Printing in Edward Weston's Darkroom

Printing in Edward Weston's Darkroom

Have you always wanted to visit Wildcat Hill and see Edward Weston's Darkroom? Here is your chance! In this 25-minute video Kim takes you into Edward Weston’s original darkroom and shows you the very simple techniques that Edward used throughout his life - a historical journey back in time to see how this master used basic tools to make incredible art.

This negative called “Spring” was photographed at Wildcat Hill in 1943. The nude in the photo is Charis Wilson, Edward’s last wife. Edward Weston photographed many wonderful photographs of Charis around his home during the 1940’s.

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Spain Photo Workshop Highlights!
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Spain Photo Workshop Highlights!

Beyond a unique photographic experience, here are the highlights that will complement our program during this fabulous workshop: On April 16th, after our welcoming arrival in Barcelona we will visit the Picasso Museum and see the exhibition Picasso/Dali. Dali/Picasso. For the first time in history, two legends side by side in an exhibition celebrating the surrealism. In the outskirts of Barcelona we will visit the famous Cathedral of Cava: CODORNIU where we will have lunch. Grupo Tragaluz will offer us a extraordinary culinary experience during our nights in Barcelona, where we will try mediterranean food and tapas, served with the best catalan wines. Also during the weekend in the Costa Brava, we will stay in PERELADA, a unique vineyard close to the Dali Museum in Figueres.

Finally on the afternoon of April 22nd, at the end of our workshop, we will have a private visit to Foto Colectania Foundation, the most important photographic archive in Spain. More surprises will happen along our program. But for these you have to join us...

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2014 Andalusia Spain Photo Workshop Video

2014 Andalusia Spain Photo Workshop Video

Please enjoy this short 3 minute video recapping our favorite locations from our 2014 Andalusia Spain Photo Nude Workshop. We photographed in the Alhambra, castles, palaces, a 14th century home, Tito Pepe - the most famous Sherry Winery in Spain and a beautiful modern estate in Sotogrande. We photographed, ate amazing culinary delights, laughed, made long lasting friends and had a wonderful time. Thank you Miguel Soler-Roig and all of the workshop participants.We are currently working on 2 shows in Spain from our last years workshops. We will attend the openings just before our next Spain Workshop April 17-22, 2015. Please join us this spring for our Catalonia Spain Nude Photo Workshop - "The Modernism of Gaudi and the Surrealism of Dali" Registration is now open - Only a few spaces left. Read more at Group Workshops...

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In Celebration of the Black and White Print Video

In Celebration of the Black and White Print Video

We hope you enjoy this video. Epson came to our home and interviewed Kim about Black and White Photography and his life experiences. "Journey to the home of Edward Weston and see his original darkroom. Then listen to his grandson Kim talk about his photographic heritage workshops and his own highly collected traditional Black-and-White work. To many, Black-and-White is the very definition of photography. In addition to a series of tutorials on digital Black-and-White printing, we are honored to present in-depth interviews from two photographic icons (John Sexton) who work with traditional Black-and-White tools. Their incredible insight provides inspiration to us all as we celebrate the Black-and-White print, be it traditional or digital". Thank you Dano!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Greetings! As the year comes to a close, Kim and I wanted to take the time to thank you all! What an amazing year 2014 was! We completed our 2014 Print of the Month Portfolio! A big thank you to our loyal Print of the Month Subscribers! We just mailed out our final December photograph with the handmade Portfolio Box and Cover sheet. More....

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The Weston Story, A lecture by Kim Weston

The Weston Story, A lecture by Kim Weston

Kim was invited to speak at The Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada. The lecture reflects Kim's journey while he was growing up in the Weston Family of Photography. Filled with stories, memories and family photographs. Photos for this lecture are by Edward Weston, Brett Weston, Cole Weston, Helen Weston, Kim Weston, Gina Weston, Winston Boyer, Martha Casanave, Mark Comon, Imogen Cunningham, Don Eddy, Randy Efros, Monterey Herald, William Holgers, Pirkel Jones, Richard C. Miller, Beaumont Newhall, Nolan Preece, Mac Ray, Al Richter, Morris Rosenfeld, Brian Sato, Joe Schrezer, Peter Stackpole, and Huntington Witherill.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Home from Beijing!
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Happy Thanksgiving! Home from Beijing!

We have returned home from The National Art Museum of China. We are very honored and proud to be part of this significant historical show in Beijing. Kim sat on several different discussion panels, was filmed photographing for Chinese TV, gave a lecture at one of the most prominent universities and much more!

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Fun at September Wildcat Studio Nude Workshop
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Fun at September Wildcat Studio Nude Workshop

We had a really great time at the 2014 September Wildcat Studio Nude workshop this last weekend. We had a few returnees, which is always a good testimonial! We met several new photographers and 3 out of the 9 students were women. That made a nice mixing of the groups. In a predominantly male industry, we love having the opportunity to have women photographers participate in our nude workshops.

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