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Peter Simon is now taking bookings for lectures at colleges, corporations, and various other organizations.
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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!

2011 Vineyard Calendar has arrived!
The 24th Annual is on the shelves and here online--> Another year of glorious island days and nights, unfolding month by month.
Several month's images chosen by web visitor poll!

PLEASE NOTE: no orders will be processed from Dec. 25th through January 15th, as we will be on vacation!

All You Need Is Love
Hot off the press! One of Peter's all-time favorite images (of his recently deceased pets "Kit Kat" and "Kippy") is now (finally) available as a "popularly priced" poster at only $25! It's size is 13 X 19 and is printed on heavy, glossy stock. They are also signed. A great holiday or Valentine's Day gift!

This past July, Peter had the special opportunity to photograph Lady Gaga in concert at the TD Garden in Boston. Thanks to her appreciative manager, Peter was given VIP treament and special photographer access to the stage. From the 400 photos he took that memorable evening, Peter's favorites are now online for browsing and purchase. Check out Peter's Lady Gaga concert prints here!

Last winter, Peter and Ronni went on a “road trip.” They left the Island and actually drove all the way across the country and back. Along the way, Peter whipped out his trusted Canon 50D and took various snaps, somewhat at random. He was looking to capture the gritty “underbelly” of America, as well as some of its majesty here and there. Here, in no particular order, is a selection of some of his captures here/there/and anywhere. Some of these images are on display at the SIMON GALLERY.

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.

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 $500. Read some of Peter's students testimonials here!
The schedule for 2011 will be posted in January!

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.

AMERICAN ROYAL ARTS, PRESTIGIOUS GALLERY AND ART PUBLISHING COMPANY, FORMS NEW ASSOCIATION WITH PETER

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.

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.

Please read our reviews:
Boston Phoenix, Columbus Alive, MV Times, Harvey Wasserman, Vineyard Gazette and Amazon.com

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.