Keeping Photography Imaging Fresh in the Digital Age
Digital is a funny animal. It certainly took a while for it to look as good as its analog ancestors. But it does… looks as good now, in my opinion. It has come in very tiny steps though and will probably continue to evolve in ways we can’t imagine. Those steps can be a bit [...]
Henri Cartier-Bresson… last days in Chicago
If you are at all a lover of imagery, art, photography or the human spirit, do yourself a favor and check out the Henri Cartier-Bresson – The Modern Century photography exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago before it closes after this weekend. Cartier-Bresson is on a very short list of photographers who have had [...]
Billy Sheahan Photography at the 1st ever Chicago edition of The Dirty Show this weekend
It’s been a very busy and creative 2010. I’m optimistic about new opportunities for all of us as the year progresses. And in that spirit, I’m happy to announce I’ll be showing my photography at the first ever Chicago edition of The Dirty Show this weekend. It will be quite the scene with over 69 [...]
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
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 [...]
Billy Sheahan Photography iPhone App Now Available
Billy Sheahan Photography iPhone App is now available from Billy Sheahan on Vimeo. The Billy Sheahan Photography iPhone App is Now available as a free download from the iTunes Store. (Link opens iTunes)
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
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. [...]
Billy’s iPhone App video preview
Billy Sheahan Photography iPhone App is now available from Billy Sheahan on Vimeo.
Billy on your iPhone…. a preview
In a few weeks you’ll be able to download the Billy Sheahan Photography iPhone App. News, photos, videos, gallery exhibition information and more. It will be a free download from the iTunes store. Coming this November.
The Last Month
I’m pretty sure this is the longest I’ve gone in years without writing in my blog here. Exactly a month ago was the last entry. I’ve learned that sometimes it’s just not possible to accomplish everything on one’s to do list and still get enough sleep to remain healthy. There is simply: What do I [...]
Billy Sheahan Photography August 2009 Postcard
Buckminster Fuller, the American philosopher, architect, and inventor once said, “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” I’ve been getting a lot of requests this year to direct television commercials. Creatives from a few advertising agencies who have been fans [...]
NY2-398
For the better part of the day today, that was me. NY2-398. Apparently I can’t say much more about what this means exactly, because I signed a lot of paperwork agreeing not to. What I can tell you is that I spent a lot of time with some amazing artists in Greenwich Village for about [...]
FOTOBAMA exhibit opens today in Washington DC
It’s been a busy and introspective week here at Billy Sheahan Photography. First, the FOTOBAMA exhibit opens today May 7th at the Newseum on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC and runs through September 7th. One of my President Obama Election Night Grant Park Rally photos will be on exhibit as part of their new gallery. [...]
New Billy Sheahan Photography Openings in Chicago and Washington DC
It continues to be a busy 2009 and for that I am extremely grateful. It seems like there is always some good news to speak about. First, I’ll be having an opening in Chicago at Hootenanny this Thursday April 30th at 6:30pm. It’s a great television and film post house where I have a lot [...]
Taking down the Naked Work show
Today I took down my “Naked Work” photo show at The Gallery at The Colonie. It’s always a bit sad to take down a show, but buyers are waiting for their images and it’s good to know so many pieces are going to good homes. The Colonie is really a great exhibition gallery, and I’ll [...]
Gallery Opening a Big Success
I’m a very fortunate man. The public opening at The Gallery at The Colonie was a great success. Turnout was great. I would have to estimate about half of the people in attendance I hadn’t met before, which is really incredible. I’m very grateful for all the kind words and support I received from everyone I met [...]
Billy Sheahan Photography Gallery Opening Tonight!
Billy Sheahan Photography The Gallery at The Colonie “Naked Work 2000 to 2008″ Plus a preview of recent New Orleans work Artistic Stimulation Sale All photography in the main gallery $100 or two for $175 Saturday March 21st 6 to 10pm 610 N. Fairbanks 3rd Floor Chicago, IL Come see a retrospective of my naked [...]
Billy Sheahan Photography Gallery Opening March 21st
Save the date! For everyone who has been patiently waiting for the public opening of my exhibition at The Gallery at The Colonie, the wait is over… Billy Sheahan Photography Naked Work 2000 – 2008 Saturday evening March 21st 6pm to 10pm The Gallery at The Colonie 610 N. Fairbanks, 3rd floor Chicago, IL 60611 [...]
Ninth Ward Visit
With the wonderful “Desire” Exhibition opening and lecture behind me, yesterday I was able to spend a little time concentrating on making photographs. New Orleans photographer Andrea Caldwell was kind enough to drive Mayumi Lake and me into the ninth ward for a few hours to see what progress or lack thereof has been made [...]
Inspiration Day
Today was inspiration day. Sometimes I forget to put down my camera and experience things with my own eyes when I’m traveling. So today I mostly put down my camera and headed to the French Quarter to a very specific photography gallery that’s been on my list. A Gallery for Fine Photography is actually a [...]
Wonderful NOPA “Desire” Opening
It was a great night tonight for the “Desire” opening at the New Orleans Photo Alliance. Even though the gallery staff was worried that the very popular Krewe du Vieux parade happening in the French Quarter tonight might keep the turnout down a bit, there was a constant stream of people in to view the [...]
New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery
Took a walk over to the NOPA Gallery today before the opening tonight. It’s a beautiful space and I was warmly welcomed by Tom and Michelle who are managing and curating the gallery. It’s going to be a great night and I’m looking forward to meeting the brilliant photographer Mayumi Lake, who selected the photographs [...]
Beautiful New Orleans
Before I say anything else, this is right outside my front door. I open my door and this is what I see. It’s the Patio Degas at Maison St. Charles where I’m staying while I’m here. A beautiful patio where I spend a lot of my time when I’m not out and about in this [...]
