Behind the Lens: A Cinematic Journey
Explore the captivating world of cinema and photojournalism through the lens of Karen Ballard, an award-winning photographer. This exhibition showcases her dynamic career as a motion picture still photographer, featuring iconic images from major productions such as Munich, Quantum of Solace, The Expendables, Hemingway & Gellhorn, and The Siege of Jadotville. Ballard’s work, in collaboration with industry giants like Warner Bros, Netflix, and HBO, highlights her skill in capturing the essence of each film, providing an intimate, behind-the-scenes perspective.
The exhibition combines original movie posters with film stills, presenting a visual timeline of Ballard’s evolution from her early photojournalism work embedded with military troops in Afghanistan to her prolific career in Hollywood. Each photograph illustrates her unique ability to frame emotionally charged moments and create timeless visual stories, blending her background in photojournalism with cinematic artistry.
Behind the Lens is a tribute to Ballard’s cinematic contributions, celebrating her talent in transforming film narratives into compelling visual stories that invite viewers to experience the heart and soul of filmmaking through her powerful perspective.
Quantum of Solace, movie poster, 2008
Munich, Movie Poster, 2005
Jack Reacher, Movie Poster, 2012
Rambo, movie poster, 2008
Father Stu, movie poster, 2022
Defiance, Movie Poster, 2008
Hemingway & Gellhorn, movie poster, 2012
Secret in Their Eyes, movie poster, 2015
Patriots Day, movie poster, 2016
The Water Man, movie poster, 2020
Unforgettable, Movie Poster, 2017
The Siege of Jadotville, movie poster, 2016
"Run!!"
"Avner"
"STU"
"Winter Dance"
"Stake Out"
"The Siege of Jadotville"
"Magic Hour with Director Philip Kaufman"
"FIRE!!"
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"Sly"
"The Water Man"
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"Gellhorn!"