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Reggae Scrapbook
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Peter on TV!
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Lectures
Peter Simon is now taking bookings for lectures at colleges, corporations, and various other organizations.
His topic is:
"Through the Lens: A Life Filled with Friendship, History, and Addiction"
(Link: PDF - 144k)
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The Phoenix
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to browse a new article recapping a Reggae Scrapbook slideshow in the prestigious magazine Boston Phoenix
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Digital Journalist
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to browse a new article and video interview with Peter at the prestigious on-line magazine Digital Journalist.
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Peter Simon Photography
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Chilmark, MA  02535

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WELCOME TO PETER SIMON PHOTOGRAPHY!
  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!

NEWS! Read "Peter's Photojournal" (Blog) here!
  "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.
$18.50
Click here to preview the calendar
Click here to purchase!
Peter Simon Calendar

Peter's Lecture Series:
"Through the Lens"
   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.
Historical Images by Peter Simon
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.
Please call 508-645-9575 for more information,
or E-mail peter@petersimon.com.

Visit us at The Simon Gallery
  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
Lecture by Peter Simon Through the Lens
   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"
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.
$45
 
Find out more & PURCHASE here
Read a BUZZ Magazine Review here
Read a NEW YORK TIMES Review here
See other exciting books from Peter's publisher, Insight Editions, click here!


Ronni Simon Custom Jewelry
Ronni Simon Custom Jewelry
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.

Visit Ronni Simon Designs here

THE BEST OF THE VINEYARD SOUND CD
Best of the Vineyard Sound

   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!

$24.95
Recently re-issued!

Song List and Screensaver available here

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

I and EYE
Purchase here

Peter Simon Poster Wysteria Road Wisteria Road

   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.

Size: 24 by 30


Click here to purchase -- $25.00

Peace of the Island
Peace of the Island

   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."

Click here to purchase -- $25.00


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