I might be crazy, but I did it

[Andrea Taurisano]

Fantastic place and great photos, congrats!

The picture on the top left, where you see the film perforation: is that a negative scan or did you photoshop the perforation into the picture?

The perforation is obtained by scanning the whole 35mm film on a flatbed scanner (using a 120 film mask), and is exposed because I specifically modified one of my pinhole cameras so that it would expose the sprocket area too.

 

[rfaspen]

Well, I'm looking into conference possibility now. Unfortunately, not as easy as it sounds, but if you don't try.....

BTW, my research is fairly broad (by intention). Forestry, remote sensing, population modelling, climate change (sea-level, drought), biogeography, and whatever else I can get roped into. My former rock-climbing partner was/is an ice/snow/glacier/polar researcher. She is apparently doing quite well in that realm....a lot of remote sensing is involved.

But, I'm focused on weaseling my way to Trondheim, film in tow.

Oh, and can't coffee be "self serve"? Eliminates the need for that employee. Or if you want an employee, I'm always surprised at the ready supply of volunteers for all kinds of things. Volunteers aren't free of expense (as one might imagine), but still a good deal, especially if you get a competent and passionate one.

 

[Sid836]

Well done! This is what life is all about!

 

[DominikDUK]

Are the prints you are showing inkjets or silver gelatine prints and more importantly how do the People react to your photographic style, pinhole cameras, Diana, etc...?

I have to say I am envious and hope you succeed your work and ideas deserve it.

 

[Andrea Taurisano]

Are the prints you are showing inkjets or silver gelatine prints and more importantly how do the People react to your photographic style, pinhole cameras, Diana, etc...?

I have to say I am envious and hope you succeed your work and ideas deserve it.

I'm showing both some traditional silver gelatine prints and, mostly, high quality ink jet prints made on rather heavy, fiber based paper (I guess what's more and more often referred to as Giclée prints).

Interesting question about people's reaction to my "low fi" photography. It's more or less as I've always assumed it would be: Lots of people barely stop for a couple of seconds, look at very few photos then walk away (I guess, thinking "Geez, can't this guy even focus or hold his camera steady??"). But some people seem to genuinely love them: they spend a lot of time looking at them, give wonderful feedback and tell me what they can see in the photos that most capture their attention (to my great satisfaction, what people can see in my photos is often something totally different from what the scene actually was).

 

[DominikDUK]

(to my great satisfaction, what people can see in my photos is often something totally different from what the scene actually was).

Thanks for the answer, It's a great accomplishment to make people think and to nurture their imagination. You can be proud of that achievement.

 

[Andrea Taurisano]

Hi guys. Thought I'd update you on how things are going, a month and a half into this adventure. Well, the "thing" is paying for itself, meaning that for the second month in a raw I'm managing to cover the rent and electricity bills by selling some prints. Not much more for the time being, but I'd be surprised if it were otherwise. Trondheim is such a small and provincial city, not exactly the place for fine art galleries and alike..

Meanwhile I expanded my exhibition, now with an entire wall dedicated to pinhole work (the one on the right hand side of the room), as well as some more "conventional" street photos and Hassy shots (those on the dark wall on the left hand side). We'll see...

The really nice thing is that I'm getting to talk to a lot of photographers! I'm realizing that there are more analog shooters than I thought. Today even a British photographer who does large format stuff and daguerrotypes dropped in and we had a long chat. These meetings I actually value more than a few sold prints..

 

[rhl-oregon]

What hours/days do you keep the gallery open, Andrea? And how does this scheduling fit with your avalanche-mapping work?

Very glad to hear about the rent being covered by sales of your work, and how the gallery is becoming a magnet for colleagues.

 

[Peter_S]

Andrea,
awesome - and inspiring. I am an avalanche technician as well, often in Norway and about to move there (Tromsø, however). I will make sure to stop by when I am in your area. I have followed your photography with great respect and admiration and it must be great to see it in print.

 

[35photo]

I think if you turned this into a coffee shop/ photography gallery could do wonders in bringing people in the door... Creating a place where people can come hang out chat/ look at photography, and have a coffee..

 

[farlymac]

What a wonderful space, Andrea. You've done a nice job of making it warm and inviting. Best wishes on your continued success.

PF

 

[Andrea Taurisano]

What hours/days do you keep the gallery open, Andrea? And how does this scheduling fit with your avalanche-mapping work?

The gallery is open on Saturdays and Sundays 10-16 (or later if visitors keep coming), as well as other week days 16-18, which is a couple of hours after I'm done with my regular job.. ;-)

It does happen that I need to keep closed some days when I'm traveling for my main job, but no big deal anyway, cause 90% of visitors come in the weekends..

 

[Andrea Taurisano]

Andrea,
awesome - and inspiring. I am an avalanche technician as well, often in Norway and about to move there (Tromsø, however). I will make sure to stop by when I am in your area. I have followed your photography with great respect and admiration and it must be great to see it in print.

Oh, wonderful, Peter! We'll surely meet soon then, either in connection with photography or avalanche work. Norway is such a little country and scientific community that "everyone knows everyone" after a short while. I myself lived 7 years in Tromsø, working at the polar institute.. You'll love it up there!

 

[DominikDUK]

Congrats happy to hear the good news. Wait a few months an
d the gallery will be an even bigger success.

 

[leica M2 fan]

This is exciting and awesome news and I hope for you much success.

 

[photomoof]

You may be surprised. My brother opened a little gallery and while he did not make a fortune he did OK.

The trick is not to be open too many hours, you will soon tire of the business end of it, weekends are usually enough.

Pretty space by the way, maybe not so much work at one time, buyers are easily confused, and it is better if they see "new" work.

 

[P3tr]

Dear Andrea Taurisano i wish your gallery great future. I just hope ill be able to visit it soon.

 

[BillBingham2]

Most EXCELLENT news.

B2 (;->

 

[willie_901]

I admire you and wish you well.

I have three words of advice : marketing, marketing and marketing.

 

[wallace]

Chapeau!

Chapeau!

Congratulations! Inspiring idea and photography.
I will definitely visit your galery on my next trip to Norwegia.

Thomas