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|| SportsShooter.com: News Item: Posted 2004-02-09
Andrew D. Bernstein and Magic Johnson unveil NBA All-Star photography exhibit
Exhibit will showcase over 80 memorable All-Star prints
By Nicole Dye-Anderson, NBA Communications
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein / NBA Entertainment
Magic Johnson at the 1992 All Star Game in
Orlando when he won the MVP award.
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Andrew D. Bernstein, Senior Official Staff Photographer/Director for the National Basketball Association and SportsShooter.com member, along with NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson will unveil a collection of over 80 original All-Star photos taken by Bernstein on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:45 p.m. The exhibit, "20 years of All-Star Photography" an exhibition by Andrew D. Bernstein, is an All-Star retrospective as seen through the lens of Bernstein. The images on display offer a behind-the-scenes look into NBA All-Star festivities of the past 20 years. In addition to the unveiling, Bernstein will also present Magic with a framed print in recognition of his remarkable athletic career.
The exhibit will be opened to the public Thursday, Feb.12 to Monday, Feb. 16 and can be seen during Jam Session’s regular operating hours.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 11; 6:45 PM
WHERE: NBA All-Star Jam Session—LA Convention Center (South Hall)
(Exhibit between Read to Achieve and Microsoft Xbox truck area)
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(Media Entrance on Pico Blvd.)
CONTACT:
Nicole Dye-Anderson, NBA, 212-407-8079 (office), 201-344-0506 (cell), or ndyeanderson@nba.com
About Andrew D. Bernstein:
Like many of the professional athletes he photographs, Andrew D. Bernstein is recognized as an All-Star in his respective field. He has been the senior official photographer for the NBA since 1986 and is the key photographic contributor to NBA Entertainment’s global media platforms, which include NBA.com, all league publications and NBA licensed products. His NBA photography has appeared on thousands of magazine covers throughout the world.
Since joining the NBA in 1983, Bernstein has developed an impressive reputation in the world of sports photography. He is recognized as a highly skilled and innovative action and portrait photographer. The unique personal rapport he has developed with the athletes over the years allows him exclusive access to special behind-the-scenes moments.
He has also been instrumental in the development and use of the multiple camera Flash Wizard II system, which has revolutionized indoor sports action photography.
Photo by NBA Entertainment
Shaq and Andy.
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Bernstein, 45, grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he was an avid sports fan who participated in the action through the lens of a camera. His portfolio earned him a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship and a scholarship to attend the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., from which he earned a BFA in 1981. As a student, Bernstein devoted himself entirely to sports photography, working full time as a studio assistant and part time as an assistant for Sports Illustrated.
His work frequently appears in national magazines such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN, The Sporting News, Time, Newsweek and various other publications world wide. He is also known to sports fans off the printed page, making frequent television appearances to discuss his work. His company, Bernstein Associates, Inc., has served as the official photographer for most of Los Angeles’ professional sports teams, including the Lakers, Dodgers, Clippers and Kings. In addition, Bernstein holds the position of Director of Photography for STAPLES Center, the sports and entertainment complex in Los Angeles.
Recent projects involved photographic coverage of the 1992, 1996 and 2000 United States Olympic basketball teams from their inception through their gold medal wins in Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney. Other projects include advertising campaigns featuring some of the world’s top athletes for Reebok, Adidas, Pepsi and Coca-Cola.
Book projects include America’s Dream Team, NBA Jam Session, NBA at 50, Basketball’s Best Shots as well as three titles from the Lakers recent back-to-back-to-back championships: The Big Title, Close Two A Dynasty and Dynasty!!! A showcase devoted to Andy’s NBA photography was published in NBA Hoop Shots: Classic Moments From A Super Era in early 1996.
Bernstein’s NBA photography is represented by NBA Entertainment. His commercial and other editorial work is represented by Francoise Dubois of Dennis Represents, and his limited edition work is represented by Tracie Speca of Sports & The Arts. Bernstein’s photographs have been showcased at the Sports and Entertainment Gallery and in a solo show at the Canon Gallery, both in Los Angeles.
Bernstein is among only four photographers whose work was selected for permanent exhibit in the media wing of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Mass. In that exhibit, Andy’s favorite shot, titled, “Michael Jordan: Come Fly With Me,” is on display.
Bernstein was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in January 2001.
Bernstein lives in San Marino, Calif., and is the proud father of Michael (9) and Juliet (8).
Related Links:
Andrew Bernstein's member gallery
Related Email Addresses:
Nicole Dye-Anderson: ndyeanderson@nba.com
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