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Nov 5th, 2019

“They were all missing someone”: Harold Feinstein’s Korean photographs, Veteran’s Day 2019 by Judith Thompson

Harold was drafted into the infantry and sent off to Korea when he was 22 years old.  He had a new wife, had sold prints to Steichen at MOMA and was just getting into his stride as an up and coming young photographer in the heady days of the early 50’s in New York.  And then he was yanked into the draft and sent off to Korea.

Jul 21st, 2019

Prints and printmaking, Part 1: Silver gelatin vintage, printed later and modern prints; what’s the difference? by Judith Thompson

  When I first began getting involved with Harold’s work, during and after a long career of my own (completely unrelated to photography or the art world),  I found myself a complete novice at the bottom end of the learning curve. Among the many things to decipher and digest was the question of what constitutes… Continue reading

Jun 20th, 2019

Becoming at home with infinity: A reflection on year four of your passing… by Judith Thompson

My dearest Harold: Here it is again. The summer solstice. The day you departed your body. I thought it would be easier to write this year’s memorial blog post than it has been in the first three years. I woke up knowing exactly what I wanted to say. I’ve been composing it as I walk, prepare… Continue reading

Apr 16th, 2019

“Where my soul is fully alive”: Wisdom from Harold on his 88th birthday by Judith Thompson

Portrait of Harold Feinstein by Judith Thompson

Harold would be 88 today, April 17th, 2019.  He left his body, but his soul lives on. At least, so I believe and so did he. And the desire to listen to the directives of his soul while he was  alive was a profound intention that shaped his life, his work and his way of being. It also touched the lives of all who knew him.

Feb 12th, 2019

“It’ll always be the first kiss”: Memories for Valentine’s Day 2019 by Judith Thompson

Harold liked to say:  “It will always be the first kiss” when he talked about his love of life. I was blessed with a 27 year marriage to someone who never let me forget how much he loved me; who maintained a consistent  appreciation of life — and of me! As he got older, he… Continue reading

Sep 26th, 2018

Harold’s students: JoAnn Cancro by Cory Levine

We were delighted to connect recently with one of Harold’s former students, JoAnn Cancro. JoAnn is an accomplished fine art, cultural and event photographer who attended one of Harold’s private workshops in New York during the 1990s. She was kind enough to guest author this blog entry and share her memories of that time, as… Continue reading

Aug 2nd, 2018

Coney Island: All colors and every language under the sun! by Judith Thompson

“When people come to this country and they see the Statue of Liberty, I think there should be a sign there that says ‘Come with me to Coney Island first!’  Because whatever New York is to the United States, Coney Island is to New York. It’s a multitude of all colors and every language under… Continue reading

Jun 17th, 2018

In touch with eternity: Reflections from year three by Judith Thompson

I realize there is a thread here that runs through my annual reflection marked by the day of Harold’s passing (June 20, 2015) . It’s the thread of time and no time; and it is still, for me, the frame within which grief, loss and healing exist. Last year’s post was entitled Living to the… Continue reading

    November 5th, 2019

    “They were all missing someone”: Harold Feinstein’s Korean photographs, Veteran’s Day 2019 by Judith Thompson

    Harold was drafted into the infantry and sent off to Korea when he was 22 years old.  He had a new wife, had sold prints to Steichen at MOMA and was just getting into his stride as an up and coming young photographer in the heady days of the early 50’s in New York.  And then he was yanked into the draft and sent off to Korea.

    July 21st, 2019

    Prints and printmaking, Part 1: Silver gelatin vintage, printed later and modern prints; what’s the difference? by Judith Thompson

      When I first began getting involved with Harold’s work, during and after a long career of my own (completely unrelated to photography or the art world),  I found myself a complete novice at the bottom end of the learning curve. Among the many things to decipher and digest was the question of what constitutes… Continue reading

    June 20th, 2019

    Becoming at home with infinity: A reflection on year four of your passing… by Judith Thompson

    My dearest Harold: Here it is again. The summer solstice. The day you departed your body. I thought it would be easier to write this year’s memorial blog post than it has been in the first three years. I woke up knowing exactly what I wanted to say. I’ve been composing it as I walk, prepare… Continue reading

    April 16th, 2019

    “Where my soul is fully alive”: Wisdom from Harold on his 88th birthday by Judith Thompson

    Portrait of Harold Feinstein by Judith Thompson

    Harold would be 88 today, April 17th, 2019.  He left his body, but his soul lives on. At least, so I believe and so did he. And the desire to listen to the directives of his soul while he was  alive was a profound intention that shaped his life, his work and his way of being. It also touched the lives of all who knew him.

    February 12th, 2019

    “It’ll always be the first kiss”: Memories for Valentine’s Day 2019 by Judith Thompson

    Harold liked to say:  “It will always be the first kiss” when he talked about his love of life. I was blessed with a 27 year marriage to someone who never let me forget how much he loved me; who maintained a consistent  appreciation of life — and of me! As he got older, he… Continue reading

    September 26th, 2018

    Harold’s students: JoAnn Cancro by Cory Levine

    We were delighted to connect recently with one of Harold’s former students, JoAnn Cancro. JoAnn is an accomplished fine art, cultural and event photographer who attended one of Harold’s private workshops in New York during the 1990s. She was kind enough to guest author this blog entry and share her memories of that time, as… Continue reading

    August 2nd, 2018

    Coney Island: All colors and every language under the sun! by Judith Thompson

    “When people come to this country and they see the Statue of Liberty, I think there should be a sign there that says ‘Come with me to Coney Island first!’  Because whatever New York is to the United States, Coney Island is to New York. It’s a multitude of all colors and every language under… Continue reading

    June 17th, 2018

    In touch with eternity: Reflections from year three by Judith Thompson

    I realize there is a thread here that runs through my annual reflection marked by the day of Harold’s passing (June 20, 2015) . It’s the thread of time and no time; and it is still, for me, the frame within which grief, loss and healing exist. Last year’s post was entitled Living to the… Continue reading

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