About the Hub's Rising Stars project....

Getting noticed in a forest of aspiring artists has never been easy. This is especially true in photography and in today's souring economy. It's often said that talented individuals will always rise to the surface. Unfortunately, that may well be society's convenient excuse for not taking the initiative to seek out and support budding artists. It would be a travesty of creativity to allow a promising artist's voice to fade for lack of attention.

Rising Stars is a non-commercial project to proactively discover today's most promising aspiring photographers, to provide a free public stage for showcasing their unique art and promoting their burgeoning careers.

Enjoy their stories and images. And then lend your personal support to nurture their artistry and promote their young careers. In this small way, we all play an important role in developing the next generation of Visionary Photographers.

"Hub's Rising Stars of Photography" is a non-commercial, educational service of Hubbard Camera LLC.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Meet Justin Bernhaut - A Rising Star




Congratulations to the gifted and inspiring Justin Bernhaut for his induction into the Rising Stars of Photography. Justin, your work has earned you the recognition of Rising Star as well as the admiration of all those who aspire to make their voices heard in the photographic community.

Justin Bernhaut



Vitals:
  • Home Base: Brooklyn, New York
  • Website: www.bernhaut.com
  • Contact: bernhaut@bernhaut.com
  • Exhibition History: 2002 Short Film "Bird" - Gasworks Gallery, 2003 Short Film "The Dead Are Never Lonely" - Craft Victoria, 2005, Group Show - Soho Photo Gallery
  • Photographic Interest/Specialties: Concept-driven portraits, narratives, cinematic images, people, dramatic, music, rock, fashion, pop culture, advertising, commercial, editorial, magazines, album covers
  • Awards: 2002 Finalist Yellowglen National Portrait Show, 2006 - Finalist - Moran Portrait Prize, 2007 Finalist - National Portrait Photographic Prize, Australia
  • Available for Assignment Photography (contact: bernhaut@bernhaut.com)

Justin Bernhaut -- In his own words:

"My goal is to continue making pictures that tell a story - whether their purpose is about personal expression, entertainment or to communicate a message. I’m addicted to the power of image making, and its ability to elicit an emotional response at a glance. Photographers have a truly powerful communication device at their fingertips, and there have never been more opportunities to create and rapidly disseminate ideas to a broad audience....

I discovered photography as a child when I found my father’s Hasselblad. I was mesmerized by the clarity of the waist level finder, and I would wander through the house for hours navigating my way through the ground glass..... I still love that Hasselblad, but I have since learned that photography has almost nothing to do with cameras..."

Justin Bernhaut -- Glimpsing his vision:


©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut


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©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut


©Justin Bernhaut

References:

Rachelle Roberts: Stylist/Art Director, rachelleroberts@bigpond.com
Julia Lea: Creative Director, julialea1@yahoo.com.au

Jurors' Comments:

"Great storytelling", "A wild imagination", "Technically excellent", "Other-worldly", "Unique look and vision", "Unanimous choice"
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