The Team:
Jeff Goldstein www.jeffreygoldstein.us (President)
Jeffrey Goldstein was born in Miami, Florida, in 1957. From there his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1962 and then to Illinois in 1967. After studying art, primarily painting, at Illinois Wesleyan University and through Loyola's Rome program, he moved to Chicago in 1980. Being a fourth generation carpenter, now with an art background, he opened his one man carpentry business, Carpentry-Artworks, shortly after his arrival in the city. Dealing with residential and commercial renovations, he eventually opened a cabinetry shop offering these services as well. All the while Jeff has continued to paint out of various studio spaces and make artwork while participating in gallery shows in addition to taking on curatorial projects when possible. Having come in contact with some of Chicago's more notable artists, gallery owners, art patrons and collectors, he has been fortunate enough to have carved out an unusual position in Chicago's art community. His background has allowed him to bring something unique and of worth to the table while assisting in the unfolding of the Vivian Maier story. Furthermore, Jeff would also like to dedicate this site to the memory of Ed Paschke, person and artist extraordinaire.
Jeffrey Goldstein was born in Miami, Florida, in 1957. From there his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1962 and then to Illinois in 1967. After studying art, primarily painting, at Illinois Wesleyan University and through Loyola's Rome program, he moved to Chicago in 1980. Being a fourth generation carpenter, now with an art background, he opened his one man carpentry business, Carpentry-Artworks, shortly after his arrival in the city. Dealing with residential and commercial renovations, he eventually opened a cabinetry shop offering these services as well. All the while Jeff has continued to paint out of various studio spaces and make artwork while participating in gallery shows in addition to taking on curatorial projects when possible. Having come in contact with some of Chicago's more notable artists, gallery owners, art patrons and collectors, he has been fortunate enough to have carved out an unusual position in Chicago's art community. His background has allowed him to bring something unique and of worth to the table while assisting in the unfolding of the Vivian Maier story. Furthermore, Jeff would also like to dedicate this site to the memory of Ed Paschke, person and artist extraordinaire.
Anne Zakaras (Collection Coordinator)
Anne Zakaras is a freelance art consultant and overall art enthusiast with a passion for organizing underserved art collections. She studied art history and literature at Indiana University and through Richmond University's campus in Florence, Italy. Since the completion of her degree, she has gained invaluable experience working with artists, collectors and various collections (in a variety of media) enabling her to gain experience in art appraisals, research, writing, archiving and sales. In her spare time, she enjoys taking studio art classes in order to fully understand the creative process and to appreciate the artist's way.
Anne Zakaras is a freelance art consultant and overall art enthusiast with a passion for organizing underserved art collections. She studied art history and literature at Indiana University and through Richmond University's campus in Florence, Italy. Since the completion of her degree, she has gained invaluable experience working with artists, collectors and various collections (in a variety of media) enabling her to gain experience in art appraisals, research, writing, archiving and sales. In her spare time, she enjoys taking studio art classes in order to fully understand the creative process and to appreciate the artist's way.
Parker Geissler www.parkergeissler.com (Image & Design Consultant)
Parker Geissler is a branding and image consultant who began his career working as a photographer and muse for the celebrated industrial designer Sara Little Turnbull. Parker’s intuitive and instinctive approach to design has led him to develop very successful design briefs for a wide variety of domestic and international companies. He is known for his ability to anticipate consumer trends, and consistently articulate and package a brand to reach far beyond the norm. He excels in all aspects of product development including consumer relations, visualization, conceptualization, and product brand development. Parker is responsible for the design of vivianmaierphotography.com.
Parker Geissler is a branding and image consultant who began his career working as a photographer and muse for the celebrated industrial designer Sara Little Turnbull. Parker’s intuitive and instinctive approach to design has led him to develop very successful design briefs for a wide variety of domestic and international companies. He is known for his ability to anticipate consumer trends, and consistently articulate and package a brand to reach far beyond the norm. He excels in all aspects of product development including consumer relations, visualization, conceptualization, and product brand development. Parker is responsible for the design of vivianmaierphotography.com.
Michael Bullis (Technical Consultant)
Michael Bullis is a digital artist & freelance designer. He studied at the International Academy of Design & Technology - Tampa FL under digital & film masters, Win Wollof, Joseph Gamble & Chris Collins. His specialties include photography, short film production and website development. Working with Parker Geissler, Michael is responsible for the construction and ongoing development of vivianmaierphotography.com. Michael edited Vivian Maier, Photographer (Written by Jack Helbig & Directed by Tom Palazzolo) utilizing Vivian Maier's images and 8mm film.
Michael Bullis is a digital artist & freelance designer. He studied at the International Academy of Design & Technology - Tampa FL under digital & film masters, Win Wollof, Joseph Gamble & Chris Collins. His specialties include photography, short film production and website development. Working with Parker Geissler, Michael is responsible for the construction and ongoing development of vivianmaierphotography.com. Michael edited Vivian Maier, Photographer (Written by Jack Helbig & Directed by Tom Palazzolo) utilizing Vivian Maier's images and 8mm film.
Ron Gordon www.rongordonphoto.com (Silver Gelatin Printing)
Born on Chicago’s Southside, Ron Gordon has been photographing architecture and historic preservation for over 38 years. His subject matter includes the Historic American Building Survey (HABS), historic places, forgotten neighborhoods and people, as well as the demolition series of Comiskey Park, The Chicago Stadium and the Maxwell Street Market. His work is in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Photography, and the State Museum of Springfield. Publications include: Selected Photographs, 1998; Printers Row Chicago, 2003; and Forgotten Chicago, 2004. Ron is widely considered to be a master printer of fine art darkroom prints. He has operated a custom photo lab in Chicago since 1973, printing for some of Chicago’s most accomplished photographers.
Born on Chicago’s Southside, Ron Gordon has been photographing architecture and historic preservation for over 38 years. His subject matter includes the Historic American Building Survey (HABS), historic places, forgotten neighborhoods and people, as well as the demolition series of Comiskey Park, The Chicago Stadium and the Maxwell Street Market. His work is in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Photography, and the State Museum of Springfield. Publications include: Selected Photographs, 1998; Printers Row Chicago, 2003; and Forgotten Chicago, 2004. Ron is widely considered to be a master printer of fine art darkroom prints. He has operated a custom photo lab in Chicago since 1973, printing for some of Chicago’s most accomplished photographers.
Sandra Steinbrecher www.sandrasteinbrecher.com (Silver Gelatin Printing)
Sandra Steinbrecher is a freelance photographer. She has recently been documenting life at several underachieving high schools in the Chicago Public School system, such as Fenger, Marshall and Harper, and chronicling their challenging “turnaround” years. Much of her photography education took place in master printer, Ron Gordon’s film and print lab, where she worked with him for 15+ years on special projects. In 2009, one of Sandra's photos won a national contest, leading to a trip to Vietnam and a solo gallery show of images that she shot there. She has exhibited with the Chicago Photography Collective, the Chicago Public Library and Battrell Gallery. Her photos have appeared on the Chicago Public Schools’ and White House websites and in the Economist magazine.
Sandra Steinbrecher is a freelance photographer. She has recently been documenting life at several underachieving high schools in the Chicago Public School system, such as Fenger, Marshall and Harper, and chronicling their challenging “turnaround” years. Much of her photography education took place in master printer, Ron Gordon’s film and print lab, where she worked with him for 15+ years on special projects. In 2009, one of Sandra's photos won a national contest, leading to a trip to Vietnam and a solo gallery show of images that she shot there. She has exhibited with the Chicago Photography Collective, the Chicago Public Library and Battrell Gallery. Her photos have appeared on the Chicago Public Schools’ and White House websites and in the Economist magazine.
Frank Jackowiak www.yourcameravision.com (Silver Gelatin Printing)
Frank Jackowiak is a seasoned, expert photographer and printer. His photography printing career began at a young age when he built his first darkroom in the 6th grade, 40+ years ago. With technical expertise and experience producing exhibition quality darkroom prints, Frank joined the Vivian Maier team in 2011 and coordinated a group of photographers at the College of DuPage to process many of Maier's undeveloped rolls of film. Months later, his successful efforts were featured in The New York Times LENS blog. Additionally, Frank has many years of experience teaching college-level photography incorporating traditional photography darkroom techniques. In addition to various project work, he serves as the photography program specialist and lab manager at the College of DuPage in Illinois. As a professional representative for Nikon, Frank has been called on by professional photographers all over the world, testing new camera equipment and consistently providing memorable imagery and prints for numerous publications. His client list includes: Canon, Sears, NASA, Chrysler, Amoco Oil, Air & Space, Abercrombie & Fitch, and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Frank’s photography classes meet in the Naperville-Plainfield area in Chicago’s western suburbs with each course focussing on getting the most of your camera.
Frank Jackowiak is a seasoned, expert photographer and printer. His photography printing career began at a young age when he built his first darkroom in the 6th grade, 40+ years ago. With technical expertise and experience producing exhibition quality darkroom prints, Frank joined the Vivian Maier team in 2011 and coordinated a group of photographers at the College of DuPage to process many of Maier's undeveloped rolls of film. Months later, his successful efforts were featured in The New York Times LENS blog. Additionally, Frank has many years of experience teaching college-level photography incorporating traditional photography darkroom techniques. In addition to various project work, he serves as the photography program specialist and lab manager at the College of DuPage in Illinois. As a professional representative for Nikon, Frank has been called on by professional photographers all over the world, testing new camera equipment and consistently providing memorable imagery and prints for numerous publications. His client list includes: Canon, Sears, NASA, Chrysler, Amoco Oil, Air & Space, Abercrombie & Fitch, and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Frank’s photography classes meet in the Naperville-Plainfield area in Chicago’s western suburbs with each course focussing on getting the most of your camera.
Acknowledgments:
A very special thank you to our archival assistants:
Dorr St. Clair, Kaitlyn Herzog, Jessica Bruah and Jennie Morris.
Owen Davies (YouTube), Mark Duran (Slide Show Music Composition),
Jessica Savitz (Research & Writing)
Vivian Maier Prints Inc. would like to give special thanks to Frank and his team of volunteers from the photography department at the College of DuPage: Joanne Barsanti, Jerry Cargill, David Koch, Denise Poncher, Helena Kaminski, Kelly Stachura, Mae Moreno, Jeremy Damato and Kaleigh Gazda for processing many of Vivian Maier's undeveloped rolls of film. Additionally we would like to thank Jeff Curto - Co-Cordinator, College of DuPage Photography Department; Jeff Burk - Lab manager, College of DuPage Photography Department; and PJ's Camera for their help with supplies.
A very special thank you to our archival assistants:
Dorr St. Clair, Kaitlyn Herzog, Jessica Bruah and Jennie Morris.
Owen Davies (YouTube), Mark Duran (Slide Show Music Composition),
Jessica Savitz (Research & Writing)
Vivian Maier Prints Inc. would like to give special thanks to Frank and his team of volunteers from the photography department at the College of DuPage: Joanne Barsanti, Jerry Cargill, David Koch, Denise Poncher, Helena Kaminski, Kelly Stachura, Mae Moreno, Jeremy Damato and Kaleigh Gazda for processing many of Vivian Maier's undeveloped rolls of film. Additionally we would like to thank Jeff Curto - Co-Cordinator, College of DuPage Photography Department; Jeff Burk - Lab manager, College of DuPage Photography Department; and PJ's Camera for their help with supplies.