New Orleans Relief

I was in New Orleans a few years ago. It is a remarkable place and I am saddened by the disaster that has recently happened. Wanting to do something I decided to give the profits from one photograph of a New Orleans Cemetery (see left) to Second Harvest (www.secondharvest.com).

Basically I want to offer the print for $35. The only money I will be taking out will be for postage and packing (that should only be about $2). For international orders I will need to add $5 for P&P ($40 total)

The print is exactly the same as the framed prints I sell. It is printed on 11x8.5 inch paper with an image size of 9.5 inches along the longest edge. It is also coated with a UV protection. I'm offering this print un-matted and unframed to save on cost of postage and to keep the cost down.

One concern I have is proving to people that the money will actually go to Second Harvest. I'm not sure quite how to do that. I spoke to Laura Traut at Second Harvest and she agreed that the best way was to post the names of the people or company donating (with a link to their site if they wish) CHECK THE LIST HERE. Whatever I do not spend on postage will of course be added to the fund.

If you don't want a print but would like to make a donation to Second Harvest you can visit: www.secondharvest.com

I got a call asking to donate a copy of the photo to a silent auction being held at Jacques Imo Restaurant in New York. If you're in the area in September 14th please stop by and show your support. Goto their web site at: www.jacquesimosnyc.com for more details.

UPDATE: The donated print raised over $200 at the silent auction. The auction itself raised over $91,000 for the Red Cross New Orleans relief effort.

UPDATE: $665.00 RAISED

On 1st October $35 was donated to Second Harvest.

On 30th Sept $180 was donated to Second Harvest.

On 23rd Sept $250 was donated to Second Harvest.

This brings the total raised to over $665.00. (including the print donated to the silent auction)

October 26th, 2005 Talk on Street Photography

On the 26th October I will be giving a talk on Street and Architectural photography at the North County Photographic Society.

The talk will include some history and techniques of street photography and will also include some of my favorite photographers both past and present. There will also be a slide show of my own work, both street and architectural.

Visit their web site for further information: www.nc-photo.org

Location:  Quail Botanical Gardens in Encinitas (exit Interstate 5 at Encinitas Blvd and proceed east 0.5 miles to Quail Gardens Drive (turn north and drive 0.4 miles....look for the entrance driveway to the Gardens on the left/west side.)  Their phone is 760.436.3036 during business hours.

June, 2005 Eiffel Tower Sold At Auction

OK, not the real one. A photo I took in Paris of the Eiffel Tower sold at a charity auction for $200 this month to raise money for local children. The auction was organized and run by the Rotary Club.

May, 2005 SOLO SHOW "Traveling Light" - The Photographs of Paul Sewell

May is a very special month for me, I have my first solo show. "Traveling Light" will include a selection of street and travel photography.

You are invited to the opening reception on Saturday, 14th May between 3:00 and 5:00 pm. The reception coincides with the Escondido “2nd Saturday Art Walk”. Hope to see you there!

There was a great turnout on the 14th May. I’d also like to thank Donna Cosentino (the Gallery Director) for hosting the reception and for doing such a great job in hanging all 34 photos in the show.

I always say that the most important thing about looking at a photograph is the stories that you can tell about it, not the story the photographer imagined. One couple I talked to told me of how a photograph I took in Manayunk, PA made them feel home-sick for Philly. I shared stories of walking through Paris with a woman who was born and raised there. Talking to these people made me notice things about some of my photographs that I had never seen before.

February, 2005 4 Photos in F-Stop Magazine

For the third month running my photographs will be in f-stop magazine. The theme this month was open so I decided to submit a selection of some of my favorites.