New Perspectives-Original Fine Art Photography by Larry A Brechner

Name: New Perspectives-Original Fine Art Photography by Larry A Brechner
Address: Chesterton, IN, 46304, US
Telephone: +12197466609

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New Perspectives-Original Fine Art Photography by Larry A Brechner

New Perspectives features the photography of Northwest Indiana based
photographic artist, Larry A B

Larry’s artistic photography work is mostly in landscapes, scenic, nature, still life,
buildings, nautical themes, plus includes abstract figure studies and aerial work. His work has been exhibited in galleries throughout Northwest Indiana and
Suburban Chicago, also appearing in several private collections plus several
regional calendars and coffee table books. Working as a theatrical lighting

designer and musical theater stage director for
over forty years, Larry's photography has been largely avocational;
mostly used in his own design and directing portfolio, or for promotional,
production pictures, including actor headshots. His work with stage lighting
gives him a special understanding and a unique vision for his artistic photography. He has been active as a fine art photographer for over thirty years. ARTIST STATEMENT
Creative photography is more than making a simple visual recording,
it involves the innovative artistry and vision of a photographer,
who manipulates the given visual elements in order to both preserve and
represent the subject while creating New Perspectives. I view my artistic photography as more than merely making a visual recording
of existing subjects, but to capture both obvious and subtle visions of the subject. A photograph actually freezes a moment in time,
forever preserving an image of people, places, things, or events,
which then can be revisited again and again,
thus creating an existence of its very own. A creative image is both the product of the subject and the artist,
whose discriminating perception seeks to evoke those more intangible
and profound impressions of intimacy and mood. The viewer completes this triad (subject, artist, and viewer)
by hopefully realizing a successful artistic communication. STYLE
In both my color and monochromatic photography,
understanding light is the key to any successful image. While color photography currently has less artistic acceptance,
it forms a major portion of my scenic and nature work. Color is an important compositional element, tied more directly to mood
than any other visual element. Modern photography can create a full palate and range of natural colors,
and manipulating this natural color to enhance or intensify the mood represents
an important stylistic portion of my work. When I choose monochrome over color,
it is to heighten the focus on shape, form, texture, pattern, and tonality,
by removing color as a visual element. By its inherent nature,
a black & white image evokes a different and more ethereal emotional response
to the subject. The postcard style images are consciously part of my scenic visual style. Compressing the visual elements in order to achieve a flattened perspective
of the subject is a strong characteristic of my scenic images. Isolating a subject from the background in order to reveal and capture details,
which may be otherwise overlooked by a casual observer, is an important
style element of my photography. Especially used in my close-up macro work,
I like to focus attention on the minute details of the subject. An artist's style should not be static, but consistently open to alternate visions.

04/11/2026

LAB's two pieces in the Area Artists Association’s
"Anything Goes" Exhibition running April 1st to May 31st.

02/06/2026

Some fun with AI

01/24/2026

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12/13/2025

LAB at the Chesterton Art Center 2025-26 Members Exhibit opening with his piece, "Manhattan Up!" 16x20 digital photograph on acrylic.

11/10/2025

10/07/2025

This October 2025 Harvest Moon is a Super Moon and is called a Harvest Moon because it is the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox, which typically falls in September but can sometimes be in October. It is called the Harvest Moon because its increased and earlier-than-usual moonrises around sunset provided light for farmers to work late and bring in their crops during the traditional harvest season.

09/19/2025

Five of my pieces are in this special exhibit tunning this weekend only. the Dunes Arts Foundation’s 2025 local art show and fundraiser “Visions from the Heartland.” Thursday, September 18 through Sunday, September 21. Admission to Visions is $10 and the ticket includes admission to a performance from our Voices from the Heartland series.

07/10/2025

Our Swan family out for a cruise.

06/23/2025

LAB with Quinn Albert and Christine Newton at the awards reception for the 2025 Women's Club Exhibit.

06/20/2025

Every evening, our gathering of Great White Egrets on the downed branches of the island over the lake.

06/18/2025

Our Swan Family out for an afternoon swim.

06/11/2025

The June full moon is also known as the Strawberry Moon, and with the help of Canadian wild fires, actually appeared fairly orange.

Address

Chesterton, IN
46304

Telephone

+12197466609

Website

http://www.brech.com/np

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