Jill Greenberg Exhibition

The Exhibition Opening is on Oct. 4th from 6-8pm at the Southeast Museum of Photgraphy (DBC campus). Check out more details on the photography work of Jill Greenberg at smponline.com or www.manipulator.com


photo_Jill Greenberg/ smponline.com

BEHIND THE LENS- SKENDI PHOTOGRAPHY

SKENDI PHOTOGRAPHY
-Behind the Lens with Kendi Sullinger--
Interview by: Morgan McDole
Photos_ Skendi Photography
(To visit her blog click here)

Someone with passion is unmistakable and unforgettable, because he/she projects an uncanny energy and drive. Where most people look and say, “Gosh, stop working so hard”, her response is,
“I love shooting live bands. There is so much energy that I just want to capture it in a single image. I also love fashion photography- everything about the shoot is controlled. I feel like I really created them rather than captured them.” ~ KS
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-Interview -

DCZ: Kendi Sullinger, as I'm looking through your online portfolio via MySpace albums, a quality that a lot of artists don't have, jumps out at me. It is the ability to market and promote yourself…in other words; you don't wait for people to make things happen for you. Where did you develop this wise marketing sense? Or, are you even aware of it?
KS: Thanks! I always feel like I need to market myself more! I feel like I am better at marketing and promoting events, shows, ect. around town! Myspace is a great FREE tool, so I am constantly on it posting bulletins and spreading the word. If it weren't for the issue of money, I would love to see show posters make a comeback!

DCZ: It is so good seeing more and more people make things happen for this town…as it empowers and inspires others to make opportunity here. I see this in your photography. For instance, you are covering music/ fashion shows, supporting your friends companies, as well as their lifestyles, and also out and about for special events. What's your take on Daytona's direction?
KS: I definitely think that the art and music scenes are growing in Daytona! I would love to see some more art galleries that show more underground art. It would also be great to have a music venue that can host big bands and local bands.

DCZ: What is it about photography and graphic design that you love?
KS: I just love to create things. The best feeling is to look at something you created and amaze yourself!

DCZ: What are some other passions or hobbies of yours?
KS: I do a lot of mixed media, I draw/paint/spray paint on my photographs. I'm also starting to design clothes (so much fun!)

DCZ: Are you from here, if not, how did you come to be here?
KS: I moved to Florida from Pennsylvania the summer before I went into third grade. My family moved to Astor, Florida, but I've been in the Daytona area since high school.

DCZ: What is next on your calendar?
KS: I'm definitely going to continue working on my clothing! I just got some new fabrics and I'm thinking of new designs to make! I also really want to put on a themed art show! I don't have a date yet, but it will probably be next year.

DCZ: I notice you are also talented graphic designer. Is this income, or do you do flyers and the like just when you're involved in the coordination of an event?
KS: I wish that my graphic designs were a bigger part of my income...right now I am mainly just using this for flyers for various events.

DCZ: I loved your nature pictures. You have an eye for beauty. I also loved the series of fashion shots next to the classic car. What is your favorite thing to shoot?
KS: I love shooting live bands. There is so much energy that I just want to capture it in a single image. I also love fashion photography everything about the shoot is controlled. I feel like I really created them rather than captured them.

DCZ: Where is a place you would love to shoot, or maybe it's a subject or event…what is it?
KS: Oh, there are soooo many things on that list!!! I would love the opportunity to photograph some of my favorite bands live!

DCZ: What is your goal when shooting?
KS: If I am shooting a job, my main goal is to produce photos that they love. For me, I love to catch the feel and action of my subject. Especially when I am shooting live band shots, I like someone who wasn't at the show to be able to look at the picture and feel the energy that I felt when I was shooting it!

DCZ: How do you keep everything organized?
KS: Ha-ha! I use my organizer, the calendar on my phone, and tons of post-it notes!! I am constantly writing myself to-do lists!

DCZ: Where did you get your education?
KS: I learned soooo much about photography in high school. I had a great teacher, Heather Holjes - she's a professional surf photographer now. I also went to DBCC and earned my AS in Photography and a BFA of Graphic Design from the University of North Florida.

DCZ: What type of camera do you use?
KS: I use a Nikon D70; it's a digital camera. It is so much cheaper to shoot digitally anymore than with film.

DCZ: Do you have your eye on any new technology out there?
KS: Oh yeah!! I want it all...someday...when I have some more money! I would definitely like to add some more lenses to my equipment list and I would love to get a video camera!!

DCZ: Your dream career?
KS: I would love to design and own my own clothing company! I would love to work for/own a fashion magazine (I love them all!)

DCZ: Have you traveled at all?
KS: I've been "out West" mainly to Colorado (I would love to go again to shoot the beautiful landscapes). Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and St. Thomas. Two places in the United States that I still need to get to are New York City and California! Of course anywhere overseas would be wonderful to visit!!!!

DCZ: Where do you pull inspiration from?
KS: Any time that I want to be inspired I look at other artists work...photographers, painters, illustrators.

DCZ: Do you have a favorite artists or photographer?
KS: I really admire Glen E. Friedman's work, especially his band photos! His book, Fuck You Heroes, really got me interested in band photography in the first place.

DCZ: Would you say anything from your childhood steered you in the direction you're today?
KS: My parents bought me a Fischer Price point and shoot camera when I was four.... :)

DCZ: How did you get started? Talk about your first gig, so to say. Did you own or borrow a camera?
KS: I started shooting Re-Form live a looooong time ago while I was still in college, they were one of the first bands that I photographed.

DCZ: Anything else you want to say.
KS: Thank you sooo much for taking the time to interview me, I feel very privileged. Also thank you for caring so much about your community!! I love the Dirty City Zine!

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BRITISH INVASION 6PM-Midnight

Beach Street this Sat. Night. Last weekend was a dance festival, this wknd, the British take over. I don't know, but sounds new.