Using Leica cameras, available light and studio light to reveal brilliant images of some of the greatest jazz musicians of today. From way down South in New Orleans to the West Coast Jazz Scene of Los Angeles to the happenin' clubs in New York. Skip Bolen's jazz photography has since appeared in the CBS News Productions' episode of "Legendary Hangouts" hosted by Morley Safer, the Jazz Day L.A. exhibit in the Grand Hall of Los Angeles' Dorothy Chandler Performing Arts Pavilion and Los Angeles Jazz Society's Annual Jazz Tribute and Awards Dinner & Concert. Additionally his photography has been featured in various leading and local jazz publications and newspapers, as well as various major label CD packages and gallery shows. Please do not hesitate to call or write if you have ANY questions about the photography featured on this site.
Skip Bolen Studio is also a full-service PHOTOGRAPHY, ART DIRECTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO specializing primarily in the creative needs of Jazz musicians, publications and record labels. With a broad range of experience and years of creating quality images, Skip Bolen offers a complete range of services from photography, digital photo-manipulation and retouching services to art direction, graphic design and illustration services. A one stop shop that offers personalized service for your publicity, editorial, commercial and advertising needs. Bringing unique and exciting work at an affordable price, with reliable service and a guarantee of quality.
His design work has received numerous awards from Print magazine, Art Direction magazine, Society of Publication Designers, ADDA and was featured in Print's Regional Design Annual. His studies includes the International Center of Photography in New York City. He is currently a member of the Jazz Photographers Association, Jazz Journalists Association, International Association of Jazz Educators, Los Angeles Jazz Society and Advertising Photographers of America.
Visit the Skip Bolen Studio website at www.skipbolenstudio.com
or email him at skipnik@skipbolenstudio.com.
Jazz Fest Reviews...
2002 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival by Mark Saluke
New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Fest by Sandy Ingham
All photographs copyright © Skip Bolen. All Rights Reserved.
