Imaginoor in February 2024 →

Hi there

I recently concluded my first introduction to lightpainting class and workshop with the talented Nicole Mordecai at LexArt. The experience was en’light’ening. We had a great group of students. I'm eager to organize an outdoor night photography class during the summer. Be sure to keep an eye out for updates, and in the meantime, take a peek at the fantastic reel capturing some of our workshop's highlights!

Valentine's Day may be a designated occasion, but the spirit of love is timeless. Explore a diverse array of prints at my shop, each waiting to convey your affection to that special someone. Discover a carefully curated selection of highlights below.

I am currently showcasing my night photography and lightpainting work at two ongoing exhibitions in the Boston area.

Movements

I'm thrilled to announce that several of my exquisite artworks have been selected to be highlighted in the prestigious "Movement" exhibition, a captivating collaborative showcase presented by Artlinks. This extraordinary event will take place at the renowned Hallway Gallery, situated at 20 Academy Street in the heart of Arlington, MA. Mark your calendars as the exhibition will warmly welcome art enthusiasts from February 1 to February 28.

To add to the excitement, there will also be a special artist’s reception on February 7, commencing at 7:00 PM and concluding at 8:30 PM. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of art.

Photopolis

If you haven’t had a chance yet, mark your calendar and be part of an extraordinary celebration of art and light! Step into the enchanting world of light and shadows at Photopolis – where night photography and light painting unite in a mesmerizing dance of creativity!

Photopolis is on display at the Cary Art Gallery in the Lexington Community Center and will be on display until February 28th.

The spring is gearing up. Stay tuned. Great stuff coming soon!

Be well. Keep having fun. As always, love hearing from you all.

Peace,
Shehab

October 2022

Well hey there,

Now that most companies are taking this 'return to normal' a little too literally, I also have to join the ranks of sitting in traffic commuting to work. To most people's disbelief, the pandemic is NOT over.

I have been biking to work (while it's still warm enough). I pass the Irish Famine Memorial in Harvard Square everyday. The sculpture reminds me of Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam. While listening to a friends song about the bond between two beings (Between Us by My Pet Dragon) I had a vision to lightpaint the sculpture and bring out the connection between the two figures.

I lightpainted the sculptures with 2 color temperature flashlights then lightpainted the lightning bolt with a pixlestick. The photo was published in the Boston Photography Club September newsletter :)

So my 2022 photo books will be available soon. I am running a limited edition of 21 of the most favored of my photos in a delightfully crafted 9” x 9” photo book. A perfect holiday gift for anyone interested in my night photography work. Get your order in early at my artstore

Thanks for reading. Keep in touch. Drop me a note some time. Always love hearing from you all.

Peace,
Shehab

Imaginoor in June - Word to all of the papa bears

Hi everyone,

I truly hope that you and your loved ones are doing well and that you are staying healthy and safe.  These are uncertain times but we have believe that it will all be fine.

Love Wins.  This is a special print to me because it reminds of celebration, friends, family and our civil rights.  These are all things that we sometimes take for granted.  I made this photo last year during Pride month in Seattle.  It is a double exposure of an exposure mirrored on itself.  T-shirt and prints are available at my Gallery Store and Amazon Store

Happy Father’s Day

to all of the papa bears out there!

I absolutely love being a dad.  I am so grateful to be a part of my daughter's life.  I savor every moment.

We have been in Shelter In Place for the last 3 months and I have been teaching my 3 year old colors, letters and numbers.  She is amazing with colors and numbers (letters are a work in progress).  Over the last few months, we have been learning our colors through lightpainting. 

When she is behind the camera, she is very specific about what she wants to take a photo off.  In front of the camera she loves to draw with her lights.  No photo of hers would be complete without a dinosaur.  Rrrrrroar!

I will dedicate the next set of my Triple Play Photos to Hope.  #LifeIsNotCancelled!  Here are the Triple Play Photos (most liked, shared and stuff...) from the last couple of months

Be sure to check out my Gallery Store and Amazon Store
and follow me on your favorite social media source.

Peace

Imaginoor in April - NOT another Covid newsletter

Hi everyone,

I truly hope that you and your loved ones are doing well, and that you are staying healthy and safe.

It is a strange time. Most of us have probably been asked to “shelter in place”, not going out except for essential things.  I have been using this time to refine my craft of night photography and teaching myself a new photo editing software. 

In these isolating times, I reflect on how my interest in photography became a passion.   I met Jeff Mcrum back in my early days in New York.  Social media says we’ve known each other since 2008 but our friendship is much older than that.  We both worked together at a theater company called Desipina.  While working on set designs, Jeff showed me some of his night photography work.  I was fascinated by his mastery of low light photography in abandoned spaces link.  I thought it was the coolest stuff I had ever seen.

One evening, he convinced me to go out with him to an abandoned building in New Jersey to try urban night photography.  I was skeptical but intrigued.  Jeff spent several hours patiently explaining his philosophies and principles of night photography.  It was such an eye-opening night.  Since then we have gone on many photo trips together.

Jeff has always been an inspiration to be a better photographer today than I was yesterday.  He is a wonderful friend and makes a pretty good deep fried turkey.

I will dedicate the next set of my Triple Play Photos to Hope.  Life Is Not Cancelled!  Here are the Triple Play Photos (most liked, shared and stuff...) from the month of March.

Be sure to check out my Gallery Store and Amazon Store and follow me on your favorite social media source.

Peace

Imaginoor Newsletter December 2019

Season's Greetings & happy holidays!

A special thank you for supporting my work.  
Here's wishing you and your family a happy, healthy and successful 2020!