But I would be remiss if didn't let people know that this will be the fifth year I have shot Mayor Mike's New Nine for Mayor Mike's Restaurant in downtown Hartford. I have had the honor of being asked to document nine awesome people hand-picked by the former Mayor of Hartford as people who have in some way contributed to the success of Hartford as a community.
I love it not only because I love shooting it, but because I love all of the incredible people that I get to meet from all walks of life in Hartford. Musicians, artists, boxing commissioners, former NBA basketball players, educators, you name it!
Each July we have an opening / unveiling where the new nine see their pictures for the first time in front of a crowd of people- and it is BIG- 20x30 black and white prints, beautifully framed and hung. No pressure to get it right, huh??!
I am a ball of nerves because I want them to be thrilled with their images so bad- it's the ultimate in putting yourself out there to be asked to be on the wall - that's one thing- but to actually be on it, so BIG, and for an entire YEAR...? Well, that is another thing entirely!
So here are the particulars: please come and celebrate with me!
When: This TUESDAY July 22nd at 5:00
Where: Mayor Mike's restaurant, 283 Asylum Street Hartford CT
What: Unveiling / Fundraiser - (there is a small donation at the door benefitting the Greater Hartford Arts Council & Channel 3's Camp for Kids)
Here are some of my favorites from the past four years!
Luis Sanchez
Manny Liebert
Donny Marshall
Paul Brown
3 comments:
wow. just seems like yesterday when I helped you at the first show. you were pregnant with jack and we were scrambling to hang the descriptions...
have a great opening!
has it been a YEAR already since we did the Portrait House thing in conjunction with that?! wow!!
will be there with bells on. not really, that would be annoying. can't wait!
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