Tuesday, June 9, 2020

John Candelario's Movie Camera

Aside from photography projects, Greg will be auctioning a camera that was once owned and used by renowned photographer and Emmy-award winning filmmaker, John S. Candelario.
John S. Candelario's personal Cine Kodak Special II (CKS II) 16mm motion picture camera will be going to auction. John Candelario (1916-1993) was an internationally acclaimed still photographer and cinematographer. 

He was part of the elite circle of photographers that ushered in the modern age of fine art and landscape photography and silver gelatin print making. He was know for his exquisite imagery of the people and places in New Mexico. He collaborated and became friends with Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Alfred Stieglitz, among others. 

Most notably, he was a close friend to artist, Georgia O'Keeffe and spent considerable time with her at her home and studio in Abiquiu, New Mexico, photographing and filming her. 

Photograph of Georgia O'Keeffe at Ghost Ranch taken by John Candelario. Reportedly, the skull was a gift to Ms. O'Keeffe from Mr. Candelario. It came from his curio shop in Santa Fe. (Click on any image to enlarge).

Mr. Candelario was the recipient of the Emmy-award for his documentary "Indian Artists of the Southwest". He also won other prestigious awards for this film and other documentaries he filmed and produced. 


John Candelario's movie camera, No. 9280.
As legend has it, Mr. Candelario carried his cameras in the side cases of his motorcycle named 'Tarzan' and would often visit Ms. O'Keeffe at Ghost Ranch. His photographs have appeared in many national publications including Life Magazine. 

His work continues to be on permanent display at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, New Mexico Museum of Art, and New York City's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), among others.
This camera, bearing the serial number 9280, was ordered by Mr. Candelario from Kodak in the late 1940s. The CKS II was touted as one of the more advanced movie cameras of that era. It's a fully mechanical camera that weighs in at a hefty 10 pounds. It was designed for the industrial/commercial filmmaker in mind. 

Mr. Candelario ordered this camera with two factory installed options. The first option was an automatic fading control. This feature gives the camera operator the ability to “fade-in" and "fade-out" of scenes. 

The second option is a factory personalization of Mr. Candelario’s new camera prior to being shipped to him from Kodak. A factory engraved name plate with Mr. Candelario’s name can be found just below the lens turret. Kodak was the only camera manufacturer to offer this unique personalization service (click on pic below to enlarge).



Undoubtedly, this very camera was used for Candelario’s Emmy-award winning documentary and filming Ms. O'Keeffe at Ghost Ranch.

Mr. Candelario also made many educational films that were distributed for use in school classrooms across the U.S.A.
This is a fully working camera, i.e., all filming speeds, single frame, automatic fading control, film counter and lens rings work beautifully. This camera, clad in its original camera leather would make a great addition to your cine camera collection or simply enjoy using it, creating your own magic with modern film emulsions. 

You can even outfit this camera with a 200' magazine and choose from a variety of lenses that can be found on various websites. The camera, in it's original condition, is encased in a lighted glass presentation case, ready for your display.

The collector's market for personal cameras of prominent photographers and filmmakers, has always been active. In 2014, Orson Wells personal Bell & Howell 240, 16mm movie camera, sold for $37,500! Mr. Candelario's camera No. 9280, will be much more affordable for the cine camera collector, on any level.
If you are interested in acquiring this camera with special provenance or have any questions, please email Greg Zaryk directly for further details. This camera is located in the Downtown Cleveland, Ohio area for viewing. By appointment only. 

Email Greg Zaryk at: zarykfamily@twc.com for more details.

Click on the following link in yellow for an excellent story on John Candelario. 
The Early Modern Photography of John Candelariowww.tfaoi.com › ...


Thursday, October 25, 2018

Carrie's Beautiful October Wedding!!!

Recently, Greg photographed a beautiful October wedding. Here is Carrie and her father, just minutes before leaving for the Elyria Gazebo.
                                                  Carrie with her mom and dad.
                  The handsome groom with his mother. Click on any image to enlarge!
                                               The groom and his grandparents.
 This is the start of the procession. Carrie and her father are waiting for their cue to process.
           I love this shot of the Gazebo in Downtown Elyria. The sun was setting just perfectly. The shadows are spectacular. Click on any image to enlarge!
                  The happy newlyweds just seconds after becoming husband and wife.
                              An awesome recessional shot of the bride and groom.
                                                             E X Q U I S I T E
I love these next few shots of the bride and groom in their stretch limo. As they were toasting with some bubbly!
                                              The excitement was everywhere!!!

The bride and groom cutting the cake. Their guests enjoyed a wonderfully prepared and delicious meal at Carrie Cerrino's Ristorante.
                                                   Greeting their guest after dinner.
To have beautiful images like these for your wedding day...Call now as Greg still has a few dates open for 2019. Call today!!!

Friday, September 21, 2018

The Beautiful Jemima and Josiah

Just last week, Greg photographed his cousin Nina's son's wedding to the beautiful Jemima. Here are some of the images from this storybook wedding!
                              The beautiful Jemima!!! Click on any image to enlarge!

                           Jemima and her parents just shortly before the ceremony.
                                      Jemima, her sister and the pretty flower girl.
              I LOVE this candid of the ring bearer just minutes before the procession!!!
The maid of honor and flower girl waiting for the procession to start. Greg loves to shoot candids like these!
The groom's mother, Nina (Greg's cousin) and her beautiful daughter who was the flower girl.

The next sequence of images are probably my most favorite that Greg has ever taken of the bride and her father. You will see what I mean as you go through them one-by-one.


                              The above image in particular is P R I C E L E S S !!!!!

                                               Click on any image to enlarge!



                  Josiah was just beaming as Jemima walked down the aisle to him.
Click on this image. You almost feel as you are standing a few feet away from Jemima and her father at the alter!



      Jemima and Josiah shortly after their vows. Preparing to exit to the waiting crowd.
                                                         A breathtaking image!

 
As mentioned above this was such a STORYBOOK wedding! The weather and backgrounds couldn't have been better.
                            A glimpse of the beautiful bride waving to her guests.

                      The bride and the groom with the grooms parents Nina and Gary.
                                            And a portrait with the brides parents.
          Greg loves to capture as many candids like this one. I love Jemima's expression!
If you are looking for a wedding photographer and want exquisite images like these...Look no more! Call me (Christine) as I handle all of Greg's bookings. There are still a few dates open for 2019.