Howard Austin Feld exhibits “FACES” at his Miami Beach Gallery

What? Opening night party of “FACES.” A Black and White Photographic Exhibition & Sale of South Beach’s Beautiful “FACES”.

When? Friday, June 3rd, 7-11pm at the Howard Austin Feld Gallery.

Where? Palm Court 309 23rd Street, South Beach

Info: 305 632 4638.

Details: Cocktails, Hors d’Å“uvres & a live Howard Austin Feld “FACES” Photo Shoot.

Contact: TiffanyAprilLevyArt@gmail.com 954-288-7519 for more info.

When did you think of doing this Faces series?

About two months ago. I am shooting about twelve  or so large canvas prints. “I want it to look edgy and it is also a tricky look.”

Howard, I love the exteme contrast of Black and White on the subjects! Tell me a little more about their actual faces.

Well the make-up is done especially for this shoot and is applied for a Black and White Photography series.

Which photographer influenced you?

Richard Avedon. “I don’t look at at other photographer’s work. I try to come up with ideas for my work.”

What inspired you to do the Faces work?

“I was highlighting faces and bodies to become darker and I fooling around on the computer and then I thought it would be a good idea to exhibit in the gallery. Black and white seems more artistic to me. This series is more erotic.”

What is your favorite subject to shoot?

I take shots of both men and women, but shoot more women than men.”

Howard Austin Feld recounts:

“I have been photographing people for 30 years. My cousin at the time was Vice President of Advertising for Revlon. The best photographers were shooting Fashion and inspired by Irving Penn and James Moore.”

“I shot the cover for Cosmopolitan in Spanish for Latin American readers and Vanidades. I have an extensive background in Editorial Photography in beauty and fashion.

Do you have someone who was your mentor?

David Vance who was a local photographer was well-known in Miami and loved lighting and at the time did hand-retouching on prints.

Did you have formal training at a particular school?

Feld adds that he was “self-taught.” He had a Commercial Catalog studio where he took pictures of jewelry and products. “I can’t shoot pornography. I am not a photo-journalist and I can’t shoot wars. I do take pictures of what I call “controlled beauty” where the lighting, poses, subjects, and people are carefully chosen. My subjects are friends and entertainers who work around town.”

Do you teach others how to photograph?

Yes, I hold workshops and have open registration on different dates. I do my own printing. My work sometimes acts as samples for private commissions.

What would you say to someone who wants to have you photograph them?

“Attitude is what is important!”

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER:

Blog: www.blog-howardaustinfeld.com

THE WEBSITES
www.howardaustinfeld.com
www.TheBoudoirDiaries.com
www.howardaustinfeld.com/portfolios
305-632-4638

****TONIGHT****

Trio on the Bay & Howard Austin Feld

Invites you and your guests to a night of Art,

Food,Music, Dancing & Complimentary

Vodka Cocktails

Featuring “DirtyGirls” Portraits in Water

A Digital Photographic Exhibition

Today at 10:00pm

PLEASE RSVP TO BE ON VIP LIST

HowardAustinFeld@gmail.com

www.trioonthebay.com

1601 79st Causeway

North Bay Village, FL

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Catch the photographer’s, “FACES“

exhibit on May 24

Howard Austin Feld Gallery Palm Court 309 23rd St. South Beach  FL 33131, 305 632 4638, Featured will be 12-15 large canvas BXW prints.

www.howardaustinfeld.net

Stay tuned with my Interview with Miami’s most coveted Digital Figurative Photographer!

Joey Mugica and Cecilia Paz

On Thursday, August 27, 2009, Miss Elaine Lancaster a.k.a. James Davis, had her/his 36th birthday celebration at Score nightclub on Lincoln Road in the heart of Miami’s South Beach. By the time I saw her, Elaine wore skin tight black satin pants and long sleeve blouse coupled with her ivory and black Chanel cuffs and one of her gifts that evening, a $5,000 Ralph Lauren belt. Her over-the-knee boots made a “stop the traffic” statement as she pranced around in her pearls and silver jewelry. She was runway ready! Elaine, with her mile-high platinum blonde hair is definitely noticed at any party, but that night was her night.

Guests were treated to a mini Art show featuring artists like Aaron Powell, Joey Mugica, Samantha Perez, Haviart, Howard Austin Feld, Israel Da Costa and myself, Cecilia Paz. As the giant disco ball hung over the dance floor, the blonde bombshell spun tunes from her favorite records up from above on the second floor along with DJ Pride.  Score was transformed into a fushia pink draped wonderland as the facade led you into the very femme party. Joey Mugica, a.k.a. The Color Queen, photographed guests in front of Score as they would stand before a beautifully adorned flowered hollowed-out frame.. It was a loving tribute from Elaine’s acquaintances to her dear friends like Merle and Danny Weiss, James Cubby, Lesley Abravanel Andersonn, Adrienne Arsht, Nick D’Annunzio and Roy and Lea Black.

 Another new couple on the Miami scene was Fabian and Martina Basabe who own Da Vittorio Restaurant in Coral Gables.  Frank Navarro (promoter at Fashionably Wednesdays at the Gansevoort Hotel South) was there, as well as, Ricky Salazar and Body Paint artist, Grace Fuster.

Adora was there commanding major attention with her wildly orange hair and stunning lucite stilletos, as well as Sasha and other very eccentric personalities each with their personal stylistic wardrobes. This was definitely not a shy bunch!

Even I wore a dress with my face painted on it to get the word out that I am a portrait painter and I also paint on denim clothing. I was honored to collaborate with the experienced photographer, Howard Austin Feld by using his photo of Elaine to create a similar replica in Oil paint. It was one of my best paintings to date. The diva’s amazing ethereal eyes and pouty lips make her an icon of everything that is beautiful about being female. Elaine is an expert at being Elaine. She takes her role seriously which makes her fun-loving and entertaining for any event. She is a staple for many charity events hosting some of them herself and fashion shows as well with her friend, Richie Rich.

One of the most refreshing things about Elaine is her sense of being grounded and genuine. Even if you have just met her, she has a very “real” quality about her which makes her instantly lovable.

Cake by Ana Paz Cakes, 305-471-5850

My mother, famed Miami cake designer to the stars and I designed her cake, “Hotel Lancaster”, complete with lights and little Elaine to greet her guests as they took in the facade of the building. There were even little fireworks as background. We were thrilled to be part of an event where we were able to come together in love and to celebrate life and art. I hope events like these keep coming.

To watch The Miami Herald’s Video about the colorful bash click here:http://www.miamiherald.com/video/index.html?media_id=5987390

Elaine, we love you!!!

Elaine Lancaster by Howard Austin Feld

Photo of Howard by Christine Alfaro Photography

For over 30 years, Howard Austin Feld has produced photographs from the demure to the erotic. His work has been featured in numerous national and international magazines, TV shows and has clients from around the world.

At first you might notice only skin, but there are many layers to the beauty of his work. Having studied and taught Figure Drawing (drawing from nude male and female models) for the past twenty years, I can tell you he is capturing form and content. His nudes are not “naked.” They are in fact forms placed in compositions that are complex, vibrant and juxtaposed with surprise elements. Where there are voids, there is an abstract composition, as well. When describing composition, the not-so-obvious has to be identified and that would be the relationship with positive and negative space (the main subject and the rest of the space). More elements to consider are the relationships between Foreground, Middleground, and Background and the parallel planes they are all on (I will end the Art jargon right here, except to relay that he knows what he is doing folks). I tell all of my students that a work of Art is successful if it commands your attention, isn’t that the reason why we buy Art in the first place?

Mr. Feld has certainly accomplished the artform of memorable retention of an image. Howard has photographed numerous subjects from people to places and things. Photos of Nature and Cityscapes are also part of his stellar and vast portfolio. He is undoubtedly a master at Photography and can therefore, play with it! He is gracious as he is talented, the photographer offers workshops to teach novices and professionals alike. I can relate to Howard, although we have yet to meet, as he is in essence a teacher. Even on his Facebook photos, he has tips on how to take photographs when rolling over his images with a computer mouse. I consider him to be a dedicated person who is secure enough with his incredible knowledge of an artform that he is willing to teach his tips and tricks to those who might otherwise, need years to learn the ropes.  For those interested in taking classes with Howard Austin Feld you will truly gain new insight into the world of Photography.

The Howard Austin Feld signature gallery is located in the heart of Miami’s South Beach at 663 Lincoln Road. Gallery hours are noon to 11pm on Sunday through Thursday, and noon to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. To contact Howard Austin Feld, please call 305-888-9999 or 305-632-4638.

 

For workshop information follow this link and you can see what Mr. Feld offered in the past and when his next workshop will take place. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Howard-Austin-Feld/79035208777?ref=mf#/event.php?eid=112848329882

To reach the Howard Austin Feld commercial studio, please call 1.305.888.9999 between the hours of 9am and 5pm Monday through Friday. You can also email your inquiry to images@hafdigital.com.