Category Archives: Photo-Community

Milwaukee Photo Tweetup: May 31, 2012 “BS @ PS”

The Portrait Society recently opened a pretty neat and unique photo-exhibition. This past Gallery Night saw the opening of the first “BS @ PS” show – or the “Book Show at the Portrait Society” exhibition. This was a juried photo-show where

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Milwaukee Photo Tweetup: May 31, 2012 “BS @ PS”

The Portrait Society recently opened a pretty neat and unique photo-exhibition. This past Gallery Night saw the opening of the first “BS @ PS” show – or the “Book Show at the Portrait Society” exhibition. This was a juried photo-show where

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Photo-Education Ops: Spring 2012, BS @ PS

Once again there’s some great educational opportunities around the topic of photography coming up for professional and amateurs…   For amateur shutterbugs who are still interested in working in a wet darkroom, I’ll be teaching my “Guided Black-and-White Darkroom on

Photo-Education Ops: Spring 2012, BS @ PS

Once again there’s some great educational opportunities around the topic of photography coming up for professional and amateurs…   For amateur shutterbugs who are still interested in working in a wet darkroom, I’ll be teaching my “Guided Black-and-White Darkroom on

Two Milwaukee-area B+W Photo-Shows

Recently, I had the privilege viewing two new B+W photo exhibits on display in the Milwaukee area. One is a solo show at Mount Mary College, in Wauwatosa; the other is a group display at Grapes and Tastes, in Cedarburg.

Two Milwaukee-area B+W Photo-Shows

Recently, I had the privilege viewing two new B+W photo exhibits on display in the Milwaukee area. One is a solo show at Mount Mary College, in Wauwatosa; the other is a group display at Grapes and Tastes, in Cedarburg.

10-9-11 Analog Photo Seminar Wrap-Up

Today’s Analog Photo Seminar was a real treat. Three large-format photographers talked about their personal journeys in photography, the creative process, and developing their values through their method of photography. There were not as many attendees as hoped for, but

10-9-11 Analog Photo Seminar Wrap-Up

Today’s Analog Photo Seminar was a real treat. Three large-format photographers talked about their personal journeys in photography, the creative process, and developing their values through their method of photography. There were not as many attendees as hoped for, but

Photo-Education: Milwaukee, October/November

Oct 9, 2011, all day: Analog Photo. Seminar LOTS of info HERE. Oct 13+20, 2011: 6:30-9:00p: “Don’t Be Afraid of Your DSLR” at Mike Crivello’s Cameras. “Don’t Be Afraid of Your DSLR” is a two-night seminar introducing many basic photo-concepts to

Photo-Education: Milwaukee, October/November

Oct 9, 2011, all day: Analog Photo. Seminar LOTS of info HERE. Oct 13+20, 2011: 6:30-9:00p: “Don’t Be Afraid of Your DSLR” at Mike Crivello’s Cameras. “Don’t Be Afraid of Your DSLR” is a two-night seminar introducing many basic photo-concepts to

Milwaukee Photo Education Ops

This late-summer/Fall is looking to be quite busy with photo-educational opportunities in Milwaukee! I have been teaching adult photo-education since 1997 and enjoy sharing my photo-knowledge with people. Here is what’s on my calendar… August 3-October 26, 2011 Wednesdays from

Milwaukee Photo Education Ops

This late-summer/Fall is looking to be quite busy with photo-educational opportunities in Milwaukee! I have been teaching adult photo-education since 1997 and enjoy sharing my photo-knowledge with people. Here is what’s on my calendar… August 3-October 26, 2011 Wednesdays from

Photo-Community: Portrait Gallery and COPA show

Tonight I got to spend a little time taking in a pair of nifty photo exhibits currently on display in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. The first was a 4-person show at the Portrait Gallery in the Marshall Building and the

Photo-Community: Portrait Gallery and COPA show

Tonight I got to spend a little time taking in a pair of nifty photo exhibits currently on display in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. The first was a 4-person show at the Portrait Gallery in the Marshall Building and the

Quick Snaps from the Watrous Gallery

Yesterday, my brother Mitch, and I attended the gallery talk by J. Shimon and J. Lindemann at the Watrous Gallery in the Overture Center at Madison. Julie and Johnny were talking about their part in the “Wisconsin Labor: A Contemporary

Quick Snaps from the Watrous Gallery

Yesterday, my brother Mitch, and I attended the gallery talk by J. Shimon and J. Lindemann at the Watrous Gallery in the Overture Center at Madison. Julie and Johnny were talking about their part in the “Wisconsin Labor: A Contemporary

pro bono: Job Camp

Yesterday, seven other Milwaukee photographers and I donated our time to help out the job seekers of Milwaukee.  The 4th Job Camp was taking place and we worked to create free headshots for people to aid in their new employment

pro bono: Job Camp

Yesterday, seven other Milwaukee photographers and I donated our time to help out the job seekers of Milwaukee.  The 4th Job Camp was taking place and we worked to create free headshots for people to aid in their new employment

The FreeTimer Book of Light

Any of you shutterbugs out there might want to be aware of this… –I am part of a photo-network called the FreeTimers.  The FreeTimers is a network for self-employed photographers to learn from and engage with each other.  I’ve been

The FreeTimer Book of Light

Any of you shutterbugs out there might want to be aware of this… –I am part of a photo-network called the FreeTimers.  The FreeTimers is a network for self-employed photographers to learn from and engage with each other.  I’ve been

Creatives Need Work: Freelancers in Milwaukee

This morning I had the neat opportunity to meet two of Milwaukee’s creatives.  These folks, Kristin Pelisek and George Jirasek, are both seeking freelance opportunities.  So, if you know of something that might fit their skills, please contact them! Kristin

Creatives Need Work: Freelancers in Milwaukee

This morning I had the neat opportunity to meet two of Milwaukee’s creatives.  These folks, Kristin Pelisek and George Jirasek, are both seeking freelance opportunities.  So, if you know of something that might fit their skills, please contact them! Kristin

06-05-10: Same Medium, Very Different Ends

This week I attended two very different art events.  One was the dedication of a photo-poetry-collage, created by high-school students, sponsored by Artists Working in Education (AWE);  the other was a juried show of nature photos by members of the

06-05-10: Same Medium, Very Different Ends

This week I attended two very different art events.  One was the dedication of a photo-poetry-collage, created by high-school students, sponsored by Artists Working in Education (AWE);  the other was a juried show of nature photos by members of the

The First MilwaukeePhotoTweetUp

The MilwaukeePhotoTweetUp took place at the coffeeshop of Gravity, on April 20, 2010. Though there weren’t as many photographers in attendance as I hoped for, there was still plenty of good discussions happening. In attendance were: John Ruebartsch Olivia Hare:

The First MilwaukeePhotoTweetUp

The MilwaukeePhotoTweetUp took place at the coffeeshop of Gravity, on April 20, 2010. Though there weren’t as many photographers in attendance as I hoped for, there was still plenty of good discussions happening. In attendance were: John Ruebartsch Olivia Hare:

Gallery Night at Story School

UPDATED: Look to Third Coast Digest for many Gallery Night photos, including a number from Story School! Here’s a few more Gallery Night Photos! April 16, 2010 saw Story School hosting its first Gallery Night event. This event featured ONE-HUNDRED

Gallery Night at Story School

UPDATED: Look to Third Coast Digest for many Gallery Night photos, including a number from Story School! Here’s a few more Gallery Night Photos! April 16, 2010 saw Story School hosting its first Gallery Night event. This event featured ONE-HUNDRED

A few views from Gallery Night

I’ve received a few snaps here from some folks who visited my exhibits this past Gallery Night. Derek, one of my brothers, made the first two photos at the Story School exhibit. Rikki Thompson, a local photographer and good friend,

A few views from Gallery Night

I’ve received a few snaps here from some folks who visited my exhibits this past Gallery Night. Derek, one of my brothers, made the first two photos at the Story School exhibit. Rikki Thompson, a local photographer and good friend,

UPDATED: Spring 2010 Gallery Night

WHERE’S TROY? Just wanted to give a brief update on all the places you can see my photographs on this soon-to-be-here Gallery Night! April 16th will offer no less than THREE sites where you can see my work! :Renaissance Theaterworks

UPDATED: Spring 2010 Gallery Night

WHERE’S TROY? Just wanted to give a brief update on all the places you can see my photographs on this soon-to-be-here Gallery Night! April 16th will offer no less than THREE sites where you can see my work! :Renaissance Theaterworks

You know, for kids…

I invite you to view the blogs of images and writings from the 6th and 8th grade students at Story School in Milwaukee, a school in the Milwaukee Public School System. I have been acting as artist-in-residence for the past

You know, for kids…

I invite you to view the blogs of images and writings from the 6th and 8th grade students at Story School in Milwaukee, a school in the Milwaukee Public School System. I have been acting as artist-in-residence for the past

PhotoCommunity: Milw Photo-Tweet-Up

On April 20th, 5:30p-8:30p, the first Milwaukee Photo-Tweet-up is going to take place! It should be a swell time to chat, network, commiserate and drink coffee! The Tweet-up will be taking place at Gravity Marketing, LLC, located at 704 S.

PhotoCommunity: Milw Photo-Tweet-Up

On April 20th, 5:30p-8:30p, the first Milwaukee Photo-Tweet-up is going to take place! It should be a swell time to chat, network, commiserate and drink coffee! The Tweet-up will be taking place at Gravity Marketing, LLC, located at 704 S.

MAM: Street Seen preview

Today I was lucky enough to be invited to a preview of the Milwaukee Art Museum’s newest special-exhibition, “Street Seen”. A more detailed report will follow later tonight, or tomorrow a.m., but for now, know this: Lisa Hostetler knows what

MAM: Street Seen preview

Today I was lucky enough to be invited to a preview of the Milwaukee Art Museum’s newest special-exhibition, “Street Seen”. A more detailed report will follow later tonight, or tomorrow a.m., but for now, know this: Lisa Hostetler knows what

Local Biz: Mutually Assured Success

Had three very nice opportunities to meet and greet this week. Acrobash, a large creatives networking event occurred Wednesday night; the Social Media Breakfast and a meeting with Peggy Morsch happened on Thursday morning. All three events were very good,

Local Biz: Mutually Assured Success

Had three very nice opportunities to meet and greet this week. Acrobash, a large creatives networking event occurred Wednesday night; the Social Media Breakfast and a meeting with Peggy Morsch happened on Thursday morning. All three events were very good,