The Grand Opening

Finally the dream has become a reality as my own gallery has opened  its doors in April 2019.  Though I´ve had success displaying my photography in various galleries around the country, the number and scale of images I wanted to display was always a concern.  I also wanted to have a space to showcase my work without limitations to size, color or subject matter all of which can be concerns for various galleries.  After growing tired of looking for the ideal space to house my images, I came across what I considered was the perfect spot in downtown Hollywood, Florida.  Right in the heart of the Art District and bustling with action, the space was already being used as an artist workshop so all it needed was some changes in order to transform it to what I needed.  After a month of hard work, the gallery opened its doors on April 13, 2019 to a wonderful reception of friends and family.  Seriously, I coundn´t have asked for more. 

Due to the location´s “artsy” lifestyle, the gallery was well received by patrons and fellow business neighbors along with the City of Hollywood.  The gallery will not only be showcasing my landscape photography but will also be the place to hold photography classes.  The first round of classes are geared towards the beginner wishing to simply take better pictures.  No fancy camera equipment will be needed but a good disposition to learn and have fun is.  Of course,  in keeping with my heritage, I encourage participants to bring their favorite wine to class and share the joy of making new friends and learning a thing or two about photography.  Check out my website for further details on the classes and to register.

Next time you´re wondering through Hollywood, stop on by and say ¨hello¨.  Check out the large prints on the walls and enjoy the space.  No pressure to buy anything so come on by.  The address is 120 South 20 Avenue, Hollywood, FL, 33020.

See you soon.

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I love Naples, Florida

Photographing Naples for Neapolitan Magazine is always such a pleasure. Firstly, I love the drive to Naples from Fort Lauderdale because it cuts through the heart of the Everglades. As a landscape photographer, I love the Everglades. Secondly, I just happen to love the feel and sophistication of Naples.

For this particular session, as I drove closer to Naples the weather started getting a bit rough. Though the rain and lightning were threatening my photo session, it also provided me with a chance for a wonderful sunset if the clouds moved just a bit to the west. Well, the the weather Gods were on my side that afternoon because I stepped into a beach that was aglow with a mixture of clouds and sunset colors. Thankfully, I was able to take the necessary shots to supply Neapolitan with a cool image for them to use (page 25). You can see the magazine here.

I ended up with several images of the iconic Naples pier with the sun setting behind it. You can check out some of these images by visiting my portfolio.

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