About Laurie Klein Photography

Laurie Klein, an alumnus of Brookfield High School, first found her artistic passion in high school thanks to her BHS teachers and the professionals that supported her dream!   Now as a very successful world renowned professional artist, commercial photographer, lecturer and gifted teacher she is paying it forward to current high school seniors in a special internship program.   She also has developed a number of workshops that help develop creativity in all aspects of one's life and has been 'mentoring' her students of all ages for the past 30+ years.

Laurie received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Ohio University. 

Laurie studied with the internationally famous black and white landscape photographer Ansel Adams, who in his own words he said: 
"Laurie's style is unique, combining a wonderful ability for composition and she has a sensitivity to her subjects that will carry her to the top of her field.  I can't teach the way she sees and feels!"  Ansel Adams  http://www.anseladams.com/

"Life unfolds...... I will follow my heart. I will live in the moment. I will remember everything."   Laurie Klein  laurie@laurieklein.com  w 203~740~1110

What is the photography internship?

A few years ago, Laurie Klein began an internship program for seniors from Brookfield and Newtown High Schools that runs from September through January.   Due to the intensity of the program, Laurie is only working with six students (3 from Brookfield HS and 3 from Newtown HS).  They meet once a week for three hours at Laurie's Gallery in Brookfield.   She will provide assignments, provide feedback on their work and will help them to build and further develop their portfolio.  

In January the student interns will go with Laurie to the Silo, Henderson Cultural Center

Hunt Hill Farm Trust* to work with Valerie Culbertson who is the Silo Gallery Director.   They will be preparing to set up a photography show to display their work.   This is the first time that Laurie is partnering with the Silo and she is very excited to be able to offer this additional opportunity to her students.  

Save the dates:

A Gallery Exhibition at the Silo * featuring the interns' work will be given on January 14th from 3-5 pm.

Gallery Talk on Sunday Jan 23 2-4 pm*.  Laurie Klein, Valerie Culberton and the Brookfield and Newtown HS student interns.

 * The Silo is  located at 44 Upland Road, New Milford, CT 06776

 What are the Requirements to get into the program?

• Commitment to follow through with the program from beginning to end.
• Check out Laurie's web site and familiarize yourself with her work. www.laurieklein.com
• A portfolio, which can be on line or a DVD, of 12-15 images or email her the photos.
• A letter of recommendation from their art/photography teacher or advisor (each BHS art teacher recommends their top photography student)
• A bio/resume about yourself
• A paragraph on why you feel that you are a good candidate for this internship and another paragraph on your future goals after graduation.
• Camera-either film or digital

Any questions or to learn about participating next year please contact:

Brookfield: Ms. Troupe, School-To-Career Coordinator

 203-775-7725 ext. 7746   troupes@brookfieldps.org

Newtown HS—Ms. Ragaini, School-To-Career Coordinator  ragainip@newtown.k12.ct.us 

Photography Interns for September 2010-January 2011

 Left to right: Newtown HS students: Casey-Rose Kearns, Melissa DeStefano, Casey Hill, Brookfield HS Students: Alexandra Sweeney bent forward, Olivia Cookfair, Kathryn Scribner, Laurie's Assistant: Nicole Cudzilo