Self portrait

I have made a commitment to myself to photograph as much as I can, really challenging my comfort zone....thank you Hal,http://www.dreambiggercoaching.com/. As many of you know, especially Nicole, I hate having my photo taken, of course that is why I am usually on the other side of the camera. This weekend I wanted to do an artist play day and as I was looking for models I realized the only one I could find to model was me. So I took photos of me and found one that I actually like. Of course there is only one identifiable trait.......

The two photographs of mine in "The Point of Departure" Exhibit.

Awarded second place

Paige and Peacock Feather Point of Departure V.

Kendell in water was also in the top 10 for this exhibit.

"Points of Departure" Exhibit

I am beyond thrilled to have had 2 of my photographs selected in the "Points of Departure" exhibit at the Visarts Center in Rockville, MD. 743 photographs were submitted, 53 images were selected by 5 Jurors who are Canon's "Explorers of Light": Clay Blackmore, Joyce Tenneson, Steve Inglima, Gregory Heisler, and Eddie Tapp. Both of my images were in the top 10. AND, to my excitement a photograph I took of one of my mentoring students, Paige Zeitler took second place.
On a very personal note their facility includes the Monte Zucker Center for Photography, named after  a dear friend of mine who mentored me when I first came out of college. He would have been proud!

Nicole flies solo

We all had an amazing time last night when we attended the opening of Nicole's first solo exhibit.
A very large crowd came to see her amazing photos. Although I have been mentoring her for the past few years, even I was moved by the emotional maturity that this 19 year expressed. She and her work are an inspiration to many people on many levels.

Seeing Nicole for the first time in MONTHS!

She came over to the studio today and we talked non stop for 3 1/2 hours. We had a lot of catching up, she is taking 4 classes at college and well I have been in Florida most of the winter.
I hope all of you out there can come and see her first one woman exhibit on Wednesday at the Town Hall in Danbury. She will always remember her first solo show.
We are also planning some exciting events and classes together in the near future.
Congrads to you Nicole!!!!

almost 12 years later

I loved photographing Gina and Craig almost 12 years ago. Their wedding was at Tappan Hill http://www.abigailkirsch.com, and it was a fairy tale wedding It was late fall and the light was perfect for infrared, there was so much love in the air. Funny, I remember their wedding like it was yesterday. Today Gina and I ate lunch with their daughter Vanessa. How blessed am I to still be in touch after all of these years and to be a part of one anothers life.

Creative Clusters ~ a wonderful opportunity for networking for creatives in all disiplines.

"Creative Clusters" Networking Forum
Co-sponsred by HVCA and the Center for New Media and the Arts.

Friday, MARCH 19
7-9 PM
Wine & Cheese served
RSVP Requested
See PDF Flyer

Center for New Media and the Arts
186 Greenwood Ave., Bethel/ Second Floor
RSVP via Email
(include your name, address, phone)

This event is a cross-disciplinary and informal networking forum for the free and open exchange of information and ideas related to all forms of the arts, including visual and literary arts, theatre, music and other performing arts, fine crafts and artful fabrications and more!

A few reasons you don't want to miss this!
Connect with other people
Create and/or expand your tribe!
Problem solve
Share ideas -new information
Relax
Munch & Mingle
Explore new Opportunities
INTENDED AUDIENCE: emerging, mid-career, and professional visual and performing artists, designers, writers, film, business professionals, and anyone looking to connect with the creative community

FEE: HVCA members -Free; non-HVCA members $10.00
Wine & Cheese served / RSVP requested via email or call 203-798-0760

Registered participants (partial listing) include: Lionel Bascom, Author & Professor; Vicky Bloch, - Owner/operator of At Home Design, consultant service; Gloria Capone; accomplished singer and teacher; Jill Henderson, President, CT Dance Alliance; Rene Hue -Owner/operator of Willow Designs, Kristen Jenson - Well known Lifestyle Photographer, former International Model; Laurie Klein - Renowned leader in non-traditional Photography, Author, Lecturer, & Teacher; Hal Tweedy -over 35 years experience as a Creativity Coach, Business Coach, and a Life Coach of artists of all types; And more!

Artist Reception at Danbury City Hall

Artist's Reception for Nicole Cudzilo's Solo Photography Exhibit entitled: "Wakeful Dreamers"

WHEN: Wednesday March 17th
WHERE: Danbury City Hall 3d floor
TIME: 5:30-7:30pm
COST: FREE!!!

Nicole Cudzilo is a nineteen year-old local photographer. She has trained under the professional guidance of Laurie Klein- a protege of the great landscape photographer Ansel Adams. Nicole has been invited to show her work at a six week long exhibition at the mayor's office in the city hall in Danbury CT, in partnership with the Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance.

The exhibit is being shown March 4th-April 15th. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 6:00pm.
Invite all of your friends and come down for some light refreshments and some photography!

ALL WORK IS FOR SALE!!!

Contact Nicole at: nicolecudzilo@gmail.com for more information.