Russell Simmons reads The Jackanory

Well we think he does anyway. If you bother to read the comments here on Whats the Jackanory ? you will have come across a bit of an argy bargey on the Milk Studios BBQ post from last week. Well Russell Simmons has added his two cents worth:

Russell Simmons has left a new comment on your post "Milk It":

As usual, the Milk BBQ was one of the summer's hottest parties. Milk always comes up with creative ways to entertain their guests, and it's always a pleasure to join them in their celebrations.

It sounds like this "anonymous" source might've been among the crowd that was left standing outside when this event reached capacity.

Can't wait until next year!

While I cannot vouch that it is the real Russell Simmons of Phat Farm, Def Jam and Kimora Lee fame, I did see him at the party.

Last nights party

Well we treated ourselves Thursday to a little photo frenzy. First up was a late afternoon trip uptown to AIPAD. James Danziger has a post on his blog from yesterday here thats a nice summation of what you can expect this year. Theres a lot of vintage black and white on display, maybe a sign of the times but don't worry there were still plenty of color behemoths taking over some of the booths. Was nice to be able to wander unopposed, do yourself a favor if you are thinking about a visit and try and get up today before the weekend hoards descend.

Then it was back down to Chelsea for the Blind Spot benefit auction. This was certainly the place to be with a packed crowd on hand making the most of the cocktails and the odd bargain or two as some of the pieces sold for below the initial asking. Spotted in the crowd were photographers: Jeremy Liebman, Victoria Hely-Hutchinson, Eric Ogden, Eric McNatt, Rafael Fuchs, Nick Haymes, Katherine Wolkoff, Mark Tucker (who has decamped to NYC from Nashville for the month), Ber Murphy, Cara Phillips, David Rinella, Ethan Hill, Dietmar Busse, Bill Hamilton, Chris Bartlett, Robert Wright, David Walsh supremo: Primary Photographic Imaging, Lesley Martin & Kellie McLaughlin: Aperture, Nancy Jo Iacoi & Christina Cahill: Orchard Represents, Megan Ziegler-Haynes director of photography: Photoshelter, Jennifer Miller photo editor, Judith Puckett-Rinella photo editor: The New York Times T magazine, Brenda Millis photo editor: Mens Health, Michelle Egiziano photo director: Spin, Eric Miles director rare books and auctions: Photo-Eye and gallerist Jen Bekman.

For a night cap we wandered up to super club Mansion for the Brian Finke bash at the newly installed powerHouse books library. Not really what I was expecting to be honest but think Las Vegas casino hotel and waitresses in French maids costumes and you might begin to get the picture. Brian was on hand and we managed to spot a few friendly faces amongst the throbbing crowd: photographer Darin Mickey, Caroll Taveras photo editors Maisie Todd & Nancy Weisman: ESPN The Magazine & Rory Walsh: Blender.

Unfortunately you will have to use your imagination this week as we are self-portrait free. Pheeeew.

wooooooo woooooooo its expo time

Well its that time of year again with the Photoplus Expo almost upon us. All the craziness at the Javits Center runs Thursday 18 thru Saturday 20 here in NYC. To be honest its not really my cup of tea but I will totter along and have a look see at all the modern marvels; all the while doing my best to avoid coming home with a rain forest of useless literature under arm. The people watching is pretty good though with the whole gamut being represented and hopefully there will be some live glamour lighting displays with top glamour models to distract me from the future. Maybe the best thing is the abundance of off site parties and events, full list below including links and entry requirements.


Saturday 10/13/07

2007 International Photography Awards Best of Show Lucie Award Honorees Group Exhibition Cocktail Party
Splashlight Studios - 529 - 535 West 35th Street between 10th & 11th Aves.
***This event is open to the public at no charge - FREE !!!***
http://photoawards.com

Monday 10/15/07

Lucie Awards @ The Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center – SOLD OUT
The main 2007 honorees are Elliott Erwitt, Ralph Gibson, Phillip Jones Griffith, Kenro Izu, Heinz Kluetmeir, Eugene Richards, Lord Snowdon, Deborah Turbeville and Howard Zieff. Full list here.
http://www.lucieawards.com

Tuesday 10/16/07

ADC Photography Portfolio Review
From 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The ADC Gallery - 106 West 29th St. between 6th & 7th Avenues.
**Please note: All seats for photographers have now been filled**
http://www.adcglobal.org

Bit late on this one but they are still looking for reviewers.

Thursday 10/18/07

PDN/Nikon Self-Promotion Awards party – by invitation only!
From 6 – 8 p.m.
Milk Studios – 450 West 15th Street, between 9th & 10th Avenues.


“PhotoShelter a Go Go 2 Party” – must RSVP here online!
Sponsored by PhotoShelter, Altpick, LiveBooks and Samy's Camera
From 7 – 11 p.m.
Lotus Space - 122 West 26th Street, between 6th & 7th Avenues.

Friday 10/19/07

PDN PIX Digital Imaging Awards party – by invitation only!
From 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Splashlight Studios - 529 - 535 West 35th Street between 10th & 11th Aves.


Digital Railroad Party with APA National – must RSVP here online!
From 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Sandbox Studio - 250 Hudson Street @ Broome Street, 11th floor