Robert Langdon

Baby doll, Aug 2011

2012-03-01T01:03:00.004-05:00

I was visiting with my friend Stacy and came across her daughter's doll laying on the table. I was immediately drawn to it.

JACK BRAG live Feb 24, 2012

2012-03-01T00:18:00.007-05:00

JACK BRAG live at the Brighton Bar in Long Branch, NJ. CD release show for their new album "Unbroken White" available wherever fine music is old. Check them out here.

Deena Shoshkes and John Fried of NJ's own THE CUCUMBERS appear on the track "Box of Sad." They joined the band on-stage.

THE CUCUMBERS live, February 24, 2012

2012-02-27T18:10:00.008-05:00

New Jersey's finest -- THE CUCUMBERS -- live at Brighton Bar, Long Branch, NJ on February 24, 2012.

Lowes Landmark Theater, Jersey City, NJ 2012

2012-02-25T23:20:00.006-05:00

Recently saw a double feature at the Lowes Landmark Theater in Jersey City. This old time art deco Movie Palace was built in 1929 and was recently restored to it's former glory. Really stunning night out at the movies.

Cover story on TriCity News

2012-02-13T12:18:00.003-05:00

I recently accepted a position as Gallery Coordinator at Gallery U in Red Bank. It's an art gallery with a great mission. The local newspaper did a cover story on us. Check it out!

Postcards From the Edge

2012-01-04T15:52:00.002-05:00

I have a piece of art in this upcoming show "Postcards From the Edge." It is a fundraiser where anonymous postcard sized art by various artists are displayed and sold for $85 a piece. You don't know whose art you are buying, but if you're lucky, it'll be a piece by Yoko Ono, John Waters, Jeff Koons, Robert Greco, Erica Resnick, or me. Stop by if you're in NYC. It's all for a good cause.

THE O>MATICS live!

2011-11-29T14:30:00.010-05:00

THE O>MATICS did a private live set for those in the audience at the taping of the 50th episode of The Chris O>Matic Show. Awesome set!

Francis family, November 2011

2011-11-20T22:53:00.006-05:00

My friend Dina asked me to photograph her family but she wanted something more untraditional. I believe I captured just what she wanted. I'm really pleased with how they turned out.

If you are in the NY/NJ area and would like me to photograph you or your family, please contact robertplangdon@gmail.com. My approach may be a little different than the usual. I don't really like posing people and making them smile. Instead, I let the subjects be who they are in a natural environment and snap away. The best photos come from letting people be themselves.

Unique holiday cards available at my Etsy shop

2011-11-20T13:11:00.002-05:00

Are you looking for unique holiday cards to send out this year? I have individual cards and sets of card that will stand out among all the store bought ones. Check out my etsy shop by clicking here.

Elvis Is Alive!

2011-11-07T09:56:00.003-05:00

Snapped this in the Loop Lounge men's room. The entire room is filled with pages from National Enquirer and other trashy magazines. It's been like that for years and gets better with each new generation. One of these days I'm going to have to spend some time snapping away at the walls.

Asbury Park Zombie Walk 2011

2011-10-24T09:34:00.020-04:00

Zombie Apocalypse in NJ!!!! Annual Asbury Park Zombie Walk where thousands of zombie descend on Boss land. It was amazing how creative people can get and great to see the kids get so into it. Great day of zombie watching plus panels with the cast and filmmakers of the original zombie film NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD and it's sequel DAWN OF THE DEAD. I look forward to this event every year. My favorite event to take pictures.

Cast from the George Romero classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. L-R: Jiduth Ridley ("Judy"), Kyra Schon ("Karen"...little girl in the basement), John Russo (co-writer and producer) and Russ Streiner ("Johnny")

Original zombies from the George Romero film DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978) L-R: Nurse zombie, Helicopter Zombie, Machette Zombie, Grey Suit Zombie

Asbury Park, NJ: October 2011

2011-10-19T00:25:00.013-04:00

Halloween was all over Asbury Park

Silverball Pinball Museum Hall of Fame

2011-10-18T11:28:00.007-04:00

My dear friends Carolyn and Beth held their pre-wedding night party at the Silverball Pinball Museum Hall of Fame in Asbury Park. I know I should have been taking pictures of the festivities, but I was so drawn to the classic pinball machines. So here are the photos.

I had the honor of being asked to read as part of the wedding ceremony the next day. You can read the poem I wrote for these two special friends and read at the wedding on my other blog by clicking here.

RPL at Glen Rock Autumn Craft Street Fair: October 2, 2011

2011-09-27T15:14:00.001-04:00

I will be participating in the annual Glen Rock Autumn Craft Street Fair on October 2, 2011 from 11AM to 4PM. My images will be available for purchase as matted and framed photographs, as blank note cards (including holiday cards), on t-shirts and as magnets. The fair will feature 100 exhibitors with hand made crafts, art, photography, a Children's area with pony rides and a petting zoo, music and festival foods.

The event will be held in beautiful downtown Glen Rock, NJ on Rock Road and Maple Ave. Please come out and support your local artists.

Rutherford Street Fair, 2011

2011-09-14T14:11:00.009-04:00

At the end of every summer, the town of Rutherford, NJ holds a street fair with vendors selling many different items. It is one of my favorite events of the year for a day out with my camera.

Seaside Heights, NJ September 4, 2011

2011-09-13T13:23:00.010-04:00

Took a last trip of the summer down to the Jersey shore.

WILD CARNATION performing in Montclair, NJ

2011-08-15T14:39:00.007-04:00

Wild Carnation performing at Tierney's Tavern in Montclair, NJ on July 30, 2011. Wild Carnation features Brenda Sauter of the seminal band The Feelies. They were joined onstage for a few songs by Dave Weckerman, also of The Feelies.

THE THOUSAND PITIES, July 30, 2011

2011-08-15T14:02:00.006-04:00

The Thousand Pities performing at Tierney's Tavern in Montclair, NJ. The band features Michael Carlucci of Winter Hours.

RUNAWAYS tribute album release show, August 12, 2011

2011-08-15T11:57:00.025-04:00

Photos from the concert for Main Man Records' album release "Take It Or Leave It: A Tribute to the Queens of Noise, The Runaways." A rockin' evening at The Brighton Bar in Long Beach, NJ! Click here for more about the album. You can click on the band names for more info.

FRANKENSTEIN 3000 joined on stage by TARA ELLIOTT and icons BEBE BUELL and RICHARD BARONE of The Bongos.

FRANKENSTEIN 3000 joined on stage by icon BEBE BUELL

FRANKENSTEIN 3000 joined on stage by TARA ELLIOTT

FRANKENSTEIN 3000 joined on stage by 80s icon RICHARD BARONE of the Bongos

DEENA & THE LAUGHING BOYS (Deena Shoshkes of The Cucumbers)

JACK BRAG

CLINICAL TRIALS

TARA ELLIOTT & THE RED VELVETS

DIGGER PHELPS

THE EASY OUTS

PLANET OF SORROW

BLUE FOX

Thomas Edsion Museum, July 2011

2011-08-06T13:21:00.009-04:00

Spent the day at the Thomas Edison Museum in West Orange, NJ. It's amazing to think that so much innovation happened in my own backyard.

Glenmont: Thomas Edison Estate, July 2011

2011-08-06T13:10:00.008-04:00

Visited the Thomas Edison Estate called Glenmont in West Orange, NJ. The car is a 1936 Ford Brewster.

Liberty State Park, July 2011

2011-07-27T16:42:00.005-04:00

Spent a lovely sunny July day walking around Liberty State Park.

Brave Soldier Monument: an American Soldier carrying a World War II concentration camp survivor.

Statue of Liberty, July 2011

2011-07-27T13:17:00.006-04:00

Spent the day visiting Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. My first time on Ellis Island and first time since mid-80s for Lady. Fantastic day!

Work exhibited at Gallery U in Montclair

2011-07-25T17:02:00.003-04:00

I have a piece showing at the Gallery U exhibit BASIC SPACE this coming Thursday, July 28, 2011. Here you'll find work from various artists with very different and intriguing styles. Please join us for great art, good wine, good food and good conversation!

Robert Langdon on The Chris O>Matic Show

2011-07-19T22:39:00.006-04:00

Thanks to everyone for tuning in to see me on the Chris O>Matic Show. I had a blast! If you didn't get a chance to see it live, you can check it out by clicking here. I come in at 42:00. On this episode you'll see a 1950s film about table manners, classic commercials, a film about how music inspires art...and a ton more fun stuff, including dancing!

My ETSY shop

2011-07-18T22:06:00.001-04:00

Interested in purchasing my photographs? Then check out my Etsy store where you can find a big selection of images available as enlargements and/or blank note cards. Visit my shop by clicking here

Robert Langdon on the internet and in Montclair

2011-07-17T11:06:00.008-04:00

On Monday, July 18 from 7-8 PM EST, I will be the special guest on the internet program "The Chris O>Matic Show." Chris has a fun show where he broadcasts old educational films, cool videos, classic commercials....it's all very nostalgic. It's like watching a Saturday morning or after-school kids program aimed at adults. A few of his friends and characters (Skippy the puppet, Tobor the robot, etc) will be joining us to talk about my photography and other creative endeavors. Since this show is virtual, you can participate from wherever you are! You can log in and chat live with us or give a call and ask a question. The show will be archived after airing, so if you can't watch it live, check it out when you can. You can access "The Chris O>Matic Show" by clicking here.

Also this week is the next installment of the poetry series I run at Gallery U called Poetry U: The Art of Words. The next reading will be on Thursday, July 21 from 7-9 in Montclair. NJ. I have a fantastic line-up of 7 poets planned for this show. I'll also be making my east coast debut of my short story/monologue called "Long Distance to NJ." It's a one-way phone conversation and a lot of fun. If you're in the area, please join us.

NYC, Spring 2007

2011-07-13T18:39:00.007-04:00

Spent a beautiful Spring day walking around New York with my friend Elena. We came across an orchid show at Rockerfeller Center. Beautiful flowers!

Design showroom, NY, NY 2007

2011-07-02T16:09:00.007-04:00

A few years back I went with my friend Joe to an design showroom in NYC. I'm not much into design, but I found it to be a photographers dream.

The showroom also had an art display of canned food. It was pretty cool what people created out of cans. I found the repetition of the same can visually fascinating.

Asbury Park, NJ: June 2007

2011-07-01T15:48:00.006-04:00

These photos were taken in 2007 at Asbury Park, NJ. Since then, Asbury Park Bowl has been demolished and the casino is being restored.

New piece at Gallery U, June 23

2011-06-18T10:44:00.000-04:00

I have a new art/photography piece at the "6.23" show at Gallery U in Montclair, NJ this coming Thursday, June 23. Every piece of art is being sold for $60.23. My piece is in a 6" x 6" box containing one of my photographs and shredded CDs. It is called "Broken & Shredded." Visit Gallery U for more information.

Deena Shoshkes & Jon Fried of The Cucumbers

2011-06-07T16:22:00.005-04:00

The town of Montclair has a really stunning Iris garden: Presby Memorial Gardens. A concert series is held during the spring and summer months. These are photos of Deena Shoshkes & Jon Fried of The Cucumbers performing on June 4, 2011.

Rebecca Turner

2011-06-07T12:59:00.010-04:00

The town of Montclair has a really stunning Iris garden: Presby Memorial Gardens. A concert series is held during the spring and summer months. These are photos of Rebecca Turner performing on June 4, 2011.

Rebecca is joined by Ed Siefert

Mystic, CT, April 2011

2011-05-15T11:36:00.010-04:00

Spent the day in Mystic, CT. The Seaport had a wonderfully restored 18th century village.

Providence, RI, April 2011

2011-04-24T12:55:00.007-04:00

I spent a fantastic weekend in Providence, RI. Beautiful city with a lot to offer.

Beacon, NY April 2011

2011-04-23T00:10:00.010-04:00

Spent the day at the Dia museum with friends and afterwards explored the town of Beacon, NY. A lovely little town in the beginning of a resurgence. A number of abandoned buildings, art galleries, shops and cafes.