Exhibits/Events/Lectures

Weston Photography Newsletter #12

Brett Weston sitting on wood pile
Brett Weston sitting on wood pile

Greetings!

The winter months are quickly passing us by and spring will be upon us very soon. The waves along the coast have been amazing. I can't remember a year were we have had such great waves all winter long. We have had some rain and we have had some cold weather too!

Fireplace at Wildcat Hill
Fireplace at Wildcat Hill

This wasn't the year to be turning our propane heater off in our main room. Brrrrrr. We must be crazy. Look at the handsome Brett Weston posing by our house after cutting down a pine tree. I am sure they burned as much wood as we have. Ok no one burns wood the way Kim does! Its nonstop. Well, as we sat in front of our little electric heater every morning we looked at each other and thought we are too old for this, we aren't getting any younger! So we gave in and are getting a wood insert for our house. Imagine no more cold days and evenings! It will be a trade off. We will miss the look of our old dear fireplace, we really love the look of it. But the trade off is HEAT!

Kim Weston February Print of the Month

Kim Weston - Anasazi Light
Kim Weston - Anasazi Light

"Anasazi Lights" an intimate black and white, silver gelatin fine art photograph available until February 28, 2013 for $250. After the month is over the price goes up to $400, currently we are on #10 after this one is sold the price goes to $800. This photograph was taken last year at the Dynamic Nude Workshop. Dates for this years workshop are October 7-13 or October 14-20. Don't miss this workshop. Its that good! See below.

Fine Art Photography Workshops 2013

We have quite a few wonderful workshops scheduled for this year! 

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Kim Weston - Nude at Wildcat Hill

Wildcat Studio Nude - 1 space left open! 

April 5-7. Come to Carmel and get inspired, push your comfort level, expose yourself in the process, meet new photographers with the same passion! Be creative in a safe environment. No worries about will the models show up. Let us do all the arranging. Enjoy yourself!

Kim Weston Photographing in Big Sur CA
Kim Weston Photographing in Big Sur CA

Big Sur Nude Photography Workshop - Class is Full! June 7-9. (Email me to be put on wait list) 

Visit a new location on the beautiful Big Sur Coastline. Challenge yourself to work in a small intimate group. Bring home images worthy of inclusion to your latest body of work. Build your portfolio

Winston Boyer - Wyoming Landscape
Winston Boyer - Wyoming Landscape

Wyoming Landscape and Nude Photography Workshop

June 23-29, Workshop is filling fast! Sign up now! - Only 3 spots left! Join us on this PhotoAdventure! Workshops like these don't come around often. Come with us and we will guide you to the backroads of Wyoming where the deer and antelope still roam! 

Happenings at Wildcat Hill

Kim Weston - Gina Weston
Kim Weston - Gina Weston

We are having a wonderful winter. Guests have been coming to stay in Bodie House and Kim has been teaching One on One Workshops. Last week he was teaching Ocean-scapes and we had some amazing weather, off and on rain with lots of clouds with just the right texture for photography. Roman Loranc was visiting us from Mt. Shasta and they all went out photographing together. We are so grateful to be living close to the ocean, close to the earth. Kim is out shoveling manure into his garden right now. Its almost time to start planting our vege garden.

We have committed to quite a few workshops this year, we hope to meet and hang out with some of you! We have also been busy with the Weston Scholarship, this will be our 10th year giving away photography scholarships! Thank you to all that have given to us in the past. We have awarded 157 Scholarships and given away $54, 950! And some of you may know that Zach our son has come on board to help us out a bit. If you feel like you want to help you can Donate Now. We want to have a fun fundraiser this year! Any suggestions out there?

Thanks for checking in with us. We love you and your support.

Take care and talk to you soon,

Sincerely Gina, Kim and Zach

One on One Workshop - Oceanscapes February 2013

Photographer at Monastery Beach Carmel CA
Photographer at Monastery Beach Carmel CA

One on One Workshop - Oceanscapes

Sometimes you just get lucky. With rain looming in the forecast we kept our fingers crossed that there would be time in-between the rainfall to get out on the coast and take some worthy photographs. Unlike working in the studio, you have to work with mother nature and her unpredictability. But even with the threat of rain and hail, the weather worked to our advantage with wonderful clouds illuminating the sky. Big waves crashed along the coast line. There was plenty of opportunities to photograph these 2 days. 

During the times of rain Kim was in the darkroom teaching his darkroom techniques, developing and printing the negatives. Kim loves to complete the process. From taking the photograph, to developing the negatives, to printing the photograph. Of course there are a few more steps to completion for presentation, like mounting and spotting but that will have to wait for another tutorial.

We also had Roman Loranc here as our guest this week, so as an added bonus they got to photograph with him too! 

It was fun way to spend a few beautiful rainy days on the central coast. 

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Weston Photography Newsletter #11

Kim Weston - Christmas at Wildcat Hill
Kim Weston - Christmas at Wildcat Hill

Greetings!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope this newsletter finds everyone enjoying the holiday season as much as we are. The tree is still up but the presents are all put away! We are still enjoying friends and meals and the cool rainy weather that we are having here at Wildcat Hill.

Kim and I want to take this time to thank everyone of you for such a wonderful and prosperous year. We have so much to be thankful for and of course all of you are on the top of our list! This year was filled with making new photographs, teaching one on one and group workshops, hanging with our family and friends, making new friends, cooking, traveling and fun!

2013 January Print of the Month

Kim Weston - Pandora's Box-1
Kim Weston - Pandora's Box-1

Newly Released! We are excited to offer Kim Weston’s newest work for the 2013 Print of the Month Portfolio.

What’s the Print of the Month Portfolio? We offer one discounted photograph for each month of the 2013 calendar year. To view and purchase this print please visit our January Print of Month Offer!

2012 Print of the Month Portfolio

Kim Weston - Lake Powell #12 Nude & Rock
Kim Weston - Lake Powell #12 Nude & Rock

You can still purchase the the complete

2012 Print of the Month Portfolio set!

You might also be interested in signing up for the 2013 Print of the Month Portfolio Club.

Several of Kim's limited 8x10 photographs are now in the 2nd level pricing of $800 and the 3rd level pricing of $1000. If you sign up for the 2013 POM you get it for $250! Why wait? Sign up now!

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Center for Photographic Art - Underwater Exhibit

Last week Kim and I went to the Center for Photographic Art to see the current show
"--Deeper-- Explorations in Ocean Light, Black and White Photographs" 

Photos by Scott Campbell, Chuck Davis, Art Haseltine, Camille Lenore, Robin V. Robinson & Ryuijie 
Curator: William Giles
October 27, 2012 through January 5, 2013

We really enjoyed the show and highly recommend you all go in for a viewing.

From the Monterey County Weekly:

Curator William Giles—who's studied and worked with Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lang and Hollis Todd—assembles a strong line-up of local underwater photographers in this show of black-and-white ocean images that rely less on representation than on interpretation, is focused on the feelings evoked rather than the information relayed, and captures rather than unveils mystery and wonder. They are beautiful pictures. They come from the watertight cameras of Scott Campbell, Chuck Davis, Art Haseltine, Camille Lenore, Robin V. Robinson and Ryuijie.

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Center for Photographic Art 
www.photography.org

Kim Weston - 3rd Fall Dinner @Hotel 1110

Chef Kim Weston invites Guests -  Photographer Roman Loranc &

Chef  "Extraordinaire" Michael Jones!

Kim Weston - Roman Loranc
Kim Weston - Roman Loranc
Kim Weston - Michael Jones Moveable Feast, Gina Weston
Kim Weston - Michael Jones Moveable Feast, Gina Weston

Taken to a new level Kim Weston has asked two of his favorite people to join him on this Hallows Eve Blast.The Third Fall Dinner that lands on Halloween night, October 31 at Hotel 1110 and will continue on the same theme featuring the love of sustainable local foods and art.

Together the three will put together a Hollow’s Eve not soon to be forgotten. Michael Jones promises to deliver with the most delicious and wicked scary hors d'oeuvres, from octopus to barnacles, no stone will be left unturned. Roman will be showing some of his newest photographs from his recent trip to Europe and will share with you one of his most favorite polish treats. Kim Weston will be focusing on local wild boar, head and all. Don’t forget to dress for the event – Best Costume Prize, Champagne Punch, Oysters and Black Vodka to tantalize your senses! 

Limited tickets available. Don’t be left at the door!!  Make your reservations today!

Call Hotel 1110 831.655.0515

Roman Loranc - Visit Roman's site to see his remarkable images.

Michael Jones of A Moveable Feast - The Moveable Feast takes great pride in the quality of our ingredients. We specialize in organic fruits and vegetables from small, local farms. Our fish is all from local waters, and our meats are always fresh and of the highest quality, organic and free-range wherever possible.

Kim Weston - 1st Fall Dinner @Hotel 1110

Kim Weston - 1st Fall Dinner @Hotel 1110

On August 22, Kim Weston cooked his first "Fall Dinner" at The Hotel 1110 "Fall Dinner Series". It was so much fun! The menu was fun and imaginative.Morro Bay "Cocktail Oysters" Marinated Calamari Salad Artichoke Frittata and Seared Calamari Steaks Stuffed Calamari, Sicilian Meat Balls and Pasta imported from Italy Lemon Basil Sorbet Limoncello

Kim Weston - 1st Fall Dinner Prep @Hotel 1110

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The week before Wednesday August 22, Kim Weston shopped for his 1st Fall Dinner Series held at Hotel 1110. We had such a fun time going to the local establishments like: Monterey Fish CO. on Monterey Wharf #2 for calamari, Pezzini Farms in Castroville for artichokes for the frittata, Carmel Farmers Market for our herbs - open May through September in the Barnyard Shopping Village, Salumeria Luca for the pasta - located next to Luca's Restaurant in Carmel. We ordered small cocktail oysters from Neal at Morro Bay Oyster CO. Kim made the Limoncello and Lemon Basil Sorbet from our garden lemons and he cooked up a huge batch of Sicilian meatballs. Stay tuned for the slideshow from the dinner.

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Kim Weston - 2nd Fall Dinner Party @Garrapata

Kim Weston - 2nd Fall Dinner Party @Garrapata

Join us for a feast of Local Mussels, Wild Boar, local artisan salad, dessert and Wine! "This 2nd Fall Dinner is reminiscing on living and growing up at his family home in Garrapata, where his father Photographer Cole Weston hunted for deer and wild boar to feed the family. Though typically not cooked underground, Kim fondly remembers his mother cooking it in this way. He has since mastered this technique and can’t wait to share it with you.” Its a 2012 Weston Scholarship Fundraiser too!

Weston Photography Newsletter #10

Kim Weston with Huntington Witherill curator of The Painted Photograph Show at Center for Photographic Art
Kim Weston with Huntington Witherill curator of The Painted Photograph Show at Center for Photographic Art

Greetings!

A huge THANK YOU to the board, (especially Tracy Morrison & Huntington Witherill), the docents and the members of The Center for Photographic Art for having Kim's show in your gallery. You did so many things for us it would take up way to much space to list it all!

A BIG THANK YOU to Gerry Karmele, Patrick Dellibovi and Eric Joseph of Freestyle Photographic Supplies for SPONSORING the show! And for putting Kim's Painted Ballerina on the cover of your catalog, coming to the show and for giving us such great service when we order our supplies from you. 

Kim Weston Painted Photograph Show at Center for Photographic Art, Carmel CA
Kim Weston Painted Photograph Show at Center for Photographic Art, Carmel CA

There is only a few more weeks to view the show, up until September 1st! The Gallery hours are Tuesday - Sunday 1pm-5pm. If that time doesn't work for you please let us know and we can arrange a time to show it to you. Kim and I wanted to extend our thanks and gratitude to all of you that have visited the show. Lots of opening and gallery photos at Kim Weston Photographer on Facebook. There are also lots of photos on The CPA's FB site too!

Kim Weston Painted Photograph Show by Brad Cole
Kim Weston Painted Photograph Show by Brad Cole

Kim Weston Print of the Month

September Print of the Month "Nude in Crevice" is the current POM selection. Check it out! Get the special discounted price of $250 for an 8x10 signed silver gelatin photograph until September 30, 2012.

Kim Weston Lake Powell #9 Nude in Crevice
Kim Weston Lake Powell #9 Nude in Crevice

The Wildcat Studio Nude Workshop on September 14-16 is SOLD OUT.

The Wyoming Landscape and Nude Workshop has been rescheduled for next year 2013.

Send me a note if you are interested in joining us for this workshop next year.

June was super busy and filled with photographic opportunities. During the week before Kim's opening, we taught 2 Weston Figure Workshops with Mark Comon. A special thanks to our wonderful models Larva, Sara and Jazmine for working with us! And in between these classes we spent one day with models Jazmine and Sara photographing in Big Sur, scouting out a new location for a future workshop. Kim got some cool images from that shoot that are up in our gallery right now. After that we taught a One on One workshop, hosted a sit down dinner for 17 for The CPA and The Freestyle Boys (Kim cooked a leg of lamb!). The next day it was Kim's lecture at the Woman's Club and after that his opening. And of course another party after the opening! It was a busy week and we had a lot of fun!

July was similar with documenting Kim's show with Chuck Davis and Brad Cole. Thank you both so much for giving us your time. Rachael Short came by with some of her latest work and Kim made several digital negatives for her and printed some of her photos in Platinum. Now that was a fun day. She will be showing them soon in her Exposed Gallery in Carmel. (photos on FB). We went up for a few days to Mt. Shasta to visit Roman Loranc and swam in the cool waters of Castle Lake. The ideal temp of about 85 - 95 degrees. Its was nice to get out of the fog.

Thanks to all of you that have come to our workshops this year, our loyal POM subscribers, those that purchased Kim's Photographs and the Painted Photos from his show. We really appreciate your support by collecting Kim's work. thank you to all of you that have come to stay with us in Bodie House. Its been fun to have you here and a pleasure to get to know you all better.

Thanks again,

Take care,

Gina, Kim and Zach!~ 

Kim Weston - Fall Dinner Series @Hotel 1110

Kim Weston, Fall Dinner Series @Hotel 1110 Monterey CA
Kim Weston, Fall Dinner Series @Hotel 1110 Monterey CA

Hotel 1110 is proud to announce the upcoming "Fall Dinner Series" – featuring Kim Weston –

to be held monthly on various Wednesday evenings, August through November 2012.

Hotel 1110 Fall Dinner Series - Schedule:

– Wednesday, August 22

– Saturday, September 22

– Wednesday, October 31

Reservations can be made by calling Hotel 1110 at 831-655-0515 between the hours of 10am-8pm (choose the option to speak to the Front Desk).

This series will further continue our hotel's tradition of offering our guests unique, elegant culinary experiences centered around Monterey-area food and wine. Our dinner series will especially focus on locally-sourced sustainable food by featuring meats and vegetables from local suppliers.

We are very fortunate that renowned local artist/photographer Kim Weston has agreed to be our first Artistic Chef for this series. Kim is a 3rd-generation Carmelite artist.

 "I have always loved to cook," shares Kim. "Food and preparation of food for friends, guests and lovers has always been a passion of mine. To share a love of food with friends is the same as sharing my artistic photographs. I am not a photographer only when I have my camera in my hands – I am a photographer every minute of the day, whether it’s cooking, gardening or walking with my wife on the beach."

Kim adds, "At this first dinner on Wednesday, August 22, I have chosen a menu in honor of my wonderful wife Gina, whose Sicilian grandfather taught me these simple, delicious recipes. His use of wonderful, locally-caught food that was pulled, plucked and gathered from the Monterey Peninsula created meals that were meant to be shared together.” Themes for the remaining nights of the series will be announced soon.

Dinner and Room Reservation Options

While our Fall Dinner Series makes for a traveler's perfect mid-week getaway on the Monterey Bay, the event is also open to locals only interested in joining us for dinner. Please note that dinner seating and available rooms are very limited a nd reservations are required.

– Dinner Only – $75 per person

– Dinner and 1-Night of Lodging at Hotel 1110 – $275 for two persons; $200 for one person. Prices do not include Monterey lodging tax.

– Optional next day visit to Kim Weston's studio Wildcat Hill (the original home and darkroom of photographer Edward Weston, located in the Carmel Highlands). Here you will get a chance to view original Weston photographs while tasting delicious local wines and enjoying a light lunch. – $45 per person

Reservations

Reservations can be made by calling Hotel 1110 at 831-655-0515 between the hours of 10am-8pm (choose the option to speak to the Front Desk).

Hotel 1110, Monterey CA
Hotel 1110, Monterey CA
Hotel 1110 Monterey CA
Hotel 1110 Monterey CA

Prices and Sizes for CPA Painted Photograph Show

Prices and Sizes for CPA Painted Photograph Show

All of the Kim Weston Painted Photographs in the show at The Center for Photographic Art in Carmel Ca are for sale.4x5 Painted Platinum Photographs - $750 8x10 Painted Silver Gelatin Photographs - $1150 10x24 (Eyes) Painted Silver Gelatin Photographs - $1350 16x20 Painted Silver Gelatin Photographs - $1600 Please contact Gina Weston. 831.624.8111

Painted Photographs

The show is today Saturday June 30!!!

The countdown has begun! 11am walk through with Docents from the CPA. 2pm show make sure projector works with computer :-0. Always a fun experience. 3PM - Show time! Lecture at The Woman's Club 9th and San Carlos. 4pm-6pm Reception and Show across the street at The Center for Photographic Art in The Sunset Center. Nervous? Well maybe just a bit :). Hope you can join us!

Kim Weston Show at Center for Photographic Art, June 30, 2012
Kim Weston Show at Center for Photographic Art, June 30, 2012
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