Lola Mora Presents : Equality for all Art Show.

Equality for all art show: 1549 Echo park ave 11/7 – 12/1

Irving Penn: Small Trades

Working in Paris, London, and New York in the early 1950s, photographer Irving Penn (American, 1917–2009) created masterful representations of skilled tradespeople dressed in work clothes and carrying the tools of their occupations. A neutral backdrop and natural light provided the stage on which his subjects could present themselves with dignity and pride.

Irving Penn 1917 to 2009

Master photographer Irving Penn died aged 92 on 7th October 2009, at his home in Manhattan.

Robert Frank’s “The Americans”

When I was just learning to be a photographer (a million years ago) one of my teachers saw the kind of work I was doing (black and white images of my friends around my hometown) and told me I should check out Robert Frank's "The Americans".

Visual Acoustics a documentary about Julius Shulman

I posted last about the passing of famed photographer Julius Shulman but today I’m pleased to let everyone know about a new documentary about the artist. Visual Acoustics is a new film by Eric Bricker and narrated by actor Dustin Hoffman. The film has some great interviews with the photographer and explores what other [...]

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My Los Angeles

I've been living off and on in LA since 2002 and love shooting photos of this unique city. I'm posting shoots I've done over the years that I like and I hope anyone reading this will like as well.

Asides

• Quote of the week - Jan4th 2009: My photographs are not planned or composed in advance, and I do not anticipate that the onlooker will share my viewpoint. However, I feel that if my photograph leaves an image on his mind, something has been accomplished. Robert Frank #
• Quote of the week - Dec28th 2008: "My job as a portrait photographer is to seduce, amuse and entertain. Helmut Newton" #
• Quote of the week - Dec21st 2008: I didn't have any interest in traditional art. Cindy Sherman #
• I just think it's important to be direct and honest with people about why you're photographing them and what you're doing. After all, you are taking some of their soul. Mary Ellen Mark #
• We've now added Google Connect to the site, please check it out and sign up and say hello :) Its still very much a work in progress so could change in the future. Look for it on the right hand side of the site. #