Montclair Public Library Presents Print Photography Exhibit by Anthony Buccino

MONTCLAIR NJ -- The Montclair Public Library’s popular art and photography series continues with an exhibit of photography by Anthony Buccino in the gallery of the Main Library at 50 South Fullerton Avenue, thru October 24, 2024.

Buccino is a writer, editor, and photographer based in Nutley, New Jersey. He began his photography journey by shooting film for the stories he produced while working for local newspapers. As such, each of his photographs aims to tell a story, powerfully highlighting unique everyday subjects through different points of perspective. Buccino’s eye for capturing scenes with differing shapes and overlapping patterns establishes a sense of rhythm within his works that encourages viewers’ eyes to traverse throughout the image.

Buccino says, “Photography challenges me to stop and see the world, and to try to capture what I see so you can see it, too. Sometimes I set out to shoot something specific. Other times I am called to a scene that says, ‘shoot ME!’

“My journalism background -- shooting photos for my stories -- continues to influence my view of the world and the world I see through the camera lens.

“Ever hear a person holding a camera say, aw, there's nothing around here to photograph!” Buccino says, “Balderdash! Where we're coming from in Essex County in northern New Jersey, there are so many places to shoot within an hour, and many within minutes that we have some difficulty choosing where to point our cameras.

“The Great Falls of Paterson are only 15 minutes away! You’ve got to see them in ice.”

Buccino’s September exhibit photos have been curated from his published collections of cityscapes such as New Orleans in Plain View, New York City Snapshots, Harrison Next, and Nutley Snapshots.

Other photos capture simple everyday things such as Old Spices and items you might find In Our Old Kitchen as well as setting his eye on Gas Stations and a few eclectic touches of unpublished works.

Over the years, his photos have won awards, and appeared in both print and online news sources. His work has been included in the NBAS Photography Exhibition at the Alfa Art Gallery, the Caldwell Library, and a solo exhibit at the Nutley Library. Buccino is a member of the Essex Photo Club whose monthly meetings, in Caldwell, explore photography insights and offer competition challenges.

Buccino was born and raised in Belleville and lives with his wife, Dawn, in Nutley. The pair attended Montclair State College (yes, it was long ago) where he majored in English and minored in journalism. She taught Middle School English for 38 years. Perhaps best known for his nonfiction collections, Buccino has turned his eye to the world around him. This photo arrangement will cast a glimpse of what the artist sees.