Photo Blog- "Find your Latitude..."

by Stephanie Hogue "Black Honu" I have been a photographer for a long time...25 years to be exact. I have also seen a lot of photos. When I saw the work of Steve Munch, my breath was taken away. His work has a simplicity and elegance I have never seen before when it comes to wildlife. It almost looks as though it were photographed in a controlled environment like a studio. If I had not been by his side for some of these shots, I may have been suspicious. His work celebrates the beauty of these ocean dwellers that many...

Ventura ArtWalk October 6 & 7th Join us in Downtown Ventura for a complete weekend of festivities celebrating the art community in Ventura, California. Our art exhibit features the ocean inspired photography of Steve Munch and Stephanie Hogue. From dreamy seascapes to crashing waves and everything in between, the collection captures the many moods and captivating beauty of the ocean. 10% of Sales during ArtWalk will be donated to Mission Blue, a global coalition to inspire an upwelling of public awareness, access and support for a worldwide network of marine protected areas – Hope Spots. Ventura ArtWalk at Latitudes Fine...

"Moments that take your breath away"... As a photographer, this is what I live for. I recently was so fortunate to get to travel to the south of France and join a small group of photographers on a weekend filled with awe inspiring and breathtaking beauty. I was immediately enamored with their powerful beauty and playful curiosity. This ancient breed of horses are semi wild but cared for by the guardians (cowboys) who dedicate their lives to these amazing creatures. It was so special to observe the relationships between the horses and also the bonds with the guardians. After galloping...

For July's Arts & Eats reception, photographer, Stephanie Hogue will be here to share images from her latest project, "The Horses of the Camargue". The marshlands of the Camargue in southern France, provide an exquisite backdrop for this ancient breed of horses. Experience this world through her eyes and discover their majestic and ethereal beauty. Saturday, July 21, 2018 6pm-8pm Latitudes Fine Art Gallery 401 E. Ventura, CA 93001 805-642-5257 Click here for Facebook event page Arts & Eats is a free bi-monthly event in Downtown Ventura where participating galleries, restaurants and shops provide a special event for the evening...

"Heroin's Icy Curl", photographed by Steve Munch in Kauai's rich waters. As art consultants, we are often asked what is possible in our gallery. Each week we will highlight a FAQ on our blog to help you get the most out of your art shopping experience. Q: Do you Photoshop or "filter" your images to get those bright colors? A: No, we try to stay authentic to the original integrity of the image. Any images you see with especially vivid colors were shot with special film that brings out those colors. We time our photographs to maximize the lighting and...

Aloha! We are excited to announce the newest addition to our gallery; The Kauai Corner A Latitudes party would not be complete without Steve Munch and as a special treat he's flying in from Kauai! Join us for light refreshments and snacks Saturday, December 10th from 6-9pm Looking forward to seeing our Latitudes family, Mahalo