new work!

new work from my last few shoots is up. please check it out!

images copyright lisa wiseman

"passport, s'il vous plaît"

this chanel no. 5 ad is truly an exquisite piece of film. it features audrey tatou and is directed by jean-pierre jeunet. it is a divine example of how advertising can be emotional and evocative. i want to watch it again and again because it tugs on my little heart strings. right now i want nothing more than to be on a train with someone saying "passport, s'il vous plaît..."

i'm a finalist in NYPA 09!

i have been nominated as a finalist in the 2009 new york photo awards!

in case you don't know what it is, here's the blurb from their website:

"To be named a nominee of the New York Photo Awards 2009 means that one has been selected for the final round of judging, during which time only three finalists will be chosen (Winner and two Honorable Mentions). Considering the number of rounds that the Jury has already been through, being nominated is truly an award in and of itself. We are very proud of this year’s Nominees. It is clear that they represent the Future of Contemporary Photography, and we wish them continued success."

howard schatz + jeff goldblum

i found this in vanity fair last month and it is an amazing combo of howard schatz directing/photographing jeff goldblum. click on the image to see it larger - you need to read the character descriptions below each photo to understand how awesome this is. i plan to try this on future people i photograph.

days with my father, part 2

images copyright phillip toledano

i checked back with one of my favorite sites today and discovered that phillip toledano's father died. the last photo/entry in the site is heartbreaking and beautiful. the whole project is exquisite and a personal reminder to be actively, vocally, crazy-grateful for all the people in my life who i love and who love me. if you haven't done so already, check out the whole site from top to bottom, you won't be disappointed.

my opening was a big success!

my opening last week at gallery 625 sutter went so well! it was an intimate gathering with good street traffic and interest in my work. if you are in the neighborhood go check it out; it's up until may 31.

photoworks show

the photoworks polaroid show went up today and it looks great! here's the flier - my image is the last on the right in the third row - the one with the basketball hoop and the "dead end" sign.

my second show opens this thursday, may 7

please come help me celebrate my second show, a quiet selection, this thursday, may 7, in san francisco at the 625 sutter gallery.

this is a great chance for you to see my work if you missed my opening of "something like home" in april; i will be showing a selection of work from that show.

the details are below - feel free to contact me (lisa@lisawiseman.com) if you have any questions.

i hope you're able to make it to the opening!

opening reception:
date: may 7
where: 625 sutter street at mason, san francisco
time: 5:30-7:30pm

if you can't make the opening the show will be up until may 31

don't forget about the accompanying show catalog/book!