I was passing through Oklahoma City in late January and stopped by to spend the weekend with a friend and his family. Even though I was visiting them, I always have my camera with me, and am always working. So when my friend asked where I’d like to eat lunch, I was more concerned with [...]
I drove to Redding, California last Thursday to see a dear friend and his family and to attend the Kool April Nights car show. Two thousand classic cars showed up and drove through the streets of Redding for an entire week. Many of the cars were spectacular–really rolling works of art. I found myself frequently [...]
Crucifixions, Poodles, and Mermaids–aka Florida
With Easter being this past Sunday I was reminded of my visit to The Holy Land last December. The Holy Land in Orlando, Florida, that is. The Holy Land Experience is a Christian themed park/museum covering 15 acres in the middle of Orlando and was featured in Bill Maher’s film “Religulous.” Interestingly, it was founded [...]
Continue Reading →Waiting For The Train
Last October I stopped in Chicago to see old friends for homecoming at my alma mater, Northwestern University. This shot was taken on “the el” tracks at the Linden station (the subway system in Chicago is primarily on elevated tracks, hence the nickname “the el”). After processing this picture in black and white, I saw [...]
Continue Reading →Introduction to “America: E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many, One)”
Welcome to the inaugural post of the “America: E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many, One)” photo blog. I’m working on a long term project documenting the people and culture of the United States of America and the purpose of this blog is to post pictures and tell brief stories from my travels throughout the country. [...]
Continue Reading →Semetko “UNPOSED” @ Leica Gallery New York
Leica Gallery New York – January 14 through February 26, 2011 Opening Reception January 13th, 6-8pm
Continue Reading →“UNPOSED” in Elizabeth Avedon Blog
“UNPOSED” in Elizabeth Avedon Blog
Continue Reading →UNPOSED in German Weekly “Focus”
UNPOSED and 14 of its images are featured in the German weekly news magazine “Focus.” Click the image to see:
Continue Reading →NDR Kultur Radio Berlin Interview (German)
NDR Kultur Radio Berlin Interview (German) click to play Craig Semetko – NDR
Continue Reading →The Story Behind The Picture
The cover shot of “UNPOSED” was taken in Dam Square in Amsterdam in 2001. I had not been a photographer for too long at the time and I was constantly reading quotes from my favorite photographers and looking at their work for inspiration. When shooting the couple in the shot, the words of the great [...]
Continue Reading →Recent Posts
- 48 Hours In Oklahoma City
- Cars, Characters and Buddhists
- Crucifixions, Poodles, and Mermaids–aka Florida
- Waiting For The Train
- Introduction to “America: E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many, One)”
- Semetko “UNPOSED” @ Leica Gallery New York
- “UNPOSED” in Elizabeth Avedon Blog
- UNPOSED in German Weekly “Focus”
- NDR Kultur Radio Berlin Interview (German)
- The Story Behind The Picture