This website contains all of our latest products, as well
as information about family photos, 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!
Vineyard Calendar 2012
As per usual, Peter has outdone himself once again with his latest annual Vineyard Calendar. He has published one every year since 1988! This year's calendar features 16 new, full page seasonal photos, along with quotable quotes from a plethora of Vineyard writers, and a sprinkling of upcoming annual events, historical occurrences, moons and holidays. It's a must have and keep for all Island lovers! Please click here to view the entire calendar as a PDF. Please click here to order.
$18.95
OCCUPY Movement
Over the past few months or so, Peter has become very intrigued with the OCCUPY movement. It's a late 60's deja vu all over again. As times get desperate, he senses the apathy that has consumed our culture over the last quarter century abating. He has dusted off his photojournalstic lens, and sharpened his resolve to document the beginnings of this uprising, watching it unfold before his eyes. The images here were all taken since Columbus Day, and include occupations in Boston, New York, and, of all places, Richmond, Virginia! More images will be posted on a regular basis. His personal highlight so far: hearing to Noam Chomsky speak in Boston to a very attentive crowd (despite a challenged PA system) on October 20th. Please click here to view the whole essay. Please click here to share with him your feedback!
Pete's Picks 2011
Although it's not officially over yet, 2011 was a productive year for Peter and his eye. It's hard to imagine, but he has now been taking pictures for 50 years! Here is a little portfolio of Peter's most recent images, with a few dating back to 2010 (oh well).
Peter's
Latest On The Vineyard Series
Poster
"Chilmark Morning"
Size: 24 x 30 Inches
$30.00
Signed, of course! Available
here!
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.
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. See Peter's lecture, given to his students at the Simon Gallery last October, online via MVTV.
The Simon Gallery is now open! Pre-summer hours are Thurs - Sun, 11 - 5
In 2008, Peter and Ronni realized one of their fondest dreams.
In April, the Simon Gallery opened for its fourth season 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.
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. Click
here for a photo display of our gallery in action.
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!
Thus, Peter has scheduled a series of 5 monthly workshops
beginning this May.
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 $600. Read
some of Peter's students testimonials here! Or view a gallery of photos from Peter's workshops!
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE UPDATE:
Many of you have been asking what the schedule is for my series of workshops for 2012. Well here it goes:
I have already processed several gift certificates for next year that will be given to the happy recipients as a holiday gift. You can do this as well by calling me at (508) 645-9575.
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.
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 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.
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.
