Michael J Costa Portrait, Event & Wedding Photography

09/06/2026

🔹 Michael J Costa Portrait, Event & Wedding Photography shared, "️my solo exhibit "Learning to Breathe: Nepal" 🇳🇵will be at the Cambria County Library Sept. 2-30, 2026. 805-927-4336 || 1043 Main St || Cambria, CA. || HOURS: Fri, 1–5 pm + Sat, 9 am–1 pm + Sun/Mon. CLOSED + Tue/Wed. 10 am–6 pm.
🔹️ "These images are from my Himalayan treks in 2016, 2017 and 2025. I hope you'll stop by and explore compelling backstories that occured during my travels!" Thanks for your interest in my show!"

🔹️ A portion of "Learning to Breathe: Nepal" photo $ale$ will be DONATED to the "HANDS in 🇳🇵Nepal," to support recovery efforts from their recent devastating flash flood & avalanche. THANK YOU for donating any amount you can!

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09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🇳🇵Dear Friends & Supporters ~ By now most of you have seen the brutal videos & photos of the catastrophic flash flood that struck 🇳🇵Nepal near its Tibetan borders.
🇳🇵 People, villages, homes, schools, hospitals, bridges--- everything in the path of the raging water is GONE. Unfortunately over 1200 were killed, 5000 Nepali people are missing, with thousands more unhoused. Costa Gallery owner Michael J Costa Portrait, Event & Wedding Photography's friends in the region are safe, but many in their communities are impacted, injured or worse.

🇳🇵Some of you have reached out to ask about directing your donations to the local nonprofit "HANDS in Nepal". This is one trustworthy group we're suggesting you donate to, based on their previous education & recovery programs with Nepal.

🇳🇵It's difficult to know how many people have been injured or killed in this disaster because so many ran high “up into the hills” and are not accounted for yet. The water level in most areas was as high as 200 meters. 👉👉 You may HELP by making DONATIONS via:
🔹️ CHECKS, payable to "HANDS in Nepal" may be sent to: PO Box 738, Santa Margarita, CA 93453
🔹️DROP-OFF Coin, Ca$h or Check at COSTA GALLERY: 2087 10th St || Los Osos, CA || Thu-Sat, 11 am-4 pm || Sun, 12-4 pm || 559.799.9632.
🔹️ DONATE via their WEBSITE PAYPAL BUTTON using your credit card: Qhttps://www.handsinnepal.org/
🔹️ DONATE or ask QUESTIONS to organizer Jan Sprague at [email protected] or call/text at 805-801-3809.
🇳🇵This is Nepal, an ancient, strong, amazing country with the most resilient, compassionate, community-oriented people you can imagine. They will rise above this tragedy & show the world how it’s done. Let’s help them by supporting their relief fund efforts!
🇳🇵A monetary donation in ANY AMOUNT is something YOU can do NOW that really will make a difference. 🇳🇵THANK YOU for caring!
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🇳🇵"HANDS in Nepal" is a 501(c)3 organization (Tax ID #27-0777768,) so your donation is tax deductible.

07/16/2026

⚱🎨 📸 Costa Gallery is very excited to CELEBRATE our 6th ANNIVERSARY and present 3 EXHIBITIONS in 1 LOCATION ~ "Body • Legends • Explosive"!! Check out striking , vibrant and inspiring by 3 CA artists. STAY TUNED for exciting surprises during the exhibit 📅 July 23-Sept. 6, 2026. VISIT soon & enjoy this trio's imaginative collections:
⚱🎨📸 Keagen A. Mackey is a talented emerging ⚱pottery artist from Fresno, CA. A knowing old soul seems to touch this exuberant artisan's vessel series "Body." His forms, whimsical facial details, and deep glazes captivate viewers. We hope you'll visit to explore this newcomer's unique collection of vessels and functional ceramics in person. On IG at .Mackey.Ceramics.
⚱🎨📸 Elizabeth Chaney-Hall is a former accomplished designer, art director who currently focuses her fine art on fascinating 🎨 paintings and glass mosaics. We're thrilled to feature her "Legends" portrait series of internationally-known musicians, icons, and leaders. Elizabeth wants this coloful showcase to reflect the humanity, complexity, and raw character beyond mere celebrity of the figures she has painted. SimplyElizabethArt.com
⚱🎨📸 Costa Gallery owner Michael J Costa's NEW photography exhibit "Explosive" is the culmination of his 3-year quest to capture the Big Island volcano Kilauea erupting in HI. His images illuminate the energy force he experienced when he arrived at nature's big blast and photographed Pele's monumental force during Kilauea's 40th episode in January 2026.The result is a remarkable, emotional collection of images. Don't miss seeing this rare program! michaeljcosta.com
⚱🎨📸 You're invired to our **6th ANNIVERSARY and ARTIST RECEPTION** Sun. Jul. 26, 2026, 12-4 pm. MEET our Featured Artists, MINGLE with neighbors, & ENJOY 🍢🧀🍹 light snacks. We're thrilled that popular Central Coast musician JILL KNIGHT will 🎵 perform, too.
⚱🎨📸 EXPLORE these 3 diverse exhibits in 1 location, along with original designs by our 20 regional 🎨 artists at our eclectic art space! 2087 10th St. || Los Osos, CA || 559.799.9632 || OPEN Thu-Sat, 11 am-4 pm + Sun, 12-4 pm. Visit Los Osos Baywood this summer!
⚱🎨📸 Our community offers many events, and we're always grateful when guests decide to spend time with us. We are indebted to you for our 6-year success ~ THANK YOU!! Michael J Costa Photography and Brian Ross. 💖