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Print of the Month: September 2016

Print of the Month: September 2016

The September POM "In Dali's Shadow" was taken in the famous Salvador Dali Museum in Figueres, Spain. The museum is such an amazing space and we were so lucky to spend a morning there. It was exciting, whimsical and such a privilege to be able to photograph in the museum. We had 4 talented models and we moved from room to room sharing the space with each other. It was challenging to arrive at a location and have a limited amount of time to look and make a photo. The various collections of the Fundació Gala-Salvador Dalí include all types of works of art: paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings, installations, holograms, stereoscopes, photography, etc. Of them, some 1,500 are on exhibition at the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. (visit the link to see some old photos)

2016 May Print of the Month - Floating Nude, Barcelona

2016 May Print of the Month - Floating Nude, Barcelona

The 2016 May Print of the Month "Floating Nude" was photographed during our 2015 Nude Photo Workshop in Barcelona, Spain on the rooftop of Casa Milà better known as La Pedrera. Casa Milà is probably one of the most famous buildings of the Catalon Art Nouveau period and one of Antoni Gaudi's most ambitious works. It is a container that is a work of art in itself. "La Pedrera" has a catalogue of top level art exhibitions and events all year round, as well as a program of shows, lecture seasons and debates that set the tone for a dynamic, changing society. It is also a place where knowledge and learning are the keys to the construction of a rich, dynamic future society.

Under the Andalusian Sky - Valentín Madariaga Foundation

Under the Andalusian Sky - Valentín Madariaga Foundation

"Under the Andalusian Sky"Opening May 5 8PM-9PM Exhibit Dates: May 5 - July 12, 2016 Fundación Valentín de Madariaga Av María Luisa, s/n, 41013 Sevilla, Spain +34 954 36 60 72 "Under the Andalusian Sky" shows the work of 10 international photographers. Cristina Iturrioz, Paul Jones, Mille Kalsmose-Hjelmborg, Fran Marti, Juan Mas-Baga, Friedrich Saller, Miguel Soler-Roig, Michou Von Beschwitz, Kim Weston and Philip Young. In 2014 they followed the route that Washington Irving made in Andalusia, nearly two centuries ago. This route runs through the steps followed in 1829 by the romantic American writer and diplomat, fascinated by the wealth and exoticism of the Spanish-Muslim culture. After being exhibited in Tarragona, Barcelona and Ibiza, the show now arrives to Seville in its second year of scheduled tour around Spain, in museums and institutions.

2016 April Print of the Month - Casa Mila, La Pedrera, Barcelona

2016 April Print of the Month - Casa Mila, La Pedrera, Barcelona

The 2016 April Print of the Month - Nude and Shadow, Gaudi was photographed on the top of La Pradera in Barcelona, Spain. Known as one of Gaudi's last buildings, before he dedicated himself to the building of the Sagrada Familia. The Casa Milà is one of the best known and most impressive buildings in Barcelona. It has no right angles. It is known as the Quarry house. We spent a memorable morning on the rooftop of this building as the sun came up over the horizon. It was amazing and inspiring to be there. Watching the morning sun come up and cast beautiful shadows along the walls and patios. It was enchanting. Here are a few snapshots we took while we spent the morning on the rooftop. We hope you enjoy these.

2016 January Print of the Month

2016 January Print of the Month

We are excited to announce the 2016 Print of the Month Portfolio! This year's selection will be from our 2014-2015 Spain Nude Photo Workshops. The first nude photography workshop was in Andalusia, Spain, 2014 and the 2nd nude workshop was held in Barcelona, Spain, 2015. It was an amazing experience that we shared with a select handful of photographers. Here are a few posts about the workshops:

Spain Photo Workshop Highlights!

Spain Photo Workshop Highlights!

Beyond a unique photographic experience, here are the highlights that will complement our program during this fabulous workshop: On April 16th, after our welcoming arrival in Barcelona we will visit the Picasso Museum and see the exhibition Picasso/Dali. Dali/Picasso. For the first time in history, two legends side by side in an exhibition celebrating the surrealism. In the outskirts of Barcelona we will visit the famous Cathedral of Cava: CODORNIU where we will have lunch. Grupo Tragaluz will offer us a extraordinary culinary experience during our nights in Barcelona, where we will try mediterranean food and tapas, served with the best catalan wines. Also during the weekend in the Costa Brava, we will stay in PERELADA, a unique vineyard close to the Dali Museum in Figueres.

Finally on the afternoon of April 22nd, at the end of our workshop, we will have a private visit to Foto Colectania Foundation, the most important photographic archive in Spain. More surprises will happen along our program. But for these you have to join us...

One more spot for Spain NUDE Workshop!

One more spot for Spain NUDE Workshop!

We have one more opening for our workshop in Barcelona, Spain on April 17-22, 2015. Are you the adventurous type and want a unique photographic experience? Then I say join us in SPAIN! This years the theme is "The Modernism of Gaudi and the Surrealism of Dali"and will be located in Catalonia Spain. During the workshop, we will privately visit some of the most representatives buildings of Gaudi and we will take amazing pictures. We will then visit Salvador Dali's Theatre-Museum and which will be one of the main inspirations for our photographs. The amazing place that Dalí wished it to be “… a single block, a labyrinth, a great surrealist object. It will be totally theatrical museum. The people who come to see it will leave with the sensation of having had a theatrical dream.” Be sure to check out our video from the 2014 Andalusia Spain Photo workshop! Its on our blog.

Spain Photo Nude Workshop! April 17-22, 2015

Spain Photo Nude Workshop! April 17-22, 2015

We are going back to Spain! Have you ever wanted to go to Barcelona Spain to photograph but didn't want the headache of having to find the best hotel, the best restaurants, the best models and the best locations to shoot in? Look no further this year's workshop is the perfect choice for you! If you missed last year's amazing, unforgettable workshop with renowned photographer Miguel Soler-Roig, don't worry you have another chance this year! This years the theme is "The Modernism of Gaudi and the Surrealism of Dali"and will be located in Catalonia Spain. During the workshop, we will privately visit some of the most representatives buildings of Gaudi and we will take amazing pictures. We will then visit Salvador Dali's Theatre-Museum and which will be one of the main inspirations for our photographs. The amazing place that Dalí wished it to be “… a single block, a labyrinth, a great surrealist object. It will be totally theatrical museum. The people who come to see it will leave with the sensation of having had a theatrical dream.” Be sure to check out our video from the 2014 Andalusia Spain Photo workshop! Its on our blog.

2014 Andalusia Spain Photo Workshop Video

2014 Andalusia Spain Photo Workshop Video

Please enjoy this short 3 minute video recapping our favorite locations from our 2014 Andalusia Spain Photo Nude Workshop. We photographed in the Alhambra, castles, palaces, a 14th century home, Tito Pepe - the most famous Sherry Winery in Spain and a beautiful modern estate in Sotogrande. We photographed, ate amazing culinary delights, laughed, made long lasting friends and had a wonderful time. Thank you Miguel Soler-Roig and all of the workshop participants.We are currently working on 2 shows in Spain from our last years workshops. We will attend the openings just before our next Spain Workshop April 17-22, 2015. Please join us this spring for our Catalonia Spain Nude Photo Workshop - "The Modernism of Gaudi and the Surrealism of Dali" Registration is now open - Only a few spaces left. Read more at Group Workshops...

Between the Shadows - Galerie à la Rivière, Paris France

Between the Shadows - Galerie à la Rivière, Paris France

If you are in Paris for Paris Photo 2014, please stop by and visit Joachim, Fran, Miguel and Juan at Galerie à la Rivière. You will see some wonderful photographs and meet some amazing photographers! Kim's photographs are from our 2014 Andalusia Workshop!Join us this Spring in Spain 2015, for 2 museum shows. All photographs in both shows will be from the Group 2014 Andalusia Nude Workshop!! How exciting!!!

New photographs from Spain Workshop

Kim Weston - Nude in Tower

"Kim Weston - Nude in Tower"

Kim's photographs from our Andalusia Workshop in Spain can be found in the current POM offerings. These photographs were taken in Madrid, Granada, Sotogrande and Zufre. We hope you enjoy viewing them.