January 20, 2015
A candid shot of a couple passing through downtown Asheville. It was a week later while reviewing the image that I noticed the cat nestled on the shoulders of the man on the right.
A shoulder to lean on
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
Walnut Street, downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
The Full Monte (Carlo)
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
January 17, 2015.
Winter in downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
Winter’s Closeness
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
January 11, 2015, Asheville, NC.
FASHMOB II is the long awaited follow up to the first FASHMOB held back in late 2014 in Asheville, NC. The followup was held Sunday, January 11th at The Crow and Quill, a small club on Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville. In the words of event host Duncan Chaboudy, “The purpose of this get-together is to bring together photographers who want to shoot and models/actors/dancers/solo musicians who want to be photographed.”
On Camera Flash
Having missed the first round, I made sure I marked my calender for the sequel. And I was not alone in that idea. Although many models and photographers planned to participate, a mere four individuals attended the first event in downtown Asheville at the parking garage atop the Pack Library on Haywood Street. Having learned of the wonderful photos that were taken of the few models that made it on that cold evening, word of mouth spread of a second outing. Cut to the chase: some 126 photographers and models ascended on the tiny club at 106 Lexington Avenue.
Nearby lamp for lightsource
For me, the event was twofold: It was a great opportunity to try out my ”new” old lens—a 1980 35mm Nikon that I just purchased; and to meet new people, some old friends, and hopefully grab some good shots. The premise of the gathering was to utilize the venue’s ambient light without the assistance of flash. Being a very dark club, photographers eventually resorted to artificial lighting such as strobes, flashes and various handheld lamps for continuous lighting. I managed some very artsy shots using the available light, but did find it necessary to use some flash to reduce my camera’s ISO and stop down my lens for sharper images.
Handheld lamp
Included here are several of my photos that I felt captured some of the mood of the evening—a variety of images featuring either flash, available light such as a nearby lamp, or a continuous light source that someone brought to the event to…shed a little light on the matter!
All in all, it was a very successful turnout. There should be another FASHMOB this coming April (maybe “Son of FASHMOB”?)
More info on future shoots may be found at the Facebook event page.
Pictured above: Crystal, Emma D, and Jacqueline Lowe (on piano)
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
January 4, 2014.
Crossing at the junction of Biltmore Avenue and Broadway, downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
Waiting for the light
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
This is a photo that I recently sold to the new Lenoir-Rhyne University campus located in Asheville, North Carolina. the photo was part of a past f32 Group photography exhibition that emphasized mentoring and teaching. The photo is on display as part of the university’s permanent collection. This photograph is also included in my book of downtown Asheville street photography entitled “The Art of Performance”.
Mentoring
Currently, the f32 Group is exhibiting a new show entitled “Life in the Blue Ridge Mountains”. The exhibit focuses on the landscape an culture of the Appalachian region. I have two photos of local musicians on display.
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
January 4, 2015
Parking Garage on Biltmore Avenue, downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
6 Dollar Flat Rate
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
November 28, 2014, Loganville, Georgia.
Essentially a case of lazily driving along in traffic and suddenly stepping on the brakes, making a wild U-Turn in the middle of the highway and jumping out of the car to get that shot.
Got Trash?
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
December 13, 2014
The Chocolate Fetish on Haywood Street, downtown Asheville, North Carolina.
Outside the Chocolate Fetish
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
December 22, 2014.
While scoping out downtown Asheville for photo opportunities, I came across this street performer just across Patton Avenue in the personae of a more progressive interpretation of the Biblical Moses. Rather than brandishing tablets with the universally accepted Ten Commandants, he merely advertised one simple message of sage advice: “Love is the answer.”
Moses parting Patton Avenue
I spoke with the busker briefly, in between taking photos of him waving the peace sign to passersby on Biltmore and Broadway. He revealed to me that he has been traveling across country with his act. He was in Los Angeles where he said the people really embraced his work, and has found Asheville as much if not more accommodating to his performance. His brief stint on L.A.’s Rodeo Drive was less than successful stating that “The rich people there kinda kept their distance from me.”
Just before we parted (pun intended), he handed me his business card so I can send him some photos. I briefly scanned the card and quickly placed it in my back pocket for safe keeping…or so I thought. In the bustle of shopping later that day, I must have lost the card when I pulled out my wallet that was in the same pants pocket, and consequently dropping the card somewhere in the streets of Asheville.
If anyone knows the performers name and contact information, shoot me an email at joelongobardiphotography@gmail.com
Until then, I’ll be eating bitter herbs as my penance.
Love is the answer
All images © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved.
joelongobardiphotography.com/
joelongobardiphotography.com/books
Content © Joe Longobardi. All Rights Reserved. Powered by WordPress