Award Winning Fine-Art Photographer Kevin Avery to install major new work in Hermosa Beach, California

MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 21, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Southern California-based fine-art photographer Kevin Avery is pleased to announce he just sold one of his most significant pieces, a 44 x 88 image that his team will be delivering and installing on December 27th in Hermosa Beach, California, and is one of his more popular shots, titled “Epilogued.” Kevin just finished participating in Art San Diego in November, which was a very successful show for the photographer. Kevin also participated in the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts this past summer for the first time, which was very successful for the artist.

About the Artist:

Kevin Avery has emerged as a distinctive voice in fine art photography, garnering acclaim for his captivating ocean and wave photography. With a lifelong passion for surfing and the ocean, Avery has successfully turned his addiction to the water into a thriving photography business. Initially a hobbyist photographer, Avery formally studied his craft at the California Center for Digital Arts. However, much of his expertise developed through trial and error, constantly striving to improve his skills. Avery’s journey from passion project to full-time career began during the pandemic, when he collaborated with his father to transform his love of the ocean into a business.

About the Artistic Process:

Avery shoots on a Sony A7RIV camera and specialty lenses to capture nuanced ocean lighting. Most importantly, Avery worked with an Australian company to develop a customized underwater housing to enable shooting while treading water. This innovative in-water approach became Avery’s signature perspective.

About the Work:

Based in Southern California, Avery’s fine art photographs transcend geographical boundaries. His work is frequently exhibited at art shows and galleries across the world. For both surfing enthusiasts and newcomers alike, Avery’s images showcase the hidden wonders within breaking waves.

Advice to Other Photographers:

For aspiring photographers, Avery states, “I suggest embracing naiveté, avoiding excessive research, and persistently pursuing their passion.” He adds that he “encourages incorporating photography into daily life and pushing past obstacles with determination.” Above all, Avery adds that he “believes in maintaining kindness, humility, and compassion throughout the journey.”

In the Future:

Looking ahead, Avery says that he plans to expand his presence by taking his photography show on the road, exhibiting at major national and international art fairs. He also states that he aims to explore new locations, experiment with night photography, and continue refining his skill in capturing elusive moments. He reports he is anticipating being a part of the “Other Art Fair” in Los Angeles in April, from the 4th-7th.

ABOUT KEVIN AVERY:

Kevin Avery is an in-water fine art photographer based in Southern California. His unique perspective captures the essence of the ocean and waves, showcasing the beauty and power of the sea. With a blend of passion, dedication, and a commitment to storytelling, Avery’s work has garnered widespread acclaim and a dedicated following.

To learn more about Kevin Avery’s work, visit www.kevinaveryphoto.com or follow @KevinAveryPhoto on Instagram.

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BAY HEAD, N.J. — The storm this week wreaked havoc in parts of New Jersey.

At the Jersey Shore, it brought out surfers and photographers for what amounted to a memorable surf. There were waves higher than most had seen before, as Mother Nature put on a show.

The incredible footage showing a surfer dropping what is estimated to be about two stories in Bay Head, Ocean County on Monday was shot by photographer Ryan Simalchik.

“I think the general consensus on what the size of the waves were Monday was in the 15-to-20-foot range, with some sets up to 25 feet,” Simalchik said.

Photographer Ryan Mack captured stunning video.

“It was the most surreal because you’re sitting there and you’re like, there’s 20 foot waves coming in, but I’m five minutes from my house. This should be something that happens in Hawaii or Portugal, you know? But it was happening in our backyard,” Mack said.

All of the photographers and a surfer that spoke to CBS New York said there were waves they’ll never forget.

“I would describe them as angry — very, very powerful,” the surfer said.

Robbie Goodwin, 19, who has been surfing since he was 5, took a road trip from Cape Cod to New Jersey once he saw the surf forecast.

“The waves have a unique character. The water is cold and very dark, so it makes the barrels look very intimidating and very unique,” Goodwin said. “The whole time you’re just screaming your head off, looking into waves and talking with your friends about how crazy it is and enjoying the power.”

Dave Nilsen snapped photos of that same surfer dropping into the water from way above.

“Often, we’ll get a big swell, but like it did that day the wind will go offshore 40 mph overnight and we won’t ever get to see how big it was. But that day it went off shore early and it gave everyone a really good window to get out there,” Nilsen said.

“I think only 10 or 15 people actually tried because a lot of people looked at it and were like, ‘I don’t want anything to do with it. It looks dangerous,'” he added.

Pat Nolan freelances for surf publications.

“We really lucked out. Conditions came together. The winds came together. It was the perfect storm,” Nolan said. “I’ve been thankful enough to travel all across the world, chase swells like this. I might be biased being from New Jersey, but nothing really reminds me of something like what we saw on Monday.”

All agree it was a once-in-a-lifetime swell on the Jersey Shore, but they are still hoping for a repeat.

“A historic day and one that I won’t forget for the rest of my life and I hope we get another one soon because that’s what we live for,” Simalchik said.

Alice Gainer

Alice Gainer joined CBS2 as a reporter and anchor in January 2013. She covers breaking, feature and general assignment stories.

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Metro Detroit photographer shares experience in the field – CBS Detroit

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – How would you feel if you got the opportunity to do what you love with your idol? One McNeese State University student earned the right to do just that.

Caitlyn Dionne is an amateur photographer who specializes in equine photography. She said she has been surrounded by horses for as long as she can remember.

Once Dionne was able to pick up a camera, she tells us she never put it down.

“We had a lot of kids who didn’t have horses, and so my mom and her good friend were kind of like the horse club leaders, and they had the idea of let’s try to do events that kids who have horses and kids who don’t can do together and still enjoy, and one of those things is photography,” Dionne said.

Through photography, Dionne was able to show her idol, famous equine photographer Barbara van Cleve, exactly what she was capable of.

“There was something about photography that just clicked for me. I’m not super great with words, English for me was always a subject that I didn’t like, but with a camera, I didn’t have to explain things, I could just show you. And you could also take your own interpretation of what I saw,” said Dionne.

Dionne was selected for the Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship and will spend a week in Arizona with van Cleve soaking up as much new knowledge as she can.

“My mom had known about Art of the Cowgirl, and she kind of told me at one point like you need to do that, I was like umm, I’m not ready. I’m not ready for that, I don’t know about that, and she kind of was like no, you need to do it, and so we applied last year and I really did not think I was going to get it. I was just doing this to make Mom happy,” Dionne said.

Art of the Cowgirl is a fellowship program that is considered very prestigious, and its purpose is to pair less experienced, younger artists with “master artists” for a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity.

“I’m very blessed. I’m just very happy I’ve been able to take something I love so much and use it as a career,” Dionne said.

Once the week of mentoring is over, Dionne will get an opportunity to showcase and sell her art to the public.

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Food photography is an exciting offshoot of the still-life genre, where you can really take your time and be a perfectionist with all of the various elements around the frame: from product placement to the position of the sun or your flash. It’s not uncommon for tweezers to be used to carefully position a garnish or detail around the frame for total precision. The best news is, once you’ve wrapped taking pictures you can tuck into some tasty treats!

We recently caught up with professional food photographer Monika Grudzinska, who has perfected her style over many years and now takes the food and product photography for some of Poland’s largest brands. 

• Elevate your food photos with the best lenses for food photography

Monika, 42, is based in Gdansk, Poland, specializing in food and product photography since 2017. She mainly works with Polish brands but has recently taken on work from Swedish and German companies too. She tells us: “All of my work is about creating feelings and emotions while using natural light. I am a total fan of the dark mood style.” 

She tells us her story, her top tips for food photos, as well as the camera set-up she uses, including her favorite lenses. To see more of her fantastic culinary pictures, be sure to visit her website and Instagram.

“I grew up in Gdansk in the north of Poland. When I finished my studies, I left my hometown. I didn’t know what I wanted to do in life, but got into photography in 2009 when I got my first Canon EOS 80D. My love for food photography was born a few years later. Sadly my cameras were stolen and I had to start building it all up again, buying a used Canon EOS 40D from a friend. 

“At the time I worked a 9-5 and spent all of my free time on photography. I cooked and then posted recipes with photos of the dishes on my blog too. Over time, my first clients started to appear, so I started my own company and start working as a full-time food photographer. I gained experience by photographing food in restaurants. These were quick sessions for large culinary platforms, but it wasn’t 100% what I wanted to do. I dreamed of creating beautiful, artistic photos of more than just food. I wanted my photos to evoke emotions. 

“In 2016 my private life was turned upside down and I put my camera away for almost two years. I came back and decided to focus on my love of photography and I so started from scratch again. I worked hard building my portfolio for four years and today I’m proud to say I work with some of Poland’s largest companies.

“After all these years, I can say that I have my dream job and work in my dream photo studio. The road wasn’t easy, but it was definitely worth all the ups and downs I experienced. I know that dreams can come true, you just have to really want it.”

Monika’s pro culinary kit

“The Canon EOS 5D Mark III was my first full-frame Canon EOS camera and was my workhorse for many years, I’ve now upgraded to the 5D Mark IV and use my 5D Mark III as my backup camera. After working with APS-C bodies prior, both of my 5D bodies have shown me the significant improvement to image quality and low light performance.”

“A 100mm macro lens is a must-have for photographers looking to shoot detailed close-ups, whether that’s food, still-life or even insects. The quality and detail in my close-up food shots with this lens are simply incredible and might just be my favourite lens when it comes to food photography.”

“The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM is perfectly suited to my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV full-frame body and is ideal for the times when I need a wider angle to squeeze more of the frame into view. I use this lens alot for food photos and also for time-lapse videos.”

“This is one of the smallest and cheapest lenses you can buy, but this ‘nifty’ 50mm has huge capabilities. This is the first lens that completely changed  photography for me – I discovered the shallow depth of the field and I created my first successful bokeh photo effect! Its wide maximum aperture of f/1.8 also makes it a great option when shooting in a dark environment.”

“The Canon RC-6 is a remote that allows me to fire my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV wirelessly. This is crucial for my work as it prevents camera shake from touching the shutter button, and allows me to fire it when I’m looking at the Live View on my computer screen, and not standing directly next to my camera. It’s an ideal gadget for sharper food photography and making films.”

“The TetherTools TetherPro USB 3.0 to Micro-B is a very helpful gadget that allows me to connect my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV to my computer. This means I can see my image in Live View on a much larger screen, which is essential for seeing which details are sharp when working with a shallow depth of field.”