Ami Vitale, top photo journalist, talks at TTL

April 12, 2011 during the reception for her new exhibition: Behind the Headlines at Through This Lens, Ami Vitale shared her ideas about how to make compelling and honest photographs. "Get to know your subject" is the best way to describe her philosophy. Ms . Vitale is very much a humanitarian. She has often photographed in difficult situations, but points out that life continues, and beauty is often just around the corner from the uglier side of life. Ms. Vitale encourages anyone interested in making good images to spend as much time as possible getting to know and to by known by the subjects. Her work proves that her approach works. Through This Lens is proud to have her work on display through June 11th of this year.
Photograph of Ami Vitale and listeners courtesy of and copyright by Wendell Hull

Connie Imboden Talk & Reception

Friday night, March 4th, about 40 visitors were present as Connie Imboden gave a formal presentation about her photography. In chronological order Ms. Imboden presented images and shared information about how the images were made, and in some cases, what had influenced her to make them. The talk was spiced with literary reference and a generous number of projected images. Most of Imboden's images are shot in, and sometimes under, water.

Through This Lens also has a small display of her framed gelatin-silver prints. Most of Ms. Imboden's books sold out after the presentation - though we hope to receive more soon.

Color Fidelity in the Digital Workflow

Sunday afternoon master printer and photographer, Wojtek Wojdynski, presented techniques for managing color consistency from start to finish in digital photography. About 25 people attended this first free workshop at Through This Lens. We hope to make other presentations as well as continuing with our history of artists' receptions and talks.

Friday, March 4th, artist, Connie Imboden, will give a talk and visual presentation during her reception. Since this will take place at a special time, please note that Through This Lens will stay open until 8PM that evening. The presentation will begin at 7PM sharp.

Vicki H. Wilson Reception Bright and Tasty

Last Friday, February 18th, Vicki Wilson's opening reception was a smash. Ms. Wilson's photographs, all printed on canvas, are bright and cheery to go along the the promise of Springtime - hopefully not far off. Her daughter and friends also laid a fabulous table. While you missed some great food, the photographs will be on display through April 9th - so don't miss that chance too. Food photograph courtesy of and copyright by David Page.

ChemoToxic reviewed in IndyWeek by Chris Vitiello

Willie Osterman's work entitled ChemoToxic on display at Through This Lens has just been reviewed by Chris Vitiello in the Independent Weekly's Artery on-line. Chris tells me that the review also be published in the Wednesday, February 9th, edition of the paper. Please follow this link to read the review: Positive images: Documenting chemotherapy with archaic photography techniques.

In case you have not seen the exhibition it will be on display through March 12th, 2011 - but don't wait until the last minute. See it any time during our normal business hours: 10:30AM - 5:30PM Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays until 4PM.

New Grossman Prints Arrive

We have just received new prints of Will Grossman's "Sunbeam" - the most popular image ever exhibited at Through This Lens. The image is iconic, and at first looks like it could have been made in the 1930s. It was shot in 1974, when Grossman was a relative newcomer to the area. We have several other prints from this series, but "Sunbeam" is a must see. The prints are signed by the artist, and printed on cotton-fiber with fade-resistant Epson inks. Prints are available in 8x12, 11x17 and 16x24 inches.

Kolkin Exhibition reviewed in Herald-Sun

Blue Greenberg, Arts writer for the Herald-Sun newspaper in Durham, NC, has written a very favorable review of Jon Kolkin's exhibition "Equilibrium" currently on display at Through This Lens. If you want to see the article you'll find it on page D3 of the October 22 issue of the paper - or click Herald-Sun Kolkin Article to read on-line.

Also, a semi-private reception will be held on Sunday, October 24th. Jon will speak at 4PM. The art and the food will make it worth your while. PS: If you are reading this, then you're invited!