Lisa Saltzman
# Lisa Saltzman

Lisa Saltzman is an American photographer known for both her commercial and fine art photography.

## Career

Saltzman began her photographic career running an advertising and promotional merchandise company in which she created much of the work she produced. Her affinity for the arts was inspired by her parents who are passionate collectors and art patrons. Later on, she studied contemporary arts at Christie's and the International Center for Photography, helping influence some of her fine art work that would come. She has had a successful commercial photography career, even being elected a Board Member of the New York chapter of the American Photographic Artists. Her commercial clients include The Guggenheim Museum, Estée Lauder, MAC Cosmetics, Rimmel, and HBO. Some of Saltzman's work is also a part of the Cleveland Clinics permanent art collection.

### Fine Art Series

* City Anonymity B&W (2016) – abstract, anonymous portraits of NYC dwellers caught in motion
* City Anonymity Color (2016) – abstract, anonymous portraits of NYC dwellers caught in motion
* Portraits (2016) – dark, moody staged portraits of various models
* Translucent (2016) – abstract street photography shot through translucent materials to create various levels of obfuscation

## Awards

* 2019 – 1st Place, Outstanding Achievement – International Color Awards – Fine Art, Professional
* 2019 – Nominee – International Color Awards – Abstract, Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards – Portrait, Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards – Abstract, Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards – Abstract, Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards – Abstract, Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards – Abstract, Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – IPA One Shot Photo Contest – Fine Art, Abstract Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – IPA One Shot Photo Contest – Fine Art, Abstract Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – IPA One Shot Photo Contest – Fine Art, Abstract Professional
* 2018 – 2nd Place, Merit of Excellence – 13th B&W Spider Awards, Abstract Professional
* 2018 – Nominee – 13th B&W Spider Awards, Abstract Professional
* 2018 – Nominee – 13th B&W Spider Awards, Abstract Professional
* 2018 – Top Rated Photographer – LensCulture Street Photography Awards
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards, Fine Art (Abstract) Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards, Fine Art (Abstract) Professional
* 2018 – Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards, Fine Art (Abstract) Professional
* 2018 – Book Selection – One Eyeland Best of The Best Photographers
* 2018 – Web Exhibition Selected Photographer – The Photo Review
* 2018 – Competition Shortlist – Communication Arts 2018 Photography Competition
* 2017 – Honorable Mention – Tokyo International Foto Awards, Fine Art Professional
* 2017 – Honorable Mention – Tokyo International Foto Awards, Fine Art Professional
* 2017 – Finalist – One Eyeland Awards, Professional (Fine Art & Abstract)
* 2017 – Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards, Advertising (Fashion & Product) Professional
* 2017 – Honorable Mention – Prix de la Photographie Px3, Fine Art Professional
* 2017 – Honorable Mention – Neutral Density Photography Awards, Fine Art Abstract Professional
* 2016 – Honor of Distinction (3rd place) – 12th B&W Spider Awards, Fine Art Professional
* 2016 – Honorable Mention – 12th B&W Spider Awards, Fine Art Professional
* 2016 – Nominee – 12th B&W Spider Awards, Fine Art Professional
* 2016 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards, Fine Art Professional

## Exhibitions

### Group Shows

* 2017 – Group Show, LemoArt Gallery, Berlin, Germany
* 2017 – Photography Now, Brick Lane Gallery, London, UK
* 2017 – ArtExpo 2017, Pier 94, New York, NY
* 2016 – Shadow and Light, Darkroom Gallery, Essex Jct., VT
* 2016 – Black + White 2016, Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, CO

## Publications

* 2018 – Solitary Figures: Artist Lisa Saltzman’s Transmuted & Transitory Take on Street Photography, Bellus Magazine, USA
* 2018 – Lisa Saltzman’s Decisive Moment, Art of the Times, USA
* 2018 – Artist Lisa Saltzman Captures A 'Memory Never Fully Known' with Her Street Photography, JustLuxe, USA
* 2018 – Lisa Saltzman’s unfamiliar and anonymous people, L’Oeil de la Photographie, FR
* 2017 – Photo Annual 2017, American Society of Media Photographers New York, USA
* 2016 – Proof Sheet Fall 2016, American Photographic Artists New York, USA
