The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artist who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Linda Posnick’s image Last Days Of The Sixth Street Bridge 2015 received the Directors’ Award in the town & county exhibition juried by Michael Kirchoff.  Linda’s exhibition Sixth Street Bridge is discussed in this GalleryTalk.

Artist Statement

To me, photography is both art and storytelling-it’s about deciding how to present a moment, whether through raw documentation or a more stylized artistic approach. My 6th Street Bridge series, for example, merges both worlds. While some may define style as a signature aesthetic, I see my style as ever-evolving—driven by the subject, the light, and the vision I have for the final image. Living in Los Angeles, a city steeped in cinematic history, constantly inspires my work. Art is everywhere here—it’s in the architecture, the streets, the energy—and it always challenges me to see and capture the world in new ways.

At first, my connection to the 6th Street Bridge was purely cinematic—I knew it from films and TV. But as I watched the original structure fade away, I felt a deep sense of loss, wishing I had captured more of its energy before it was gone. The new bridge brought mixed emotions—apprehension about change, yet excitement for its rebirth.

Photographing this transformation became more than a project; it pushed my creativity in unexpected ways. It challenged me to see composition and storytelling differently, bridging my past with new artistic possibilities. This series isn’t just about a structure—it’s about finding beauty in transition and embracing new perspectives.

Linda Posnick
November, 2025

Bio

Born and raised in Los Angeles in the 1960s to a biracial family, my creative path was shaped early on by a household filled with books, art, science, and music. My first encounter with photography came at age 13 when my parents enrolled me in a class at Barnsdall Park. From that moment, I was hooked, I dreamed of becoming a Rock ‘n’ Roll photographer, capturing the energy of live concerts for music magazines and tour books. Over time, my influences expanded beyond music to include art, fashion, architecture, and design, with inspiration drawn from icons like George Hurrell, Irving Penn, Herb Ritts, Lillian Bassman, Man Ray, Salvador Dalí, Basquiat, and many more.

A pivotal moment in my career came when I had the opportunity to work with the legendary Herb Ritts for 14 years—first as an assistant, then as his behind-the-scenes photographer. Watching Herb work taught me invaluable lessons: the power of lighting, composition, and aesthetics, but most importantly, how to connect with subjects to capture truly compelling images. My career has taken me from shooting Victoria’s Secret campaigns, movie posters, billboards to working on commercial sets with Michael Bay, Ava DuVernay, and Herb Ritts.

website: lindaposnickphoto.com
instagram:  @linda_posnick_photography_1

link to online exhibition