New York City in April

Walking on The High Line

Billboard on The Highline

Visiting the new Islamic Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The tile work was beautiful

Elizabeth Gummere, President of the Santa Cruz Film Festival threw a fabulous kickoff party at The Tannery on April 6th.

My team and I set up the backdrop and invited art and film lovers to pose.

Alice Lenox and Elizabeth Gummere

Kirby Scudder and friends

Gazelle Rider

Peter Sol and friend

Sophia Santiago

Ann Hazels

Mark May 10th on your calendar for the opening night at the Santa Cruz FIlm Festival http://santacruzfilmfestival.org/  .  The 10 day festival is a winner.

I had the privilege of covering a fundraiser for PUBLIC GLASS (http://www.publicglass.org/) Public Glass is a studio and school formed to meet the needs of Bay Area artists working in hot glass and students interested in glass as art. Over the last 10 years, as the premier hot glass non-profit in San Francisco, Public Glass has been a destination for students and artists from around the world who want to learn more or practice their art.  On March 22, PUBLIC GLASS held a fundraiser, which included a lovely dinner and glass blowing exhibition.  Here is Dave Pachen demonstrating his technique. Dave is the lead glass blower for Gumps in San Francisc0.

There were other demonstrating artists.  That oven is hot!

After the piece is heated, it is shaped.

It’s wonderful to see the finished products in Public Glass’s Gallery

Thank you, PUBLIC GLASS, for the wonderful dinner and exhibition.

  START A NEW TRADITION: HOLIDAY PORTRAITS  …  November 25, 26, December 4

When I was growing up, my family had a professional photographer take a family portrait every year.  I love to look at the portraits now, as they kick up all sorts of memories. Everyone deserves to remember. These days, most people have a camera or a phone to take  snaps, but there is a distinct difference between a snapshot and a professional image. Splurge! on this important memory for you and your family.

That’s me on the left.  My brothers weren’t born yet.

That’s all 4 of us.

I am opening THE STUDIO@1010 FAIR for sale Holiday portraits.

November 25, 12:00 – 6:00

November 26, 12:00 – 6:00

December 4, 12:00 – 6:00

Cost is $150.00 plus tax for studio time and CD with edited images.  Come alone or with family and pets. And please bring props, if you like.

Call me 415-515-4765 or email: poppy@poppydegarmo.com for available times

An individual portrait is also a memorable gift and image to keep.

It’s official!  I’ll be running THE STUDIO AT TEN TEN FAIR starting December 1st. It will be a collaboration of photographers and artists.  Stay tuned for our opening event in January.

SECOND PLACE!

Check out the Bookshop Santa Cruz Photography Contest.  The title of the contest is:  ”The Reader Photographed.”    While walking along Westcliff a number of months ago and caught this glimpse, clicked, and entered. Voila!

After reading The Sun Magazine for years and taking a writing workshop by the editors at Esalen , I decided to send in a few shots  The magazine full of interesting writing, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as unique and artful photographs. I’m pleased to be part of  the November issue, where you’ll find a my photo on page 22.  The photo was taken a number of years ago during “mud season’ in the Sierras.  I call it Leopard Boots.

Califa is a muse to me.  I have photographed her in her many incarnations through the years.  She is presently a film producer and director in LA.  She visited Santa Cruz last week and we set off to the studio.

Last Thursday was the  Palo Alto Film Festival.  I shot in the street on Opening Night, luring the festival people onto my white backdrop.

My assistant, Teale, was happy to pose with guests.

My electrical friends were sorry that I didn’t have power

Shelby Graham is the curator and director at the Mary Porter Sesnon Gallery at  University of California Santa Cruz.  She agreed to sit for me as I prepare for my next “Townies” exhibit.  I’ll be working on this exhibit throughout the rest of 2011 and into 2012, as I put together the June show.  Stay tuned for more “Townies.”

Portrait of Bil

Bil is an artist who lives in Pescadero

 Elizabeth Gummere

Mark your calendar for the First Annual Palo Alto International Film Festival, September 29th thorough October 2nd at various venues in Palo Alto.  Opening Night, the feature is Life In A Day, produced by giant, Ridley Scott.  This is not to be missed.  Santa Cruz’s Elizabeth Gummere, President of the Board of Directors of the Santa Cruz Film Festival is adding her talents to the mix and she needed an updated head shot.  I’ll be shooting celebs and festival attendees on opening night, red carpet style.