Photo Show in Riverside

[Bruce Pottorff]

For those of you in SoCal, I highly recommend you go see the show organized by Matthew Blais in Riverside. I've spent the last 15 years working in a vacuum, and it was a real treat to be in a room surrounded by like-minded folks and their stunning photographs. Some highlights:

I had a animated discussion with Domenico Foschi. As most of you know, he's an outspoken and talented photographer, and he had me laughing in no time.

I've read many descriptions of the beauty of carbon transfer prints, but I had never seen one in person. Jim Fitzgerald's prints took my breath away, and he generously spent much time describing his work. Fabulous.

Mat Blais is the friendliest guy in the world, and his portraits alone are worth the drive.

Lastly, Per Volquartz made me realize that I've got a lot of work to do. He is an artist and craftsman of the first order, and I could stare at his stuff for hours.

It was a wonderful evening, with great photography, conversation, food and drink. Check it out. You can find the announcement here on the forum, and the show runs through the weekend.

[Michael_4514]

I second what Bruce says. I was fortunate to see Vinnie Walsh's show in Northern Michigan last summer, and he's part of the Riverside Show. Really great stuff and lots of interesting people.

[matthew blais]

Bruce, thanks for the nice review and for showing up and meeting us.
A lot of work to do this in three weeks, but met my expectations.
There were some sales for three of the nine, a lot of our cards/promo items taken so all in all a good marketing event.

Now I just have to figure out what to do with all these framed images...

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Bruce, thanks for the nice comments on my images. I had a great time talking about them with you. I hope to spread the passion I have for carbon transfer to as many as I can.

Jim