Would You Look At That?

The Absolutely Extraordinary Ordinary Photography of Harold Feinstein

Green Acre is delighted to host an exhibit of Harold Feinstein’s photos from May 10 through June 2nd, with an Opening Reception on Friday, the 10th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Harold Feinstein was born in Coney Island in 1931 and discovered a passion for photography as a teenager. When he died in June 2015, the New York Times declared him “one of the most accomplished recorders of the American experience.”

Opening Reception

May 10th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Gallery Hours

May 11 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

May 12 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

“What attracted us to Harold’s work was he had a love of people and of beauty. That love comes through so strongly in his photographs. He sees the dignity and uniqueness in each person and he helps us see it.”

—Robert Sapiro, Administrator of Green Acre

Feinstein had a career spanning almost 70 years and has a library of over 150,000 images. In addition to photos of people, he created breathtaking color photos of flowers, reminding us to look closely to see the beauty we might overlook.

His wife, Judith Thompson of Exeter, NH, runs the Harold Feinstein Archive Trust. At the exhibit opening, she will share some stories of Harold’s life and work and be available for questions.

Feinstein was also a master teacher, helping many photographers develop their craft. He said “When your jaw drops, click the shutter.”

"My source of inspiration has always been my students. I bring out the best in them, and they bring out the best in me. It is like seeing the summer again after a long winter. Class after class, year after year, with no cynicism. It’s a miracle and I love it.”

—Harold Feinstein

Harold Feinstein was born in Coney Island, New York, in 1931 to Jewish immigrant parents. When he was 15, he borrowed a Rolleiflex from a neighbor and began photographing Coney Island and the streets of Brooklyn. He never stopped.