Mike Polizze of Purling Hiss /  by Constance Mensh

Did anyone else freak out when Mike Polizze, the main force behind Purling Hiss, played his first solo set recently at Johnny Brendas? Superfans won't want to miss Mike "solo Hiss" opening up for Kurt Vile & the Violators this March. Always prolific, their tour coincides with a new EP 'Something', which was just released.

Here's a few shots I made for him recently for this round of promos.

You can see upcoming tour dates and listen to tracks the new EP at Brooklyn Vegan or Noisy.

Headshots? How about Environmental Portraits that Matter /  by Constance Mensh

 If your brand's identity counts on the images you show the world, make sure your company portraits say something about the people who matter most.



Event Photography that Highlights Company Culture /  by Constance Mensh

Are you throwing a corporate event or company party? Consider choosing a a new approach, using editorial and photojournalism techniques to create dynamic, web-ready content instead of just the old grip and grins (we'll do those too, don't worry.)

 

If you enjoyed this round-up of recent events, imagine the possibilities of displaying your brand using a new point of view. Email the details of your upcoming event to info@constancemensh.com for a quote.

A look into Philly's Art Scene, Fall 2015 /  by Constance Mensh

I photographed a number of shows for clients throughout Philadelphia this Fall exhibition season. Here are a few of my favorites:

Becky Suss at the Institute of Contemporary Art

 

Pepón Osorio, reForm at Temple Contemporary

 

Lauren Fensterstock at Leonard Pearlstein Gallery

 

Material Legacy at The Philadelphia Art Alliance

Launching a Unisex Jewelry Collaboration for Bario Neal /  by Constance Mensh

This fall brought the first big shoot and product launch for my clients Bario Neal & Linder NYC.  The high-concept jewelry collaboration re-imagines unisex jewelry, drawing inspiration from the Linder NYC look, while maintaining the design and craftsmanship of a Bario Neal. The images convey the line's spirit of playful experimentation, echoing the the colorful, bio-morphic shapes.

Shop the line here: Bario Neal x Linder NYC

Two of the Best New Voices in Folk Music /  by Constance Mensh

It's been a busy few months, sorry for the lack of posts. Here's a little peek into some recent images I've had the pleasure of creating for two incredibly talented musicians.

Tamara Lindeman aka The Weather Station shot in Toronto:

You can listen to The Weather Station's latest album on Paradise of Bachelors.

 

Next up, a lightning-fast shoot right before twilight with Joan Shelley of Louisville, KY on her way through Philadelphia.

Joan also has a gorgeous album, Over and Even, recently released on No Quarter.

 

Barbara Kasten Summer Press Roundup /  by Constance Mensh

Though sadly nearing the end of its successful run, Barbara Kasten: Stages, continues to make a mark in print and online. Here is a look at some highlights from the last few months.

Contemporary Art Daily, Barbara Kasten at ICA Philadelphia A great approximation of walking through the exhibition using installation imagery in slideshow. This is a gorgeous online record of the show– so very nice to see the photos completely.

W Magazine Art Issue features both Stages via a slideshow of prints and installation images and  Barbara herself (and my portrait below) in the article/roundup of senior artists, Young at Art.