Phyllis Galembo Face Mask Exhibit

llustration by Raquel Ramirez

“For many people all over the world now, creating and wearing face masks feels like a way they can reclaim some personal power during the pandemic,” said photographer Phyllis Galembo. (illustration by Raquel Ramirez)

Museum Show About African Mask-Making Traditions Takes on New Meanings at the Boca Raton Museum of Art

Phyllis Galembo: Maske

The large-scale photographs by Galembo capture the transformative power of the African masquerade. 

Her striking photographic series of contemporary mask rituals has drawn national and international critical acclaim.

For more than 30 years, Phyllis Galembo has traveled around the world to photograph participants in contemporary mask-making and masquerade events that range from traditional religious ceremonies to secular celebrations.

Take A Photograph Today

Today is National Camera Day.  Take a picture of yourself, or of another subject.  Be sure that is is a fashionable photograph.

The above photograph was used today as a feature on Bing. The photo is of a burrowing owlet in Cape Coral, Florida. Copyright mlorenzphotography/gettyimages.

Photography is important to the fashion industry for many reasons.  Fashion photography is a genre of photography devoted to displaying clothing and other fashion items. Fashion photography is most often conducted for advertisements, fashion magazines, fashion events such as fashion week, etc.  Learn more about fashion photography.

Portraitpro V15 Makeup Editing Technology

Anthropics Technology Ltd has announced yesterday the launch of PortraitPro v15 - a major release of its fast and easy-to-use professional portrait retouching software.  PortraitPro 15 offers a host of new features, which were the most requested by photographers: realistic makeup controls, wide angle (selfie) lens distortion correction, enhanced Child Mode, advanced skin coloring and tone correction, improved feature detection, and support for ultra-high resolution displays. PortraitPro 15’s technology, grounded in cutting-edge scientific image-processing research, allows for expanded creativity and retouching efficiency, whilst preserving natural-looking results and ease of use.

This appears to be a beneficial upgrade for fashion photographers, style bloggers, and magazine publishers.

NEW FEATURES in PORTRAITPRO 15     

•     Makeup Controls 

From subtle, everyday looks to high-fashion editorial styles, PortraitPro 15 offers a full set of makeup controls, the most requested new feature. Based on research into how real cosmetics work, PortraitPro 15 delivers the most natural results in the industry via simple slider controls.

• More advanced Skin Coloring Controls 

Brand new skin coloring controls allow you to intelligently correct for any lighting situation and give skin a healthy, natural glow.

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Photographer Lori Berkowitz

Photographer Lori Berkowitz empowers women by showcasing their sensuality in her Boudoir Studio.

Lori is an amazing woman and has such a gift for finding the inner and outer beauty in women through her boudoir photography. Women are so quick to judge themselves negatively...we all know this. It is much harder to look at yourself and see the beauty. Lori is such a catalyst for this.

When you meet the 5-foot-tall, fiery Lori Berkowitz, you'd never know she is the powerhouse behind having hundreds of women celebrate their sexuality in her studio each year.  Lori's photography combines decades of professional experience with her innate sensitivity, to give her clients permission to let go and inhabit their most sensual selves during the sessions.  She wants to know "what makes you feel beautiful?" and then holds up her lens as a mirror for women to see the stunning beauty in their own reflection. By creating a safe space for clients to lavish in their inner glow, she's giving women an empowering gift.  The New York-based photographer says, "Each woman's sexuality is like their thumbprint, and what excites me most is capturing that unique essence, and having it spark a fire of self love inside my subject".

Lori's boudoir shoots are "opportunities to press the pause button on life", and engage real women in feeling the strength of their own beauty. "Day to day our sexuality is diluted in our different roles as women," Lori says "These images  become a tangible reminder to see yourself as a whole, and to let go of the prevailing media vision of what a woman is supposed to be."   

Lori's midtown Manhattan studio is wonderfully indulgent, with full service hair and make up as well as many personal touches. She'll have champagne or sparkling water chilled for your arrival.  When you walk in the door of her airy and welcoming space, be ready to have time stand still. Lori's process is grounded in making each client feel comfortable and at ease, so she can lead them on this adventure.  "The joy, for me, is in being a catalyst for women to reconnect with the passion inside them. To me, that is what making art is."

Watch this client video, and you can get a glimpse of the magic Lori is doing. She has a gift for understanding what each woman wants. Her kind spirit and openness inspires her clients to step outside their comfort zone and embrace themselves the way others do. The result is a series of stunning, sexy photographs that makes every woman feel empowered and beautiful.


Testimonial REBECCA from Lori Berkowitz on Vimeo.

Learn more at her photography studio website 

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Grooving Years Style Photography

Grooving Years: The Photography of Josh Cheuse 

 

Morrison Hotel Gallery to exhibit unprecedented anthology show,

Grooving Years, by photographer and noted art director Josh Cheuse, featuring iconic, but rarely exhibited, images of the Clash, Joe Strummer, the Beastie Boys, Madonna, and others.

The Morrison Hotel Gallery is excited to be showing, Grooving Years, a "greatest hits, B-sides, and never-before-released"-style anthology by photographer, noted art director, and New Yorker, Josh Cheuse. As the description implies, the exhibit will feature iconic images, seldom seen pictures, and never displayed photographs of the Clash, Joe Strummer, the Beastie Boys, Madonna, and other landmark artists.

Joe Strummer © Josh Cheuse/courtesy of Morrison Hotel Gallery 

Grooving Years will be up at the MHG's Soho loft located at 116 Prince Street beginning September 19th, 2014

The exhibit's title, Grooving Years, is a tribute to a note Joe Strummer once sent to Cheuse, that said: "Thanks for all the grooving years!" The sentiment is a direct window into how the music community at large views Cheuse and his work. Award-wining director, actor, composer, and screenwriter Jim Jarmusch (Dead Man, Night On Earth, Down By Law) says: "In the world of rockers, rappers, teds, toasters and graffiti masters, Josh Cheuse is primary Agent Provocateur. It's a gift to have these photographs and to see these moments through the eyes of this photographer." Cheuse's photography is reverent and unobtrusive, lending his images anthemic warmth. Cheuse says:"Everyone has a camera now, but not everyone is a photographer. It's not enough just to say you were there."

In addition to breathtaking images of the Clash, Joe Strummer, the Beastie Boys, and Madonna, the exhibit will features images of a diverse array of legendary musicians, including Oasis, Run DMC, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Buddy Guy, and MGMT. As an Associate Design director at Sony Music Entertainment, Cheuse has a profound sense of visual flow and will curate the show with compelling narrative dynamics. The Grooving Years exhibit is also sure to bring forth a good party vibe, complete with a guest DJ, Cheuse's notable posse, and T-shirts and keepsake badges.

Josh Cheuse was born in New York City. His career began earnestly and accidently when, in 1981, he used the payphone at his high school to call The Clash at Electric Ladyland Studios and asked to photograph the band. That fateful moment eventually led to a myriad of opportunities: a full scholarship for photography to the School of Visual Arts in New York, a chance to hit the road with Big Audio Dynamite, and gigs shooting videos for Joe Strummer, and B.A.D. Soon, Cheuse began designing merchandise and sleeve artwork, and shooting video with an early portable Sony camera. His work with his friends the Beastie Boys and his work documenting of the hip-hop and reggae scenes have appeared in publications such as SPIN, Rolling Stone, Musician, and Time Out.

Beastie Boys © Josh Cheuse/courtesy of Morrison Hotel Gallery

From 1993 until the present, Cheuse has been an art director at Sony Music, creating packaging and websites for artists including Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Miles Davis, Rod Stewart and Tony Bennett, while still finding time to go on the road to photograph his favorite groups like Oasis, and The Black Crowes. After his friend Joe Strummer's untimely death in 2002, Cheuse directed a poignant video tribute for Joe's version of "Redemption Song." In 2007, Cheuse's first book of photography, Rockers Galore was published by Stussy Books, along with a line of T-shirts using images from the book. His work has been featured at the Who Shot Rock photography exhibit at The Brooklyn Museum, and in exhibits in Tokyo, Paris, and Moscow. This July Cheuse's work as compiled by Mike D of The Beastie Boys will be featured in Monster Children magazine issue #43. Cheuse currently lives across the river In Jersey City, NJ with his wife, actress Cara Seymour, their son Minalu and cats Riff and Pearl.   

About Morrison Hotel® Gallery

Morrison Hotel® Gallery (MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. MHG is the world's leading brand in fine art music photography representing 90 of the world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of sports as well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert.

Morrison Hotel Gallery

116 Prince Street, 2nd Floor || New York, NY 10012

212.941.8770  

www.themensmarket.com
 

www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

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The Photography of Eddie Sung

Music and fashion are closely related.  Photography regarding the music industry are typically stylish indeed.

Morrison Hotel Gallery is pleased to present the U. S. premiere of fine art music photographer Eddie Sung. A native of Singapore, Sung has had a profound journey to becoming one of his country's most respected photographers. His exhibit, A View from Asia: The Photography of Eddie Sung, represents a fascinating culture exchange between Western rock musicians from an Eastern perspective. Sung's exhibit will be at the MHG's Soho loft located at 116 Prince Street from July 11th until August 2nd with a special reception from 7 to 10 PM on Thursday, July 10th. MHG will have Eddie Sung's books on hand at the exhibit available for donations, which will go to the Rational Animal charity.

Eddie Sung is one of Asia's preeminent fine art music photographers, and has the added distinction of being the first Asian photographer to exhibit at the Morrison Hotel Gallery. Though this will be Sung's photographic debut in the U.S., it won't be the first time his work has been seen by stateside rock fans. Eddie Sung's work appears on albums by artists as diverse as Slipknot, Blondie, the Beach Boys, Kitaro, and includes series of portraits of Lady Gaga, Slash, Morrissey and bands Metallica, Stone Temple Pilots and Slayer. His work is unique in that his trademark style captures the vibrancy and energy of music and the Zen of music artists in live performance with a portraiture approach. "The stage is my studio," he explains.

Most of Sung's work comes from concerts in Singapore and surrounding areas. "I find that visiting rock acts come to Singapore, and the Far East, very open and inspired by the Asian fan-base so they put on really visually stunning concerts," Sung offers.

Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein have appraised Sung's work thusly: "We met Eddie on a trip to Singapore. Besides being a gentleman he has a terrific photographic eye that we have utilized on various occasions for our band. Eddie is devoted to music and photography and should be considered as an A-list camera handler."

At 44, Eddie re-invented himself -- from a clean-cut corporate executive in the first half of his life -- to a bearded fine art music photographer in the second half of his life. He says, "In my second life, my inner creativity came out, it was always there, just hidden under the tie."

Sung is regarded as Singapore's most celebrated rock photographer, sweeping the first, second and third prizes of the 2006 Lucie Awards for Non-Pro Music category. His rock images now grace the walls of Hard Rock Cafes, rock musicians' CDs, DVDs, and websites, as well as covers/ pages of leading newspapers and photographic magazines. He has also published a trilogy of well-received art/photography books - Eclectic Sanctum, Monochrome Manifestos, and Sonic Solitude.

About Morrison Hotel® Gallery

Morrison Hotel® Gallery (MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. MHG is the world's leading brand in fine art music photography representing 90 of the world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of sports as well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert.

Morrison Hotel Gallery

116 Prince Street || New York, NY 10012

212.941.8770

www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

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Bruce Weber Fashion Photographer at DIA

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) has partnered with Condé Nast to present an exhibition of photographs by celebrated fashion photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber, on view at the DIA from June 20 to Sept. 7, 2014. 

Bruce Weber captures the rich culture of Detroit through striking, often intimate images of the city’s people and places. The exhibition is organized by the Detroit Institute of Arts and presented in collaboration with Condé Nast.

“We are delighted that Condé Nast is honoring Detroit and its vibrant art scene with this exciting exhibition,” said Graham W. J. Beal, DIA director. “Bruce Weber’s images beautifully capture the spirit of the people who make up this city.”

“Condé Nast is pleased to partner with the DIA to present this one-of-a-kind exhibition that showcases the spirit and greatness of Detroit,” said Condé Nast CEO Charles H. Townsend. “From its history as an industrial titan to its current renaissance as a beacon for the arts, Detroit has a special and uniquely American character, which Bruce captures so brilliantly.”

“Detroit is one of the few places in the world now where there is a big welcome sign in the smiles and hearts of its people,” said Weber. “Their continued courage and resilience is why I first ended up there with my camera. Condé Nast has joined me to help celebrate Detroit with this exhibition.” 

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