Just arrived back to the studio from attending The Photo Plus Expo in New York City. It was a wonderful event.
One theme seemed to stitch together my experience. A new and exciting arena of photography that I had never entertained ~ Fine Art. Art that is hung on the wall for pure enjoyment. A piece that transports you somewhere, stirs a feeling within, or just fills you with warmth. I was afforded the pleasure of attending the Apeture Foundation's Annual Fine Art Gala and Auction. An ingenious array of beautiful pieces were displayed in a gallery setting for a silent auction while we enjoyed cocktails, hor duerves and wonderful company. Then we adjurned to a magnificent meal and live auction. I met so many pleasant and ultra-talented people. It was truely a memorable experience!
As classes and demonstrations at Javits Convention Center unfolded before me, more Fine Art oppurtunities arose. I walked the expo hall, finding one friend to re~aquaint with after the other. It got comical, I was greeted with, "I'm glad you're here, I have someone I want you to meet because you do the kind of stuff they're looking for" (!!) Am I dreaming? Two Gallery owners and a magazine editor later, I floated back to my hotel to ponder my next move.
The stresses of having buried a family member, leaving my beloved and grieving family to travel to this event, and being "on" for 2 weeks took its toll. As I rose to dress for the day, much more casual clothes seemed to beg to be worn...hind sight suggests I made a good decision to take the morning off ~ and just go shooting! I met so many great people! I made images of NY icons and restored my tired spirit. Enjoy the entire collection at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/sets/72157608458859413/
My trip was full of fantastic people. All wanting to help each other. As I attend these events and find myself surrounded by the "Rock Stars" of my industry, it is hard to keep the star dust out of my eyes. It never takes long to refocus and realize some of those same people came over to sit with me ~ ME ~ because they wanted to...because in some small way they remembered last time we met, I put them as ease. What a wonderful way to flatter someone. The gift of peace, tranquility and security.
One theme seemed to stitch together my experience. A new and exciting arena of photography that I had never entertained ~ Fine Art. Art that is hung on the wall for pure enjoyment. A piece that transports you somewhere, stirs a feeling within, or just fills you with warmth. I was afforded the pleasure of attending the Apeture Foundation's Annual Fine Art Gala and Auction. An ingenious array of beautiful pieces were displayed in a gallery setting for a silent auction while we enjoyed cocktails, hor duerves and wonderful company. Then we adjurned to a magnificent meal and live auction. I met so many pleasant and ultra-talented people. It was truely a memorable experience!
As classes and demonstrations at Javits Convention Center unfolded before me, more Fine Art oppurtunities arose. I walked the expo hall, finding one friend to re~aquaint with after the other. It got comical, I was greeted with, "I'm glad you're here, I have someone I want you to meet because you do the kind of stuff they're looking for" (!!) Am I dreaming? Two Gallery owners and a magazine editor later, I floated back to my hotel to ponder my next move.
The stresses of having buried a family member, leaving my beloved and grieving family to travel to this event, and being "on" for 2 weeks took its toll. As I rose to dress for the day, much more casual clothes seemed to beg to be worn...hind sight suggests I made a good decision to take the morning off ~ and just go shooting! I met so many great people! I made images of NY icons and restored my tired spirit. Enjoy the entire collection at http://www.flickr.com/photos/25117564@N08/sets/72157608458859413/
My trip was full of fantastic people. All wanting to help each other. As I attend these events and find myself surrounded by the "Rock Stars" of my industry, it is hard to keep the star dust out of my eyes. It never takes long to refocus and realize some of those same people came over to sit with me ~ ME ~ because they wanted to...because in some small way they remembered last time we met, I put them as ease. What a wonderful way to flatter someone. The gift of peace, tranquility and security.
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I'm delighted you were able to go to NY for Photo East... it was good to see you however briefly and glad you had such a wonderful experience... hugs & love... Eddie
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