In honor of Fathers Day, I decided to dedicate some blogosphere to my Dad.  Who in my opinion, is still one of the best photographers around.  Even though growing up, there was always a camera around, whereby Dad would capture my entire childhood and (oh God!) my awkward teens, I am forever grateful. I have a full pictorial history of my life that he shot behind the scenes. It was never posed, he never intruded, he just observed and had the uncanny talent to see and capture the right moment...Here are some of his more famous subjects from the Motown Era when he was chief photographer. And, one of us this past year.....He's still got it..Love Ya Dad!

All photo copyright to Jim Britt.  Fine Art Prints available thorough Britton Fine Art (310) 806-2080

Just got back from Maui, where I got to combine both work and play.  I went to bring Neal Preston's photography to the gallery.  While there, I enjoyed the best meals I have had in a long time in both Lahaina and Wailea.  There are Celebrites Gallery in both these beautiful cities and the work they carry is a combination of photography, high end memorabilia, and fine art all focused on the legends of music and film....Also, just for shear decadence after seeing the gallery in Wailea, eat the coconut/pineapple cake at Tommy Bahamas....I lost my mind over it! 

www.celebrityfineart.com 

Celebrity Vault has become my favorite place to visit when I need to see some jaw dropping beautiful fine art photography of Old Hollywood and Rock and Roll Royalty.  The gallery focuses on large size exclusive prints from an exclusive coterie of photographers..The space is large and the work hung well.  The staff very friendly and it's location is prime 90201...Close to all the shops and eateries...If you live here go, and if visiting, it's a lovely place to stop by while checking out Bev Hills..Please let the owners (Klaus and Cole) know I sent ya!!!

Having grown up with a dad who was the head photographer of Motown in the 70's, I was constantly surrounded by the artistic and complicated world of photography.  I remember my dad spending hours in the darkroom perfecting a color or black and white print. As well as seeing him lug around huge heavy bags of camera equipment for each shoot. I had a huge amount of respect for him back then, but even more now. Two years ago I discovered his unpublished negatives and was blown away. They are simply gorgeous and soon got him a show with Morrison Hotel Gallery. I then started to sell privately his work, as well as his colleagues from back in the day; Neal Preston, Jim Marshall, Bob Gruen, Barry Feinstein, Andy Kent, and Elliott Landy.  All of them are masters of photography and show a side of music that will never happen again, truly a magical and iconic time....
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