Posts Tagged ‘Octavia Art Gallery’

Escaping Ida

Escaping Ida

FADE IN: Billy sitting alone at a table at a cafe in New Orleans under a single light, that even though it’s noon, illuminates only him. A cigarette dangles from his mouth, channeling William Shatner… or is it Stewie? “She packed my bags… last night… pre-flight…. Zero hour… 5…. pm… And I’m gonna be… HIGH… [...]


New Orleans and… Japan, of all places

New Orleans and... Japan, of all places

The opening at Octavia Art Gallery in New Orleans was tremendous and amazing. I really love it here. I met more incredible artists and people who came by to check out all the great photography at the Exotica Exhibition. The gallery manager Emily was so kind in the way she welcomed me and made me [...]


Chicago and New Orleans and everything in between

Chicago and New Orleans and everything in between

Well it’s turning out to be a busy and productive Fall here at Billy Sheahan Photography. Lots of long days but plenty to show for it. I’ve been shooting like someone’s going to take away my camera. Incredibly prolific time these days. Everything from beauty to music to advertising and even a television commercial. And [...]


BIlly Sheahan Photography October 2009 Postcard

BIlly Sheahan Photography October 2009 Postcard

What a difference a couple of miles makes. New Orleans is a complicated city. One of my favorites in the world. But complicated. When I visited there last February for a gallery exhibition I was showing my photography in, most of New Orleans looked like it was getting back to normal 3-1/2 years after Katrina. [...]