Waimea Fishing Pier - II, Kauai

I am proud to announce that one of my works, Waimea Fishing Pier - II, Kauai, is now part of a corporate collection.

©Kelly Fitzgerald. Waimea Fishing Pier - II, Kauai

Silver Gelatin Fiber Base Print

20" H x 16" W

Limited Edition 1/50

Works from "A New Discovery" are sold as limited edition fine art photographic prints.  Whether you are a first time or seasoned art collector, investor, or dealer, Kelly Fitzgerald and his representatives give you the opportunity to acquire remarkable artwork that will appreciate over time and give you years of enjoyment.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com.  

Fine Art Photography Auction Sale

In an effort to make room for new and upcoming works, I am holding an auction sale for my fine art photographic collections. I have a large inventory of limited edition silver gelatin fiber base prints available as well as museum quality framed photographic prints.

I have attached a catalog with a list of artwork that is available for purchase at a discounted rate. If you have ever wanted to become a collector of my work, this is a great opportunity to begin. 

Please feel free to share the catalog with friends and colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity to acquire remarkable photographic artwork at a lower cost. These works will appreciate over time and provide years of enjoyment.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art photographic print or would like to request a catalog, please contact me directly at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com.

Thank you,

Kelly Fitzgerald

Fine Art Photographer

A fine art photographic print by Kelly Fitzgerald

will beautify your home or enhance your place of business.

And the Nominees Are............

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Sanctuary, Kauai
Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print

I just found out that my image “Sanctuary, Kauai” was nominated in the Professional Nature Category for the B&W Spider Awards. Though I didn’t win, I am pretty thrilled that my image was chosen out of the thousands of images submitted.

This work was created by using an old manual SLR film camera and Kodak Professional High-Speed HIE Black-and-White Infrared Negative Film. 

Prints available upon request.

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN - Photographs by Kelly Fitzgerald

"All Hail the Queen"
Exhibit Postcard
©2014 Kelly Fitzgerald.

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

Photographs by Kelly Fitzgerald

The year was 1996, Bill Clinton was in office and the hit song, Macarena by Los del Rio was dominating the airwaves.  Photographer Kelly Fitzgerald was first introduced to drag queens while working as a part-time bartender at a local gay nightclub in San Diego.  He was captivated by their larger-than-life personalities. Every Friday night they would perform as Cher, Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner and other legendary female vocalists. The 1990’s was an experimental time and drag queens were far from commonplace. Self-expression, performing and entertaining were all means of self-exploration as well as mediums to make cultural statements.

Within a three month time period, Kelly photographed drag queens in San Diego and traveled to San Francisco to photograph Wigstock, an annual outdoor drag festival that traditionally acted as an unofficial end to summer for the gay community.  The iconic and groundbreaking photographs Kelly captured show the essence of his subjects; creative, larger than life individuals who were not afraid to show their feminine sides and flamboyant spirit. These queens were pioneers in their own right, trail blazers at a time when their style and fashion wasn’t fully accepted or understood.

Fitzgerald is an adventurer and fine art photographer who has spent years traveling the world with little more than a backpack and camera gear. He is a landscape specialist who has been interpreting culture and the environment for over 30 years.  He uses tools such as manual film cameras, black-and-white film and the traditional darkroom to create his silver gelatin fiber base prints.

His photographs have been in numerous exhibits throughout the United States and Europe.  Fitzgerald's work has also won several awards including The Golden Light Award and the IPA Lucie Award.  He was honored at The Hubbard Museum in Association with The Smithsonian Institution in 2003, and was the first photographer to receive the Gene Harrison Memorial Award in November of 2003. His work can be found in many corporate and private collections across the United States. Kelly is based out of California and Hawaii and travels several months each year to pursue his art.

Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery

The exhibit will be on view from July 12, 2014 – September 9, 2014.

An open reception will be held on Saturday, July 12^th (6-9 pm) and August 9^th (6-9 pm) in conjunction with Ray at Night,
San Diego’s monthly art event.

"ALL HAIL THE QUEEN" PROMOTIONAL POSTER

The promotional posters for the "All Hail the Queen" exhibit have been printed and they look great!  They will be displayed throughout San Diego. Hope to see you at the show. Cheers!

SPONSOR: URBAN MO'S BAR & GRILL

And finally, I would like to give a big shout out to Urban MO's Bar & Grill and MO's Universe and thank them for their generous donation and support for the upcoming photography exhibit "All Hail the Queen" coming this July 12th at Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery.

Please be sure to visit Urban MO's Bar & Grill next time you are in San Diego. MO's is more than a bar, more than a restaurant, and more than San Diego's number one GLBT hot spot, they are part of what makes Hillcrest, Hillcrest.

SPONSOR: BAJA BETTY'S

I would like to give a big shout out to Baja Betty's and thank them for their generous donation and support for the upcoming photography exhibit "All Hail the Queen" coming this July 12th at Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery.

Please be sure to visit Baja Betty's next time you are in San Diego. Baja Betty's is home to the most fabulous margarita north of the border. Serving colorful people colorful drinks and a hearty plate of Mexi-fresh cuisine, they showcase over 100 tequilas on their shelves, ensuring there's always something new to tickle your tongue. 

SPONSOR: GOSSIP GRILL

I would like to give a big shout out to Gossip Grill and thank them for their generous donation and support for the upcoming photography exhibit "All Hail the Queen" coming this July 12th at Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery.

If you are ever in the San Diego area, please be sure to visit Gossip Grill. Since conception in 2009, Gossip Grill has turned into a favorite local hangout. The restaurant/bar is decked out with feminine inspired, post-Dada art and serves up modern American Comfort Food that will send your taste buds dancing.

SPONSOR: HILLCREST BREWING COMPANY

I would like to give a big shout out to Hillcrest Brewing Company and thank them for their generous donation and support for the upcoming photography exhibit "All Hail the Queen" coming this July 12th at Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery.

If you are ever in the San Diego area, please be sure to stop by Hillcrest Brewing Company. They are the World’s First “Out and Proud LGBT Brewery"  and are located next door to the iconic Hillcrest Pride Flag. HBC features handcrafted beer and stone fired pizzas with bottles, growlers & kegs to-go.

SPONSOR: BELL ROCK GROWERS

I want to give a big thank you to Bell Rock Growers! Bell Rock Growers is now a sponsor of the upcoming photography exhibit "All Hail the Queen" coming this July & August at Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery.

They are an established pet treat company committed to providing the tastiest, purest and most nutritious treats for pets and the people who love them.

Please be sure to check out their website to view all of the wonderful products they offer. My sister’s cat goes crazy over the Semi-Most Deep Sea Tuna Cat Treats.

SPONSOR: NELSON PHOTO

I want to give a big thank you to Nelson Photo! Nelson Photo is now a sponsor of the upcoming photography exhibit "All Hail the Queen" coming this July & August at Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery.

I've been buying my photography supplies at Nelson Photo for over 25 years and I highly recommend them for all of your camera and video needs.

SPONSOR: REDWING BAR & GRILL

I would like to give a big shout out to Redwing Bar & Grill and thank them for their generous donation and support for the upcoming photography exhibit "All Hail the Queen" coming this July & August at Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery.

If you are ever in the San Diego area, please be sure to stop by Redwing Bar & Grill. You won't find a friendlier place to eat, drink and be merry!

SEEKING SPONSORSHIP FOR EXHIBIT

I am currently seeking sponsorship from a LGBT friendly business to help cover the costs for a fine art photography exhibit coming this July and August at Ray Street Custom Framing & Art Gallery located in San Diego, CA.

The exhibit "All Hail the Queen" will feature Drag Queens photographed in a very editorial, fashion and documentary style. An old manual SLR film camera and traditional B&W films were used to create these thought provoking images. I photographed this project back in 1996 during a two-month span in San Diego and San Francisco. The work has never been exhibit before, and for its viewers, it will be a form of history for the LGBT community.

Your generosity and support would be greatly appreciated. To learn more about the many benefits of becoming a sponsor, please contact me at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com at your earliest convenience. Production for the exhibit is currently underway.

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!

For print or exhibit inquiries, please email me at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com as my website service provider has gone belly up.  I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

I am working hard on getting a new website up and going very soon.

Stay tuned!

SOLD! HANALEI PIER, KAUAI

I am happy to announce that a limited edition 4/50 fine art photographic print of Hanalei Pier, Kauai was sold to a fine art collector in Canada.  I am honored to have my work added to his private collection.

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Hanalei Pier, Kauai

Silver Gelatin Fiberbase Print

16" H x 20" W

Limited Edition 4/50

Works from "A New Discovery" are sold as limited edition fine art photographic prints.  Whether you are a first time or seasoned art collector, investor, or dealer, Kelly Fitzgerald and his Representatives give you the opportunity to acquire remarkable artwork that will appreciate over time and give you years of enjoyment.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on Kelly's website.

SOLD! OCEAN SWING, KAUAI

I am happy to announce that a limited edition 1/50 fine art photographic print of Ocean Swing, Kauai was sold to a fine art collector in California.  I am honored to have my work added to his private collection.

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Ocean Swing, Kauai

Silver Gelatin Archival Fiber Base Print

11" H x 14" W

Limited Edition 1/50

Works from "A New Discovery" are sold as limited edition fine art photographic prints.  Whether you are a first time or seasoned art collector, investor, or dealer, Kelly Fitzgerald and his Representatives give you the opportunity to acquire remarkable artwork that will appreciate over time and give you years of enjoyment.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on Kelly's website.

SOLD! DOOR, CASTELLABATE, ITALY

©2000 Kelly Fitzgerald.  Door, Castellabate, Italy

Archival Pigment Ink Print

10" H x 8" W

Limited Edition 2/20

I am happy to announce that a limited edition 2/20 fine art photographic print of Door, Castellabate, Italy was sold to a fine art collector in Illinois.  I am honored to have my work added to their private collection.

Works from "The Italy Collection" are sold as limited edition fine art photographic prints.  Whether you are a first time or seasoned art collector, investor, or dealer, Kelly Fitzgerald and homeLOFT fine art give you the opportunity to acquire remarkable artwork that will appreciate over time and give you years of enjoyment.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com or homeLOFT fine art.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on Kelly's website.

The Italy Collection is now available at homeLOFT fine art

©2013 homeLOFT fine art and Kelly Fitzgerald.

I am thrilled to announce that The Italy Collection is now represented by homeLOFT fine art.  

The images of Italy that I captured on film, encompass a myriad of locations, many constructed hundreds of years ago.  By photographing these crumbling stone facades and archaic landscapes, I hope to transport my audience to the past and allow them to mentally experience walking on the roads where a vast ancient empire once stood.

Whether you are a first time or seasoned art collector, the professional staff at homeLOFT fine art will give you the opportunity to acquire remarkable artwork that will appreciate over time and give you years of enjoyment.

Helen Montgomery-Drysdale (1930-2013)

©Helen Montgomery-Drysdale

Helen Montgomery Drysdale, 83, world renowned photographer, born February 27, 1930, died at home at 10:40 AM June 24, 2013, surrounded by friends and her photographs.  I met Helen in 1996 and she quickly became my friend and mentor.  We collaborated together on my first major exhibit in 1996.  I have so many fond memories of hanging out with her at her home in Del Mar.  She used to tell the best stories about her time working with and photographing the Hollywood greats.  She loved black-and white film photography.  She was extremely witty and had a wonderful sense of humor.  My life is richer for knowing her.  Helen, you will be missed.  

A memorial service and tribute showing of her work will be held on August 17th, 5-7 PM at the Artist’s Space, Southfair, Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA. 

Contributions in her memory can be sent to the Drysdale Legacy Fund, 693 Orchid Lane, Del Mar, CA 92014 for the purpose of archiving Helen’s extensive volume of work.

She is survived by her dear friend and life partner, Dayna Carroll. 

Visit www.hmdfoto.net
Helen Mongomery Drysdale bio

SOLD! HANALEI PIER, KAUAI

I am happy to announce that a limited edition 9/30 fine art photographic print of Hanalei Pier, Kauai was sold to a fine art collector in Aspen, Colorado.  I am honored to have my work added to his private collection.

©Kelly Fitzgerald.  Hanalei Pier, Kauai
Archival Type C Print
30" H x 40" W
Limited Edition 9/30

Works from "A New Discovery" are sold as limited edition fine art photographic prints.  Whether you are a first time or seasoned art collector, investor, or dealer, Kelly Fitzgerald and his Representatives give you the opportunity to acquire remarkable artwork that will appreciate over time and give you years of enjoyment.

If you are interested in purchasing an original fine art print, please contact Kelly Fitzgerald at info@kellyfitzgeraldphoto.com or call (760) 670-6616.  A range of print sizes are available.  For more information, please visit the print information page on Kelly's website.