Today is the end of an era for me…or at least a decade. I will be hanging up my RMSP hat after today and turning the blog over to Bob McGowan and Andy Kemmis. In my ten years here, I’ve learned a lot about photography, photography education, people, and myself. I’ve practically grown up here. [...]
Last Friday Lisa Kurtzhals had her very first gallery opening. She was the first person to take part in a unique RMSP course, Exhibition Mentorship. This course pairs artists with a seasoned curator and artist, Kerri Rosenstein. Lisa spent six months working with Kerri on this particular exhibition. Despite the craziness of driving across country, hanging [...]
This image was created by Melanie Wright.
Hillary Maybery was a determined student during Summer Intensive and is and incredibly dedicated photographer today. Hillary is based out of Sun Valley Idaho and photographs people, weddings, seniors, kids and families. You will also see many of her editorial images in local publications such as Sun Valley Magazine. Hillary’s images show her ability to [...]
Ed Kashi, instructor of our Professional Studies Documentary Photography course, had a Gallery Opening last night for his body of work, Eye Contact, in Brooklyn, NY at the VII Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Ed is an incredible documentary photographer and this exhibition explores the sometimes invasive presence of a documentary photographer and his camera. There is [...]
This composited image was created by Melanie Wright.
This month’s assignment is to photograph reflections. Many photographers are drawn to the sight of clouds and blue sky floating on the surface of a puddle, the balanced symmetry of a landscape reflected in a lake or even street lights reflected in a store window. Time and time again artists have explored the concept of reflections. Perhaps [...]
I’m not going to lie, this was a tough assignment. I asked people to ignore the light meter built into their cameras and evaluate an exposure based on the Sunny 16 method. This assignment was intended to push people to truly understand light and exposure. I applaud Barry and Genevieve for going out and giving [...]
Monday mornings are hard enough but it’s even more difficult to come to work and find out that a amazing colleague has passed away. Nancy Rotenberg, a photographer, an amazing instructor, and an inspiring woman lost her battle with cancer August 27th. We will miss Nancy’s unbelievable creativity, her vibrant personality and her amazing ability to inspire [...]
Lesley Kerr attended the Career Training program in 2007. She was one of those students that instructors remember for her amazing creativity, vision and photographic style. She is currently living and working in Atlanta, Georgia photographing children, weddings and portraits. Her images have a dream like quality and are absolutely gorgeous. Lesley is also the [...]
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