My cards and ornaments got a mention in the Memphis 2021 Homegrown Holiday Gift Guide~ https://memphismagazine.com/features/the-2021-homegrown-holiday-gift-guide/ along with many other wonderful locally produced gift ideas.
Link to my card catalog and art ~ https://www.karenpulferfocht.com/store
Create a gift pack of local cards for the person that has everything.
Over 80 cards for when you want to send more than a text. Discounts are given on cards purchased in bulk.
I was honored to be one of the photojournalists asked to participate in a New York art gallery show where we raised money to help the next generation of photojournalists.
The Ki Smith Gallery held an auction this spring as a way to raise funds for Boyd Station in Kentucky. The exhibition "Witness: Beauty in Truth" amassed 70 images from some of today's more prominent photojournalists, many of the images rarely are for sale.
Boyd Station is a place for creatives, writers and visual story tellers to come away from it all, get away from distractions and focus on their craft without the distraction of the every day world. Boyd Station is especially set up to provide inspiration and assistance to aspiring local photojournalists.
This is becoming especially important in this day and time where many of todays struggling newspapers seem to be losing the art of long form visual story telling or are, sadly enough, often happy enough with iphoneography.
Great photojournalism is at risk. Great photojournalism is important. Great photojournalism changes hearts, minds and communities.
Boyd Station is positioned to teach the next generation about great photojournalism. This was the idea of longtime photojournalist Jack Gruber, who set up the nonprofit which aims to "cultivate the arts in the bluegrass of Kentucky" while documenting the community at the same time.
One of my most popular images, a signed copy of the late blues musician Mose Vinson’s hands on a piano, was auctioned off in the fundraiser. I shot it on film and it was shot for his album cover. We shot the photo on Beale Street in Memphis, where he used to play. The auction was hosted by the Ki Smith Gallery in New York City in March. The event showcased 40 of today’s most acclaimed and awarded photojournalist's.
Thank you Ki Smith Gallery for a successful auction and fundraiser.
Ki Smith Gallery
712 W 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
A successful online auction of our photos was held a few months later through Paddle8, where proceeds once again befitted Boyd Station. Paddle8 is an online auction house based in New York City that sells fine art.
https://www.boydsstation.org/ to learn more about Boyd Station.
Santa on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee ornament. Great Christmas Gift for Blues Fan from the Home of the Blues.
Delta Country Church Ornament with Merry Christmas Ya'll.
Memphis Trolley Car Ornament in the South Main neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee.
An ornament that shows a Memphis landmark, the historic general store A. Schwab on Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
Cotton Boll Ornament. Great gift for people who love all things southern.
Graphic Design of Memphis, Tennessee neon.
Memphis historic landmark, The Arcade. This authentic and favorite local eatery is in the South Main district of Memphis and has been featured on movies and many travel guides.
This serene scene of the bleak midwinter, turned into a beautiful ornament.
This iconic image taken by Memphis Photojournalist Karen Pulfer Focht at the Memphis Zoo is now available in an ornament at the Memphis Zoo or it can be ordered directly from www.karenpulferfocht.com with a $75 minimum order. The image was taken at the Memphis Zoo shortly after the birth of a newborn giraffe born on exhibit at the Memphis Zoo.
The Memphis Zoo was blessed with a new baby hippo Winnie. It was an exciting year for the Memphis Zoo. An ornament of baby Winnie can be purchased at the Memphis Zoo or directly at www.karenpulferfocht.com with a minimum $75.00 order.
A winter scene from the beloved Memphis park Shelby Farms is now available in an ornament. Shelby Farms in printed on the back of the ornament.
A winter scene from the beloved Memphis park Shelby Farms is now available in an ornament. Shelby Farms in printed on the back of the ornament.
The world famous Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. This is where Elvis Presley got his start! Great gift for Elvis fans.
The back of many of the Memphis Ornaments looks like this.
Men's neckties with Memphis Neon and Neon from Beale Street for the men in your life who love all things Memphis.
Men's Southern Neckties show an abstract pattern that is actually windows from a country church in the Mississippi Delta. The other tie pattern is an abstract pattern from an old car for the car lover in your life.
Blank Note Cards with images by Memphis Photojournalist are available in several Memphis locations including at Novel, A. Schwab, The Memphis Zoo, Trolley Stop. Over 70 designs. Catalogue furnished upon request @ www.karenpulferfocht,com
8 x 8 Canvas of scenes from downtown Memphis.
Marble Blues Coaster with authentic scene from Home of the Blues on Beale Street in Memphis Tennessee. Black and White photos perfect gift for any blues fan. Can also be used as tiny art in easel for an end table or bar. Easel not included.
Marble Blues Coaster set with authentic scenes from Home of the Blues on Beale Street in Memphis Tennessee. Black and White photos perfect gift for any blues fan.
Photojournalism photo exhibit by Memphis Photojournalist Karen Pulfer Focht/
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