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Look Twice Photography
I always have a permanent collection showing at CJ's Cafe, 611 E. Grand Avenue in Arroyo Grande, CA. Always the best place to apreciate the impact of the full size prints of my photography and sample from their huge menu. CJ's has gone solar and has become more and more popular every year for a good reason, Great Food and a wide connection to the local community. Come by and enjoy great food. New large format photographs coming soon.
Thank you Glenn and Kathy at CJ's.
Some of my work is currently on display at Branch Street Deli in the Arroyo Grande Village at 203 East Branch St. Arroyo Grande CA. Really Great healthy food in a no stress atmosphere. Ending soon. http://www.branchstreetdeli.com/
Arroyo Grande's Clark Center for the Performing Arts 'Visual Art's Display Committee' has selected my work to show in their lobby during their 10th anniversary celebration. I will be on display during May and continuing into June 2012. Being selected to show during the 10th anniversary celebration was beyond my expectations and I feel truly honered.
http://www.clarkcenter.org/cm/Home.html
I have installed a permanent photography project, June 2011, for the brand new acute rehabilitation wing at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital. The Acute Rehab Unit will mean that patients with strokes, spinal cord injuries and other debilitating conditions can get treatment locally. This hits home because when my brother had a spinal cord injury we had to drive 3 1/2 hours to San Jose to visit him in rehab and it was impossible to see him as often as whould have been best for him. Also I worked at AGCH for 21 years in radiology. Three wall size images in this installation up to 9x28 feet. Not a public display.
I am now doing my own printing. I have recently acquired an Epson 9600 44" wide printer. This is a profesional photo printer that uses pigment based archival inks that will show no sign of fading for 75+ years. I have total control of the whole process from capture to print. I custom calibrate my monitor and ink/paper combinations myself. The final product is more moisture and abuse tolerant.
I would encourage you to stop by any of the venues that are listed here that are open to the public. The full size printed photographs are a quantum leap over what you can see on your computer.
Creativity is innate. Tap it and find your outlet and you will be more happy. (Sometimes life gets in the way, but not always). It is there, write, paint, photograph, dance, sing, make music, act, sew, knit, make poetry, just share what you can express that is good.
I live on the Central California Coast in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County. There is so much beauty within grasp of here. My photographs are mostly of the Central California Coast and it's coastal mountains and valleys from Big Sur to Santa Barbara.
I was given my first camera when I was 6 or 7, that was in the late 50's and by the time I was in 5th grade we had a darkroom set up in the house. During college I minored in photography while pursuing a carreer in diagnostic imaging. I am currently shooting with a 21 megapixel Canon 5D MarkII which has very incredible resolution on very large prints. Most outdoor photos are taken in multiple exposures to capture the full dynamic range of the highlights and shadows. Many of the large format panoramas are a compilation of over 30 exposures and hours of editing. The very large format photographs are suitable for wall size murals with pristine detail.
See larger renditions of some photos at Panoramio: http://www.panoramio.com/user/4602753?with_photo_id=36723946
Most people find ordering from this site cumbersome and unatainable. I would encourage you to e-mail me if you want to order. I work full time in a day job that does not allow me to take your calls, so leave a message or send an e-mail.
Check back for updates
Enjoy,
Curtis Essen
curtisessen@looktwicephotography.com
805-748-3056 This is my cell phone # and I work full time and usually cannot answer so please leave a message.
I always have a permanent collection showing at CJ's Cafe, 611 E. Grand Avenue in Arroyo Grande, CA. Always the best place to apreciate the impact of the full size prints of my photography and sample from their huge menu. CJ's has gone solar and has become more and more popular every year for a good reason, Great Food and a wide connection to the local community. Come by and enjoy great food. New large format photographs coming soon.
Thank you Glenn and Kathy at CJ's.
Some of my work is currently on display at Branch Street Deli in the Arroyo Grande Village at 203 East Branch St. Arroyo Grande CA. Really Great healthy food in a no stress atmosphere. Ending soon. http://www.branchstreetdeli.com/
Arroyo Grande's Clark Center for the Performing Arts 'Visual Art's Display Committee' has selected my work to show in their lobby during their 10th anniversary celebration. I will be on display during May and continuing into June 2012. Being selected to show during the 10th anniversary celebration was beyond my expectations and I feel truly honered.
http://www.clarkcenter.org/cm/Home.html
I have installed a permanent photography project, June 2011, for the brand new acute rehabilitation wing at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital. The Acute Rehab Unit will mean that patients with strokes, spinal cord injuries and other debilitating conditions can get treatment locally. This hits home because when my brother had a spinal cord injury we had to drive 3 1/2 hours to San Jose to visit him in rehab and it was impossible to see him as often as whould have been best for him. Also I worked at AGCH for 21 years in radiology. Three wall size images in this installation up to 9x28 feet. Not a public display.
I am now doing my own printing. I have recently acquired an Epson 9600 44" wide printer. This is a profesional photo printer that uses pigment based archival inks that will show no sign of fading for 75+ years. I have total control of the whole process from capture to print. I custom calibrate my monitor and ink/paper combinations myself. The final product is more moisture and abuse tolerant.
I would encourage you to stop by any of the venues that are listed here that are open to the public. The full size printed photographs are a quantum leap over what you can see on your computer.
Creativity is innate. Tap it and find your outlet and you will be more happy. (Sometimes life gets in the way, but not always). It is there, write, paint, photograph, dance, sing, make music, act, sew, knit, make poetry, just share what you can express that is good.
I live on the Central California Coast in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County. There is so much beauty within grasp of here. My photographs are mostly of the Central California Coast and it's coastal mountains and valleys from Big Sur to Santa Barbara.
I was given my first camera when I was 6 or 7, that was in the late 50's and by the time I was in 5th grade we had a darkroom set up in the house. During college I minored in photography while pursuing a carreer in diagnostic imaging. I am currently shooting with a 21 megapixel Canon 5D MarkII which has very incredible resolution on very large prints. Most outdoor photos are taken in multiple exposures to capture the full dynamic range of the highlights and shadows. Many of the large format panoramas are a compilation of over 30 exposures and hours of editing. The very large format photographs are suitable for wall size murals with pristine detail.
See larger renditions of some photos at Panoramio: http://www.panoramio.com/user/4602753?with_photo_id=36723946
Most people find ordering from this site cumbersome and unatainable. I would encourage you to e-mail me if you want to order. I work full time in a day job that does not allow me to take your calls, so leave a message or send an e-mail.
Check back for updates
Enjoy,
Curtis Essen
curtisessen@looktwicephotography.com
805-748-3056 This is my cell phone # and I work full time and usually cannot answer so please leave a message.
© Curtis Essen - Look Twice Photography
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