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How comedy photographers capture the energy of L.A.’s post-pandemic stand-up scene
What’s the best way to photograph a joke? How can a still image convey stage presence or audience connection? Whether it’s capturing special moments backstage at a comedy show or the biggest headlining experience in the life of a stand-up comic, the photographers working behind the scenes at Los Angeles clubs are time-stamping the scene, one still image at a time. Though they may not be as well-known as the talent they snap, they are vital in documenting the L.A. scene’s post-pandemic rebirth, the ever-changing venue landscape and our current live boom as a whole.
Comedy photographers can provide talent headshots, images for fliers and social media posts. Clubs are hard-pressed to advertise lineups without the protographers shooting in the trenches. They provide a sense of being there, laughing in the moment amid a sea of strangers. In certain cases, they capture art from the act of art being made. Video content might be king for clicks, but it’s the local photogs peering from shadowy corners through lenses and screens, hearing it all again but still laughing at the best parts every time, that truly foster the connection between commerce and comedy artistry. Recently, we spoke with a handful of L.A.’s busiest comedy scene photographers about what makes their job so unique.
Comedian Brad Williams crowd surfs in the Main Room of the Comedy Store during God Damn Comedy Jam.
(Van Corona)
What are the challenges in conveying humor using only still image?
Jill Petracek (Dynasty Typewriter, the Elysian, UCB, Largo): My instinct is to get a person’s character into a photo, whether it be goofy, gritty, messy, chic… I’ve found if I focus too hard on making a photo “funny,” I end up either irritating the comic with bad suggestions or just taking a photo they’ll never use. My best work is documentary-esque, taking photos of people who are enjoying each other’s company. When people make themselves or other people laugh, that’s the best.
Michael Schwartz (Ice House): I have a BPS [a bachelor of professional studies] degree in commercial photography with a minor in portraiture from — at the time — the finest photography college in the world, Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara. My training was very formal and commercial. I expect quality in my work, so that is almost as important to me as conveying the humor. The lighting, color, contrast and sharpness all matter to me. In my mind, any subject wants to look good in their photos, and that is my mission. That is where a good quality shot matters.
Matt Rife
(Anthony Acero)
Anthony Acero (HaHa, Laugh Factory, the Kookaburra Lounge at the Ovation Hollywood): Technical challenges include lighting, venue seating arrangements and having more than one photographer shooting the same show. A lot of venues like to use the color red and low lighting, which can make it very difficult to capture a good image. Often, I’ll get that one shot, and it will be negatively impacted by a red overhead light shining on the performer’s face.
Monique Hernandez (“There’s so many”): It’s hard to convey a joke or a sketch with one picture without making it seem zany or cringey. So you have to capture their personality through their expressions and their mannerisms.
Greg Feiner: (Comedy Store, Improv, the Elysian, Lyric Hyperion, UCB… “a lot of shows in spaces that are aren’t expressly for comedy”): You want to see in a comedian’s eyes that they’re comfortable, at ease. If that comes through, then they can be doing something that looks totally goofy but they’ll still look cool doing it because you can still tell they’re in control up there.
Matt Misisco (Comedy Store, Improv, Dynasty Typewriter): Understanding a comedian’s timing. Every comedian has their own style, so knowing when the punchline or act-out is coming can be hard to predict. Usually, I have to photograph the comedian once or twice before I can get the perfect shot.
Liezl Estipona (Largo): I do my best to capture moments while also trying to be neutral and respectful about my coverage, knowing comedians might be working out their material. I appreciate the trust UCB, Largo and the performers gave me to be in their presence behind the scenes and onstage, and I try not to betray that.
Taylor Tomlinson
(Andrew Max Levy)
Evan Perkins (UCB): Since the show isn’t planned out in advance, the cast is moving throughout the stage in unpredictable ways for the entirety of the show. That provides a unique challenge for me as a photographer, as I need to adapt and move throughout the venue to follow the action. In doing so, there are moments when I’m unable to capture the moment exactly how I’d like, and it’s a wonderful lesson in letting go and experiencing what is unfolding in front of me, regardless of whether or not it results in a picture I had wanted.
Van Corona (Comedy Store, the Elysian “and occasionally pop-up comedy shows at bars”): I had a long, philosophical answer, but the real answer is “low light and limited angles to shoot from.”
Gabriel Iglesias, right, stands with opening act Martin Moreno in front of a sold out crowd at Dodger Stadium during Iglesias’ headlining set at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival in 2022.
(Troy Conrad)
What are the most memorable performances you’ve photographed?
Estipona: One of my favorite things to photograph over the years was Never Not Funny’s Pardcast-a-Thon, which is a 12-hour marathon to raise money for Smile Train, in which Jimmy Pardo would bring out a secret slate of guests every 20 minutes. I started out in the audience but eventually ended up backstage taking guest portraits. Because the team behind it is so small, it always felt like a family reunion to see the [Never Not Funny] crew and regular guests every year. As for current day, sometimes I photograph Judd Apatow’s fundraiser shows at Largo, and he tends to have some crazy guests that have included everyone from Bo Burnham and Eric Idle to Beck, but there was one specific show where Jim Carrey dropped in.
Schwartz: One of the coolest things was to be flown to the Bahamas by Tom Segura to photograph his marriage to Christina Pazsitzki in 2008. In 2003, I photographed the Smothers Brothers over two nights at the Comedy Store, which brought out the stars. I recently photographed the Unknown Comic, Murray Langston, at the Ice House, which was just a classic show and memorable event.
City Walk: The Musical at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater
(Evan Perkins)
Misisco: Some of the most memorable performances that I have photographed were during “Goddamn Comedy Jam,” a comedy-rock show and has been around for 10 years or so. Honestly, there are too many great shows to recount, but a few of the top performances were by Tiffany Haddish, Jim Jefferies, Bill Burr and Adam Ray.
Kim Newmoney (The Virgil, the Improv): In 2016, I was supposed to take portraits the night after the election. Ilana Glazer and Sabrina Jalees were headliners. Decidedly, no one was in the mood to have their picture taken, and I ended up just attending the show. Every comedian that took the stage did their set tearfully. There was so much collective pain and anguish on that stage and throughout the venue. I hugged my best friend and sobbed in her arms as comedians poured their hearts out and pontificated on how a Trump presidency would jeopardize the women, femme and nonbinary people of our country.
Bob Odenkirk performs in “The Last Improv Show” at Dynasty Typewriter
(Monique Hernandez)
Feiner: I love whenever I have the chance to shoot clown shows because they’re so fearless and shocking that it’s hard for the photographs to turn out bad. I really loved one character I saw Christina Catherine Martinez do in early 2020, pre-COVID, where she was a girl who had just gotten broken up with, but she had shrimps for eyes. Anything bugnuts like that is my absolute favorite to shoot.
Andrew Max Levy (Dynasty Typewriter, the Eylsian, Largo): “Low Key Outside,” Matt Rife and Paul Elia’s show that started in September 2020. I hadn’t shot comedy since [COVID closures] started, and they ran an incredible show that brought me back into the light after the photography-less summer. I also loved shooting Taylor Tomlinson’s special “Look at You” at the Wilbur in Boston; in addition to photographing the special, BTS [behind the scenes] of the portrait shoot was featured in the B-roll over the credits, a rare front-of-camera appearance for me.
Tiffany Haddish sings and jokes at the Comedy Store
(Matthew Misisco)
Hernandez: I’m a huge Nicole Byer fan and would always see her at the Largo before I started shooting comedy, so when I got the opportunity to shoot her at “The Last Improv Show,” it was kind of a full circle moment for me.
Troy Conrad (Improv, Dynasty Typewriter, the Wiltern “and tons of one-nighters”): Last year, when Gabriel Iglesias shot his Netflix special at a sold-out Dodger Stadium for around 50,000 people. It still seems surreal when I look at the pictures. Like I can’t believe it really happened. It sounded like the loudest rock concert when people were laughing. There was so much love in that stadium that night.
Corona: During the Netflix Is a Joke festival, a lot of comedians were in town and doing pop-ins at the Store. One night, Dave Chappelle and Jon Stewart ran up onstage together as a surprise pop-in into the OR [the Store’s “Original Room”] of the store for five minutes just to show off their fancy suits. They riffed together and ran off, and I just so happened to be in the right spot to get some dope photos.
Perkins: The most energy I’ve ever felt in a crowd was when Holy S— Improv performed at UCB on June 1st. It was Jason Mantzoukas’ first appearance at UCB Franklin since it reopened, and there was something special in the crowd that night. The venue was packed, and there was an electricity that radiated throughout the room. It felt like a homecoming, and it was one of my favorite shows to date.
Steph Tolev performing at Dynasty Typewriter.
(Jill Petracek)
What makes the L.A. comedy scene so unique to photograph?
Newmoney: Comedians all over the country talk so much s— on Los Angeles-based comedians. They say we are vapid; that there’s little to no substance. I will stand by the opinion that they are wrong. It’s not a facade, it’s just a little more sunshine and the fact we can run away to the ocean, mountains or desert at any given moment. California has such a vast landscape with the largest trees in the entire world. We live in a dreamland, so when we are seen as a little spacey, that’s entirely why. We’re not stuck in a concrete jungle. We’re allowed to dream and wander.
Petracek: There is so much comedy happening every night, I could really wear down my tires by screeching around. That’s a real luxury — being able to build out your schedule with shows you really want to shoot.
Left to Right: Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow, Conan O’Brien, Jeff B. Davis, Ian Edwards, Eric Idle, Bo Burnham at Largo
(Leizl Estipona)
Feiner: There are comedy shows happening in every type of place on any given day, from established clubs to a friend’s garage. And the L.A. scene has everything from the most traditional stand-up to stuff that’s so out there it’s almost scarier than it is funny (I mean that as a compliment). Truly, whatever you could possibly be in the mood for, you can find it somewhere in the L.A. comedy scene.
Levy: The variety. There are so many unique venues, shows and comics that no gig is the same. One night I can be shooting a killer lineup at Ocean Mic on the beach at sunset, and then the next I’ll be shooting Ron Funches fighting pro wrestlers at the Ukrainian Cultural Center. L.A. being the film and TV hub that it is, you also get a lot of surprise drop-ins. You never know who you’ll see at a show.
Liz Viggiano (Comedy Store, Improv, Largo): It’s truly unpredictable who or what I’m going to photograph when I go into work. It’s an eclectic mix of artists. A comedian who stars in movies will perform a set followed by a comic who works the door to get stage time. Meanwhile, I’m taking photos trying not to block Quentin Tarantino’s view of the stage.
Steve Harvey
(Michael Schwartz)
Conrad: The collaborations. Two weeks ago at the Melrose Improv, Jay Mohr and Darrell Hammond did a show together where they only did impressions the entire show and it was phenomenal. Seeing Dave Attell and Jeff Ross do “Bumping Mics” makes me cry laughing every time. Collaborations are the most unique thing about the city and very underrated. There are so many creative shows and formats, there is simply no boredom in this business.
Corona: There are so many unique voices in this city. But I truly love shooting the “post-pandemic” comedy scene in L.A. Not only did the scene never die, we are as strong as ever. The scene is filled with people that in three to five years will be household names. We are a part of the time in L.A. comedy history that was a make or break, and we made it.
Atsuko Okatsuka.
(Kim Newmoney)
What is the most rewarding part of the gig?
Acero: Making the comedian smile or laugh with the photo I took of them is my ultimate reward.
Schwartz: When my shot is so good it knocks the socks off the person viewing it, especially if it’s a comic. I really enjoy posting my comedian photos on my Instagram page. I am proud that I have been a Getty photographer for 21 years, and I am most proud of being the official photographer for the Ice House Comedy Club going on 21 years.
Newmoney: The first people to process news, especially bad news, and talk about it in a refreshing way, are comedians. The first people I turn to get a fresh opinion on something that has just happened, especially when it’s tragic. There’s a certain skill set required in making the darkest things lighter. Or funny in the slightest. Get you a comedian who’s well-seasoned in it, and you have yourself a comedy special.
Joel Kim Booster
(Gregory Feiner)
Estipona: I’ve always just considered myself a fan with a camera, so never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined the comedy scene I documented for fun would lead to meeting my comedy heroes, photos in books and album covers, making friends, and ultimately landing me a dream job as a photographer for the government. So while I mostly photograph public officials and events these days for the city of Long Beach, I do enjoy dropping into shows, and I am forever appreciative of the venues like Largo, Dynasty Typewriter and the performers who still allow me to get back to my roots and have a laugh with my camera.
Viggiano: The community, hands down. I think of the comedy clubs as family, and it’s not just the comedians. It’s the wait staff, door guys/girls, managers, etc. It feels like a home we all continuously come back to. I feel very fortunate I get to make images in such an uplifting environment.
In ‘Heirloom Machine,’ Kate Van Vliet Catalogues Daily Routines One Eggshell at a Time
In Kate Van Vliet’s series ‘Fault Lines,’ meticulously repaired eggshells consider women’s labor and catalogue passing time.
In ‘Heirloom Machine,’ Kate Van Vliet Catalogues Daily Routines One Eggshell at a Time
“Chimaera: Green #12.” All images © Kate Van Vliet, shared with permission
Kate Van Vliet’s Fault Lines series began with a neighborly gesture. “While sequestered at home during the pandemic with twin infants, our neighbors started giving us fresh eggs from their backyard flock,” she says. “The colors of the eggs were so beautiful, and as the shells accumulated on our kitchen counter each day, I knew I wanted to use them in my artwork.”
As Van Vliet began to reassemble the eggs, each shell catalogued a passing day. “When I became a mother, I found myself in this ritualistic madness, each day repeating the day before and hoping for a different result,” she says. “As the leftovers of those actions accumulated on my kitchen counter, I saw that my life had become an open edition of the same but different days.”
In a solo exhibition at Paradigm Gallery + Studio, Van Vliet examines her roles as mother and artist, exploring the idea of becoming an “heirloom machine,” a concept which lends itself to the title of the show. Creating small objects infused with both routine and memories, she examines the relationship between the meticulous repair of everyday objects and the historically invisible labor of women.
Van Vliet meticulously applied archival tissues and adhesives combined with mica to strengthen each piece. “Lots of research was involved in the physical repairing of the eggs,” she says, continuing:
They aren’t ceramics, but I wanted to celebrate imperfections by adapting the kintsugi method to repair the eggshells. I also researched ways that Ukrainian Pysanki eggs are conserved by museums. I combined what I learned with my sensibilities as a printmaker to make a repeatable method of repair that would be stable over time and work with the hairline fractures that occur in the eggs.
If you’re in Philadelphia, you can stop by Heirloom Machine through November 26. Van Vliet also co-founded the community printshop BYO Print, which is relocating to the Paradigm Arts Building building this winter. Visit the artist’s website and Instagram to see more of her work.
“Peck”
“Candy Everybody Wants”
“Donut (Chocolate)”
“Egg Canoes: Duck #12-15”
“Donut (Mint)”
“Roly-poly”
“The Blob”
“The Kiss (Pretzel)”
“The Tickler”
“Tripod”
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2023 Best Modern Gifts Under $25
You don’t have to break the bank or your blow up your credit score to give modern, delightful gifts! The little, thoughtful things are always some of our favorites – whether they’re found peeking out the top of our stocking or wrapped up with a bow. Here we’re sharing 10 modern gifts that slip in under the $25 mark and will definitely be standouts!
Perhaps the sweetest wine stopper to ever exist, this cute little cherry is an iconic novelty they’ll get lots of use out of for years to come. Measuring 5″ x 2″, its presence will be known no matter if the wine bottle is on the table or tucked away on a shelf. It includes a rubber ring to prevent pesky leaks that like to happen at the most inopportune times.
We know there’s someone out there daydreaming about pot holders shaped like pasta, and we bet they’re on your gift list. This set of two are shaped like butterfly pasta, or farfalloni, and add a lot of fun to pulling dinner out of the oven. Their unique shape adds extra heat-resistance by placing a double layer of silicone between hot dishes and pans and your skin. Food grade, BPA-free, and even dishwasher-safe, these pot holders will charm anyone who spends time in the kitchen.
Kitschy and forever linked to New York City, invite someone to create their own street adventure with this LEGO Yellow Taxi! The vehicle features an ad on the roof, side-view mirrors, license plates, and turning rubber wheels. Made using a total of 124 pieces, this is a great gift to have on hand for car lovers, kiddos, and unexpected guests!
Hair clips are trending in a big way, and we absolutely love those that have a big personality – like this mini mushroom hair claw. Made from cellulose acetate, a plant-based alternative to plastic, it’s handmade and hand-painted, making each one-of-a-kind. The clip’s size – 2″ x 1.5″ – is perfect for a half up, half down style or any other creative look they can come up with.
Birch Bark is a simple, elegant 3-pack of notebooks from the ever-popular Field Notes brand. Like the birch tree itself, each is protected, in this case with speckled 110# Mohawk Loop “Snow” cover stock that has just a hint of warm grey. The seasonal changes the leaves go through as the year passes are reflected in green, yellow, and black staples and in the graph colors of the 60# Finch Opaque paper.
These cocktail picks will make their signature drink look even tastier. The set of four gold picks each feature a different piece of fruit colored with an enamel finish adorning one end. The picks measure 4″ long, the ideal size for garnishing everything from a dirty martini to a Shirley Temple. Just try to avoid being tempted to keep them for yourself!
This 3-pack of handcrafted one-hitters – intended for use with dry herbs/flowers where legal – feature a sleek, tapered design that’s minimal with a good hand feel. The lucky recipient can hide them away to use one at a time, or share with friends. There’s a variety of colors to choose from, we’re just partial to the pink.
This is nothing like your standard car air freshener. For the sophisticate on your gift list, Drift’s wood fresheners combine functional design with their designer grade scents. The modern take on the green, tree-shaped cardboard is a definite upgrade, made with sustainable wood and magnetized to fit on a car’s window visor with a metal clip. Soaked in essential oil blends, each one provides good smells and good looks, free of harmful chemicals.
We love gifting ornaments, especially ones that can be hung elsewhere (a plant, a doorknob, etc.) during the rest of the year. This chicken ornament arrives flat-packed and includes two sheets of vegetable ink printed, recycled cardboard. You – or they! – only need to pop out and assemble the little 3D craftwork. And if chickens aren’t their thing, there are other options to choose from.
Most of us rely on our smartphones for snapping more photos than we ever did on 35mm film. This vintage looking converter slides on to mimic a camera shutter, making their phone feel more like a point-and-shoot camera and providing a more comfortable, balanced experience. There’s even a shutter button, activated by the phone’s Bluetooth, and the ability to mount the grip to a traditional screw-in tripod. Watch out Annie Leibovitz!
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Vintage art, craft market to be held at fairgrounds
SHERIDAN — A vintage art and craft market will be held at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Saturday.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Texas Vignette Art Fair gives under-recognized women artists a place to shine
Portrayals of motherhood, paintings of the female gaze and video installations of fragility. Women artists across Texas shared the complex and joyous moments of womanhood at the Texas Vignette Art Fair.
“Texas Vignette has been more than an art fair for the last three days,” said Claudia Maysen, a mixed media artist from Keller, said. “It’s a community that is forming and extending its arms to the whole area.”
From Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 89 artworks exclusively by Texas women were on display at the Dallas Market Hall as part of the fifth edition of the Texas Vignette Art Fair. Founded in 2017, Texas Vignette works to close the gender gap in the visual arts.
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“Our mission is to support, promote and connect women in the Texas art scene across the entire state,” president and founder Jessica Ingle said. “In art fairs, which have become a marketplace nowadays for artists to sell their work, it’s almost worse for Texas women artists and there are so few represented in these fairs, so we wanted to remedy that by starting a fair”
Each year, the Texas Vignette Art Fair is curated by a different woman juror. The juror chooses the artwork and the layout of the show. This year, Emily Edwards, the associate curator at Dallas Contemporary, was the juror. She reviewed 216 applicants this year, which is more than the art fair has ever received. Ultimately, 47 women artists across 23 Texas cities were selected to participate.
“I submitted artwork and was very excited to get to share it, not only in the space but to be around these other female artists,” Laura Briseno, a costume designer from Ennis, said. “It’s such a privilege.”
Edwards said some artists in the art fair were chosen for their work’s power to expose the public to new and challenging perspectives. Others were chosen for their ability to push forward the boundaries of a medium and its presentation.
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Felicia Jordan, a mixed media artist from Dallas, had two of her mixed media pieces in the show. One was a double-sided, king-sized quilt titled “Atlas Shrugged … And Walked Away.” On one side, a fabric silhouette of women with long, dark braids is carrying the world on her shoulders. On the other side, she’s walking away from it. Cursive words are stitched throughout the quilt. They were taken from a journal belonging to a woman Jordan considers her adoptive mother. The passages are in her handwriting and share her stresses of taking care of her family’s mental and physical health.
“I’m currently on this journey to document blackness, healing and trauma,” Jordan said. “What happens if we as women, who carry this burden of life and of keeping everyone together, what happens if we put that down and walk away?”
While there wasn’t a specific theme for the festival, many of the artworks selected depicted contemporary womanhood and were grouped by subthemes. One corner had abstract art that explored color and movement. In another area, the artwork focused on the body and what it represents. Other artworks dove into motherhood and memories of loved ones.
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“It was all speaking to what it means to be a woman and a woman artist [today] and specifically in Texas,” Ingle said.
Some of the art responded to current events and socio-political issues.
Maysen’s piece titled “Three B’s” was inspired by the book bans in Texas. She created a tower of books and added strips of black tape down the sides. Next to the tower of books was an engraved wooden cutout of a child that was anchored on a metal stool. The child, whose gender isn’t revealed, is looking up at the books but their eyes are covered by felt fabric.
“Books banned by the blind, they don’t want to see, they don’t want others to see.” Maysen said.
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All sales from the fair goes to artists. Victoria Brill, a painter in Dallas, said she likes that Texas Vignette allows artists to participate in the art fairs more than once. Like other artists this year, this was Brill’s second time at Texas Vignette Art Fair.
“Even though a lot of work has been done to show female artists and represent women artists prominently, I still think it’s really important to push that and Texas Vignette just does an amazing service for women in Texas,” Brill said.
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Photography Business Institute Announces Inaugural Graduation
Industry: Education
Photography Business Institute celebrates its first graduating class of Certified Boutique Photographers at its headquarters in Springfield, Illinois.
Springfield, IL (PRUnderground) November 6th, 2023
The Photography Business Institute has reached a momentous milestone in the photography business education field. With pride and excitement, the institute announces the graduation of its first-ever class of CBP Certified Boutique Photographers. This distinguished designation has been earned by 12 talented photographers, marking a remarkable step in their journey toward becoming top-tier photography business owners in the nation.
At the forefront of photography business courses, the Photography Business Institute has redefined the standards of excellence within the industry. The Certified Boutique Photographer program has meticulously assessed candidates, scrutinizing their competence in business practices, client interactions, marketing materials, and strategies, culminating with a comprehensive evaluation of their photography skills. This designation reflects dedication, experience, and honed skills, all contributing to a level of professionalism and expertise that is truly commendable.
Founder of the Photography Business Institute, Sarah Petty, extends her warm congratulations to the inaugural graduates of the Certified Boutique Photographer program: “This graduation signifies a remarkable achievement in the journeys of these outstanding photographers. We take pride in providing a thriving school community that allows these professionals to showcase their experience and expertise, ultimately reaching this milestone and distinguishing themselves in the competitive photography industry.”
The Certified Boutique Photographer program, offered by the Photography Business Institute, is an all-encompassing qualification designed to set a standard in the portrait photography business. The program has over 150 dedicated students enrolled, each striving to meet the education requirements in a blend of in-person and online courses to earn this distinguished designation.
This first graduating class of Certified Boutique Photographers underscores the Photography Business Institute’s unwavering commitment to excellence within the industry. Offering courses suited for photographers of every skill level, the institute aims to refine both the art and business skills essential for a thriving career. To learn more about the Photography Business Institute and its Certified Boutique Photographer program, please visit www.PhotographyBusinessInstitute.com.
About Photography Business Institute
Photography Business Institute aims to educate photographers about how to have a viable, self-sustaining career as a professional portrait photographer and to make lasting contributions to the legacies of the families they photograph and the communities in which they reside.
Photography talk focuses on the abstract
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — Award-winning landscape photographer Jim Nickelson will give a Zoom talk to the Mount Desert Island Photo Club at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 14, on how his pursuit of abstracts in nature impacted the evolution of his own photography.
Based in Camden, Nickelson works as a fine art photographer, custom digital printer, bookmaker and teacher. Before that, he was a NASA engineer and corporate attorney. To see his work, visit www.jimnickelson.com.
‘Picasso on Paper’ showcases work by the legendary artist in Hagerstown for the first time since the ’70s
“Picasso on Paper: The Artist as Printmaker,” an exhibition that explores the lithographs, etchings and linocuts by Pablo Picasso himself, opens Nov. 11 at the Washington County Museum of Fine
