The Company
PHOTOGRAPHY
Peter Halmagyi has 25 years of experience working with such international press and photo agencies as A.F.P. (French Press Agency), A.P (Associated Press) and Reuters and as a correspondent for political and cultural events in more than 120 countries throughout the world. He also works as a freelance photographer with organizations and individuals, including the IDF, AJU, Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University, IGTO, Rabbi Lau in Israel, Prime Minister Ytizhak Rabin, Ariel Sharon, Ronald Reagan, Bill. Clinton, Shimon Peres, Benjamn Netanyahu, Francoi Mitterand, King Hussein, King Birendra from Nepal and the Dali Lama. Peter has photographed high-profile celebrities as Cher, Diana Ross, Mohammed Ali, Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Shirley MacLaine and the late Gregory Peck. www.PHphoto.us
Gerald Sanders has been writer, worker, teacher and perennial student in the photographic arts for thirty years. Sanders has been continually trying to explore diverse techniques for use of the camera as a device of communication rather than merely recording. The ability to touch the emotions of another with the intent of striving to "see" and create visions beyond daily experiences. www.sandersphotos.com
Elazar Harel began taking pictures of Keshet Chaim in 2006. His talent has captured the company in a unique and artistic way. www.elazarharel.com
Sammy Silberstein is a graphic designer, photographer and art director with over 25 years of experience in print media. Since the early 1980's, he has developed campaigns for internationally recognized retail brands such as Procter & Gamble, Campbell's, Western Union, Universal Studios and others. He has designed print materials for organizations such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Muscular Dystrophy Association, the American Jewish University and many others. Sammy performed with Keshet Chaim from 1984 to 1998 and has created most of the company's promotional materials. www.ddogdesign.com
To see Sammy's photography please visit www.angledpixel.com
Jim Reisman has been photographing Keshet Chaim for the past seven years. Many of the photographs on the site were taken by Jim.
Sara Cozolino is a freelance photographer who specializes in events and editorial portraits. She loves to allow the natural beauty and emotion of each subject and moment to express themselves by photographing them from a journalistic point of view. Clients include Angie's List, Venice Magazine, the AFI Film Festival, and others. www.saracozolino.com
Laura V. Mingo, born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the grand-daughter of renowned Impressionist painter, Dante E. Bonati, from whom she learned the basics of art. She has been sculpting, drawing and taking photographs since childhood. Laura has taken photographs at Milonga El Floridita, a weekly tango event which she co-founded, Keshet Chaim's Dance For Life Concert, the Rhythm and Roots Dance Show, the Sade concert and private portrait and fashion assignments. Her work has been exhibited to great acclaim at the 2011 KAA Design Annual Art Expo, in Venice, California. Laura is also a Certified Spanish Interpreter and Translator with a Master's degree in Linguistics from the Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires. www.LauraVMingoPhotography.com
Videography
Randy Bellous is an eleven-time award-winning television producer. Although his expertise is in live multi-camera television events, he has been producing network and cable television shows, live concert videos and elaborate corporate shows for over 18 years. His International credits include documentaries from The United Nations (Geneva, Switzerland), Live Showcase Stage Show Concerts from Yokohama, Japan, Carpi, Italy and the South Pacific World Music Festival in Savusavu, Fiji. His domestic credits include multiple NARAS "Live", Award Winning Events, Entertainment News, Daily Network television strips, commercials, U.S. Government Military Training Films and "Extreme" Sport shows.
David Kartsonis is a video producer and videographer among other skills. Kartsonis has shot and/or edited video for: Universal Studios, Disney, El Camino College, Shakespeare Festival/LA, LA Stage Alliance, WordTheatre, American City Business Journals, GuerilLA, Featured Chicken Films, Al Fresco Software, StoneBridge, Paperback Theater Company, Shrunken Head Productions, The Los Angeles Zoo, Bakers Man Productions and Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble. For more about David visit www.bakersman.com.
