This website contains all of our latest products, as well as
information about family fotos, weddings and other special occasions,
a selection of Peter's many memorable photographs images that can
be ordered online (under "Photo Inventory"), and biographical information.
Please brows through this at your leisure, and enjoy the many images
that Peter wishes to present and share. We thank you for visiting
us!
"My "photojournal" blog is meant to keep my followers
current with my latest work and happenings. I have always chronicled
my life, both in pictures and words, now I have a new forum with which
to share this stuff."
PETER'S LATEST PICS!
This new feature showcases some of Peter's more recent
images from this year, and will updated upon occasion.
If you are interested in purchasing any of these, please
click HERE. Some of his Martha's Vineyard scenics
are also under consideration for his annual Vineyard
Calendar. The 2011 version will be put together next
Spring. If you have any favorites that you feel should
be included, please e-mail your thoughts to peter@petersimon.com.
He would greatly appreciate the feedback!
THE VINEYARD CALENDAR - 2010
This lovingly awaited Island keepsake is now available
for your perusal and purchase.
Peter Simon is now taking bookings for lectures at colleges,
corporations, and various other organizations. "Through
the Lens: A Life Filled with Friendship, History, and
Addiction" (Link: PDF -
144k) is a personal and entertaining journey of
stories and anecdotes, some photographic instruction,
and a very personal account of his own ups and downs.
Peter has recently become more active as a entertaining
and informative lecturer on the college and corporate
circuit. His power point presentation of over 230 images
covers most aspects of a 50 year career as a photojournalist.
He was a major proponent and captured much
of the 60's alternative hippie culture. Many of his images
of the music, celebrities and the lifestyle are iconic.
His subject matter also includes nude beaches, the new
age spiritual scene in the 70's, reggae and Jamaica, baseball
and the New York Mets, the breathtaking beauty of Martha's
Vineyard, and pictures of lifestyles spun out of control
by substance abuse.
Peter's
Photography Workshops
Back in the 80's, Peter taught an annual 6-week
beginner's photo course. It was quite popular and many
requested that the classes return. SO, Peter offered them
again the past summer, and the results proved very successful!
You don't need to have fancy equipment or know
all that much about the technical side of photography
in order enjoy Peter's course. Just simple enthusiasm
and a desire to learn is all you need!
Class sizes are limited to twelve students, creating
a more intimate, bonding experience. The "curriculum"
includes an opening night social hour, followed by a course
introduction and a presentation of Peter's popular "Through
The Lens" lecture.
Each subsequent day, students accompany Peter on
field trips, complete various photo assignments, accompanied
with hands-on demonstration of various techniques that
he has developed through the years. Each evening, students
gather at the Simon Gallery in Vineyard Haven to view
and critique each student's output for the day via power
point projection.
During the 4-day workshop, Peter provides continuous
overall and personal instruction, while covering a wide
array of topics such as lighting, composition, group/individual
portraits and posing, capturing the "Decisive Moment"
and how to use flash, depth of field, and action effects
to full advantage. The emphasis is less on highly technical
issues, but more towards the user friendly instruction:
everyday tips to make the casual or professional photographer
more consistent and personally rewarded. Some minor Photoshop
techniques are also offered.
So come along, learn some new or different methods,
or simply re-juice your photo philosophy and creative
energy tanks! Shine a light and capture the moment!
The 4-day seminars cost $500. Read
some of Peter's students testimonials here! Peter
will announce the 2010 dates in March.
Peter and Ronni realized one of their fondest dreams this
past July. Their new gallery, aptly called the SIMON GALLERY,
opened on Main Street in Vineyard Haven. It's a perfect
mix between Peter's celebrity and landscape photography,
and Ronni's stunning jewelry. Business this past summer
exceeded their fondest imaginations. We are located on
54 Main Street , right on the 50 yard line of bustling
downtown Vineyard Haven.
Peter and Ronni reopened an expanded and renovated
Simon Gallery in April and have continued the momentum
from last summer. A whole bunch of new items are now available
for perusal and purchase, including Ronni's wall hangings
consisting of semi - precious stones affixed to driftwood,
a large array of yarns and knitting needles, and many
wearables such as scarfs, shawls, ponchos, hats and afghans.
Peter has added many new photographs to the walls and
bins, pulling out some old classics that have never been
previously displayed.
We hope you will drop by while you are in town
to shop and schmooze. Our off-seasonal hours are currently
11:00 to 5:00 pm Thursday thru Monday. Please click
here for an article about the gallery recently published
in the Martha's Vineyard Times. Click
here for a photo display of our gallery in action.
New this year:
Vineyardosaurus T shirts, a revival of the "on the
vineyard" Tees and spectacular beaded wooden sculptures
by Ronni Simon.
AMERICAN
ROYAL ARTS, PRESTIGIOUS GALLERY AND ART PUBLISHING
COMPANY, FORMS NEW ASSOCIATION WITH PETER
Having chronicled some of the biggest icons
of classic rock, folk and reggae, Peter Simon proudly
presents an impressive portfolio highlighting his lifelong
devotion to and appreciation of the music of the Grateful
Dead, Bob Marley and many others. Peter's photos can be
seen in over 13 published books, on the covers of many
albums, and throughout the pages of hundreds of prominent
magazines.
Eleven exclusive Simon images are now available
through American Royal Arts in inaugural canvas editions,
embroidered with psychedelic margins that recall that
unique era of music and cultural history. Each piece is
hand titles, signed and numbered. The editions are of
175 each.
"The bottom line is that few photographers
today can state the claim to have actually documented
the lifestyle of a generation while living that exact
culture themselves," American Royal Arts president,
Jim Lentz, says. "In capturing the causes, celebrities
and defining moments of the baby-boomer generation, Peter
Simon has created a stunning portfolio for the ages. He
shot what he lived."
Please call 561-869-0600, and/or click
here for additional information. You can also see
a selection of Peter's special portfolio in association
with ARA at the Simon Gallery in Vineyard Haven.
Roger Steffens & Peter Simon: "REGGAE SCRAPBOOK"
In November 2007, this astounding collection
of reggae memorabilia, text and photographs was published
by the premier publisher of illustrated books, Insight
Editions. Over the past year this collaboration between
Peter Simon and noted reggae archivist Roger Steffens
has been enthusiastically received by reggae lovers around
the world. Even the New York Times recently featured a
5-Star review in it's highly touted Sunday book review
section. Includes a DVD! Signed by request.
RONNI SIMON DESIGNS
Ronni designs and hand-crafts one-of-a-kind
pieces of wearable art from our home on Martha's Vineyard.
Semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls are crocheted
with precious metal wire into necklaces, bracelets, earrings,
and lariats creating unique and elegant jewelry. Each
piece is custom made to your individual specifications.
Here is the greatly appreciated collection
of the best of music from the island we know and love.
Songs by islanders for islanders and island lovers alike.
The Simon family, and Taylor family, Jonathon Edwards,
the Itals, Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish, Tom Rush,
Judy Collins, and so many more national and local artists.
Includes a FREE screensaver download!
Heads
up: "I and Eye" is just about to sell out! Only 1,000
copies left!
In this astonishing record of the far-ranging
experiences of this generation, Peter has captured many
of the major figures and events - both in the mainstream
and the counterculture - of the past forty years.
Reduced! $45
Now $30
Please read our reviews: Boston
Phoenix, Columbus
Alive, MV
Times, Harvey
Wasserman,
Vineyard
Gazette and
Amazon.com
Now available as part of the "On The
Vineyard" poster series, for only $25. The signed
and numbered limited edition version for $150 has completely
sold out. This new version makes this highly popular image
more affordable.
A new Peter Simon "On The Vineyard"
poster, 6th in the series!
By popular demand, this image, which first
surfaced in the Vineyard Calendar 2006, is now available
as a beautifully reproduced 24 X 30 inch poster , it's
called "Peace of the Island."
Check
out the rest of this website for ordering all of our products
online. We appreciate your continued support and
interest in Peter Simon Photography and hope you enjoy all
of the products as much as Peter enjoys bringing them to you.
