went last year with Professor Deborah Small. It was an amazing experience getting to know other photographers and seeing their work. I was able to get some great information and saw some great work. If you are interested in Grad school, you are able to …
The New Adventures of a Grad Student
My has the summer come and gone. A new path awaits my future as a first year Grad Student at San Diego State University in the Masters of Fine Arts Program. I am learning new and innovative steps to this new higher learning life style now. I feel a bit more mature being on the …
Trip to MOPA: Museum of Photographic Arts
One of my favorite places to go and relax in San Diego, is Balboa Park. There is something so inspiring about being in the midst of the architecture of the buildings, the museums and of course the diversity of people walking around on a beautiful Saturday. When am there I always need to stop by …
Artist: An-My Le
An-My Le was born in Vietnam and came to the United States as a political Refugee in 1975. She received her Masters in Fine arts from the prestigious program at Yale University. I was mainly intrigued by her because of her collection called small wars. Mostly photographed in Vietnam, she captures the relationship between landscape …
Artist: Sara Remington
Sara Remington is a photographer who travels the world for editorial, advertising and publishing. She currently resides in San Francisco Bay and graduate from Syracuse University, which I give a lot of respect for people who go through that vigorous program. I was attracted to her work because of the way she forms each piece …
