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Barry Morgenstein was born on March 18, 1961. Raised in Teaneck, New Jersey living what were then his first passions; blues and rock-n-roll. Barry was playing guitar in a band with his then girlfriend and lead singer when, one day, while volunteering to take publicity shots for his girl friend, he discovered his true gift: photography.
Driven to his new passion, Barry enrolled for study at the International Center for Photography in New York City, where he learned the basic principles of what makes a great shot. This would eventually lay the foundation for his development of a deeper, more personal approach to photography. Upon graduating from the International Center for Photography, Barry landed a position as an assistant to renowned music photographer Mark Weiss. Within two years, he was the top photographer at the agency. Barry shot primarily concerts and studio sessions, building a magnificent portfolio and a reputation that allowed him to found his own photography studio. Barry's goal today remains the same as it was the first time he picked up a camera to capture the essence of the moment in every photograph he takes. In this way, Barry likes to compare photography to guitar playing- often saying that, “ "a truly great photographer can capture the emotion of the moment with a few simple lights, just as great guitar player can transmit feeling through a few simple notes." With this philosophy, it is not surprising that Barry is known for creating memorable photographs. Barry has expanded his body of work to include actors, models and executives. His work earned him the title “Best NY Headshot Photographer” 2006, 2008 and 2009 Backstage Reader’s Choice Award. His simple approach and innate ability to capture the true beauty and emotion of his clients have made Barry one of the most sought after photographers in the entertainment industry. The list of clients he has worked with read as a virtual who's who of the entertainment and music industry. Among the celebrities he has had the privilege of photographing are Michael Jackson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Meryl Streep and Paul McCartney. He was the official photographer for Howard Stern's book, Private Parts, with more than 100 inside photos of Stern. As a result, he was featured on E! Entertainment Television, in a one hour documentary on the making of Stern's movie, Private Parts. His work for record companies, modeling agencies and publishing companies consistently appeared in major print publications, such as Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, The New York Times, People, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, Parade, and Soap Opera Digest. Barry has successfully exhibited his work on numerous occasions; including at VH1's headquarters in NYC, |
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