Saturday, October 30, 2010

My Work In Metalsmith Magazine!



Artist - Thomas Gentille       Photographer - Steven Brian Samuels

Have I secretly been hiding the truth?


Deep down am I really world renown artist Thomas Gentille?


Yes & No.

I am not Thomas Gentille.


I have, however, been hiding the truth. Secretly.

Artist - Thomas Gentille       Photographer - Steven Brian Samuels




For the last 6 years or so, I have been an underground photographer, shooting mostly art jewelry, and only for a select group of artists under the pseudonym Steven Brian Samuels. Yea, I know. Silly name, but I couldn't think of anything else. ;)

Up until recently I have been very reluctant to pursue photography full-time.  This hesitation had mostly to do with my perfectionist's eye, which only grew larger as I took on more work.

But, because of the gentle nudging of one person and the not so gentle nudging, swift kick in the buttocks and then a quick spin and kick to the bollocks from another person, I have finally decided to throw caution to the wind, lay bare my naked soul, and come out as an art jewelry photographer!



Artist - Thomas Gentille       Photographer - Steven Brian Samuels


Ahhhh. That feels better...

Like a weight, lifted.



You can see more of my photography work here @ my site: www.artjewelryphotography.com

Thomas Gentille @ Gallery Loupe


Artist - Thomas Gentille       Photographer - Steven Brian Samuels



And yes! I am still doing my own art jewelry work. One obsession helping to feed another :)