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Salvatore Vincenzo Bertucci (Paris, France)
Salvatore Vincenzo Bertucci (S.V.B.) was born in Santa Monica, California. He began collecting shells at the age of two when he would run on the sandy beaches of Malibu. His love of skateboarding and guitar playing also began at a young age in Orange County, where his pop-rocker dad owned an Italian restaurant. Turi, as he is known to family and friends, resides in San Francisco and is currently studying International Business at the American Business School in Paris.
For the past few years, S.V.B. has been traveling the world with his companion camera, capturing the rhythms of the streets. His photography is pure truth, the moments captured in perfect time, like an unforgettable melody that plays continuously in your head. Salvatore explores his subject with more than his eyes. He absorbs the message of his composition, clearly defining the end results.
At jimib.com, we are proud to showcase the works of Salvatore V. Bertucci. To contact the artist to commission a project, please email us.
For the past few years, S.V.B. has been traveling the world with his companion camera, capturing the rhythms of the streets. His photography is pure truth, the moments captured in perfect time, like an unforgettable melody that plays continuously in your head. Salvatore explores his subject with more than his eyes. He absorbs the message of his composition, clearly defining the end results.
At jimib.com, we are proud to showcase the works of Salvatore V. Bertucci. To contact the artist to commission a project, please email us.
If No One Is Listening
Words and Music by Jimi Bertucci
“We had a very strict rule in our house, be a good listener. The communication airwaves have taken on a multitude of directions so that we can get the message across. The days of ho hum, not getting through to people, has become a Jurassic excuse catering to the lazy, complacent, I don't need to get hip with the times, gringos. Music has always been a strong force in pounding a message to even those refusing to hear it. Billboards are the large, subliminal, postcards that have you thirsting for one of those bigger than life, erotic, bossomy blondes with bright white teeth. If no one is listening then it tells me you are not being verbal enough, metaphorically speaking of course. Songs have a way of meandering and taking on a life of their own. The idea can begin with a simple thought and before you know it the concept reaches new heights. Determination has to breathe, allowing moments of freedom to pass through the dark tunnels of obscurity. Recognition of one's self-limitations is just that. The listening uncovers the doubts that cling to unresolved matters. Whether you shout or whisper and no one is listening, the echo of your words will linger through time and space and eventually be heard.”
Mary Frampton (Malibu, CA)
Mary Frampton was born in San Bernardino, California, known for its association with Route 66. Her father owned a small newspaper called El Sol, and her mother was an accomplished sculptor. From a very young age, Mary began taking pictures with a Brownie camera, and eventually, some of her photos were used in the weekly paper at San Bernardino High School. Even then, she believed that her talents would be best applied in the evolving field of photojournalism. She went on to college to study advertising and journalism.
Mary started her professional photography career at the San Bernardino Sun, a newspaper that covered the Inland Empire. She often shared her work with the Los Angeles Times through APWire, and the Times frequently published her photos. After working briefly in the public relations office of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, she landed a job as a writer and photographer at the Santa Monica Outlook, a trendy newspaper known for its opinionated stories. By this time, her work had gained significant recognition from major papers in the Los Angeles area.
Motivated by the success of her portfolio, Mary approached the Times, and due to their prior use of her pictures, they readily hired her as a full-time employee in 1956. During her time with the Times, she photographed presidents, rock stars, movie stars, and captured memorable events that have become iconic moments in LA. In 1987, Mary retired from the Times but continued to express herself through her passion for photography. Sadly, Mary passed away on December 29th, 2006. She was a dear friend who will be greatly missed.
Motivated by the success of her portfolio, Mary approached the Times, and due to their prior use of her pictures, they readily hired her as a full-time employee in 1956. During her time with the Times, she photographed presidents, rock stars, movie stars, and captured memorable events that have become iconic moments in LA. In 1987, Mary retired from the Times but continued to express herself through her passion for photography. Sadly, Mary passed away on December 29th, 2006. She was a dear friend who will be greatly missed.