C.R.I.T.: Ben Gebo

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Thursday, January 31, 2013

C.R.I.T. Quarterly: Issue 3 Release Party

This month, we at C.R.I.T. are releasing the third issue of our quarterly book. This winter issue includes the photographic works of artists Kitty Ethridge, Ben Gebo, Beth A. Gilbert, Laura Miner, Traverse Day Robinette, Hannah Bemelmans, Michael Powers, and Dina Shaposhnikova.

Cover Image: © Hannah Bemelmans

In celebration of the release, please join us on Saturday, February 2nd from 7 pm - 9 pm at Redtail Studio, for an exhibition of photographs from the publication along with light refreshments.

Copies of Issue 3, along with limited copies of Issue 2, will be on sale at the reception. Issue 3 will also be available online beginning the day of the release; so stay tuned for the link on this blog!

Also, earlier on Feb 2nd, from 1pm - 6 pm, please visit our table at the Underground Artist & Burner Bazaar. Members of CRIT will be selling prints, along with copies of Issue 3.

Redtail, 369 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210 (7th Floor)

Poster Design © Doug Harry, Poster Images © Ben Gebo, Beth A. Gilbert, and Hannah Bemelmans

Monday, October 1, 2012

Issue 2 Release Party: Another Excellent Night For Photography


Top left to right: Hannah Bemelmans, Beth Gilbert, Kitty Ethridge, Traverse Robinette, Michael Powers, Peter Leavitt, Laura Miner, and Dina Shaposhnikova. Image courtesy of Kathleen Gens

On Saturday September 15th C.R.I.T. launched the second issue of our quarterly publication. It was a fabulous evening at Dowd Properties, the owner of which, Paula Dowd, generously hosted this event and exhibited our photographs.

It was a beautiful late summer evening in Davis Sq. and it is safe to say we had double the turn out from our last rollicking event at Aviary. It was very much a success.

Everyone from CRIT would like to thank our family, friends, and new friends for supporting us once again. Also, a special thanks to Paula Dowd for allowing us to use her business as a venue for this event and for exhibiting our photographs for the month of September.

The Summer 2012 issue of C.R.I.T. is available online for purchase here, in soft and hardcover.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Book Release Party at Aviary: Success!

Courtesy of Myron Belfast

This past Saturday, our reception at Aviary was a huge success!
As Traverse said,

"The energy at the opening could hardly be contained by the four walls of Aviary."

We had an amazing turnout, and sold a bunch of books.
C.R.I.T. wants to thank all of our family, friends, and people off the street for coming out and supporting us. We thank Lindsay Metivier at Aviary for being a gracious and accommodating hostess.

After the success of this reception, there is no question that C.R.I.T. will be making more books, and having more exhibitions in the near future.

If you didn't get your copy on Saturday, you can still buy Selections at Aviary or online.

See more photos on Flickr

Monday, April 16, 2012

Our First Book, and Reception at Aviary

Camera Records In Time presents our first quarterly publication titled, Selections.

It features the photography of Kitty Ethridge, Ben Gebo, Beth Gilbert, Peter Leavitt, Laura Miner, Traverse Robinette, and Jamie Spear.

This Saturday, April 21st, from 6 pm - 9 pm we will hold a celebratory reception at Aviary, located at 48 South St. Jamaica Plain, MA.
Join us for snacks, drinks, and some amazing photographers!
Copies of the book will be on display and available for purchase.
Selections is also available for purchase online at Lulu.com.
Much thanks to Aviary for hosting this reception.
Hope to see you there!

Monday, September 19, 2011

C.R.I.T.'s First Group Show!

For the first time in C.R.I.T.'s history, we will be having a group exhibition! The gallery is in an amazing old silverware factory turned studio space in East Boston. We are so lucky to have such a diverse collection of styles and formats in this show. The exhibition runs from now until July 31st, with a closing reception on July 30th.

Hours:
The gallery is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm via the main entrance with the label "175 McClellan" there is also a large wooden ramp at this entrance.
Weekend appointments available with Traverse Robinette.

Directions:
175 McClellan HWY East Boston 02128
The building is a brown warehouse in the same complex as Planet Fitness. It is near the Courtyard Hotel, you can cut through the parking lot. The entrance for the night of the reception is the one closest to the highway, with the label "Executive Offices" just above the door.
We will have balloons marking that entrance and signs guiding guests to the gallery.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Kitty Ethridge 8/19/11

The images you see here are the results of an ongoing personal project I’m working on and an assignment Ben G and I occasionally give our selves. The one thing they have in common is all were taken at night, one of my favorite times to shoot, and all without a tripod. The artificial lights moodily reflecting off the shiny surfaces, the cool shadows on the streets, sidewalks and the exterior of the buildings, especially after or during a rainfall can make for some pretty interesting photos.

The first image here is from a project I’ve been working on down in DC. The second was taken that same night but randomly. Both are examples of me trying out particular styles, a photographer trying to find her way. Am I more interested in photo essays/documentary or architecture? Or all the other subjects I like to shoot? Why pick and choose when it could be ultimately beneficial to my craft to try as many different styles as possible.

Both of these were shot with the same zoom. I wanted to pack as light as possible and the zoom just gave me more flexibility without having to lug around several different lens.

For the photo essay.

Something more formal.

These next 3 images are from the night ride assignments. They seem random and the subject matter is more or less but I’ve made decisions that I don’t ordinarily make. One is I’m only shooting with a 50mm 1.4 lens. Secondly, I’m trying to create more abstract images. It’s a first time for me for both. Lastly, one rule of the assignment is we have to make exactly 6 images we’re happy with so actually I’m not shooting randomly at all.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Ben Gebo 7/17/2011

In mid June, I went on a three week road trip across America. It's something I've done a few times before, but never as extensive and rigorous. We traveled 7,500 miles with stops in Louisville, Denver, Los Angeles, Fargo, and many other places(See the map http://goo.gl/9989q) with a lot of unscheduled stops along the way. I didn't plan out the route or destinations, just tagged along knowing I could have this be the start of a project or an addition to my travel portfolio. I think it's both. The only rule I gave myself while traveling was to photograph two people a day and have a camera around my neck whenever possible. Here are four portraits I took during my trip with a moleskine entry accompanying each picture. America is nicer, weirder, and more beautiful than you think.