About this project
http://jewishwarvetphotos.tumblr.com/
My name is Andy Hurvitz.
I am a writer and photographer living in Van Nuys, CA. seeking funding for a still photo portrait series on elderly Jewish War Veterans in LA's San Fernando Valley.
I became acquainted with these retired soldiers thorough my 89-year old Uncle, Paul Cohen, who is the Commander of Post #603, Jewish War Veterans, based in North Hills, CA. Paul also served in the South Pacific during WWII.
Because Uncle Paul and the men of Post #603 are nearing the end of their lives, I thought it fitting, and indeed quite urgent to record their living faces on film. I am contacting these veterans by phone to set up photo appointments where I will preserve their images and record their life stories for posterity.
My goal through 2010-11 is to assemble a meaningful, historic and significant record of these elderly veterans before they die. Their contributions to America, as well as their lives and sacrifices, should be remembered.
This photo project is my only work right now. I have rent, food, medical, transportation and film costs that impact my ability to undertake this project. That is why I am asking the Kickstarter community for support.
As a writer and photographer, I struggle to support myself in a dismal economic climate, and hope that this funded project will allow me to create something of artistic value and historical significance.
Please visit both my photo website:
http://andyhurvitzphoto.com
I thank you all for your support.
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 15, 2010.
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Will receive a Large 11" x 14" size print (with the Veteran of your choice) made on professional grade photographic paper.
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Will receive THREE Large 11" x 14" size prints, with the veteran of your choice, made on professional grade photographic paper.
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A Photo Quality 8 x10 HARDCOVER book with 24 color portraits of the Jewish Veterans of the San Fernando Valley. Professionally printed with matte finish.
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1. A Photo Quality 8 x10 HARDCOVER book with 24 color portraits of the Jewish Veterans of the San Fernando Valley. 2. Professionally printed, framed photograph (of your choice) on archival quality paper. Framed with matte finish.16 x 24 framed print. Each frame is individually mitered, stained, and assembled with extreme care. Your prints will arrive ready to hang. Frame has a 0.25" face.
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I am a writer and photographer living in Los Angeles, CA.
I publish a blog, HERE IN VAN NUYS.
My passions are architecture, design, portrait photography, old movies.
