Biography

Lisa Saltzman is an award-winning, New York City-based fine art photographer whose artistic influences include Impressionist painting, abstract works, Cubism and figurative photography. A graduate of NYU with a BA in Psychology, her interest in the human psyche also informs and shapes her photography. Saltzman studied photography at Christie's and the International Center of Photography, where she holds certifications. She is known for her unique style of street photography, which has garnered prestigious awards and worldwide exhibitions. Saltzman was a member of the Board of Directors of American Photographic Artists (APA) New York Chapter and is currently a Board Member of the Center of Photography at Woodstock (CPW), where she's created The Saltzman Prize for emerging photographers in honor of her parents who had a lifelong passion for art and have strongly influenced her own work as a photographer. Saltzman's stirring black and white images capture the human emotion and daily life in a city that never sleeps.

CV

GROUP SHOWS
2025 — The Photography Foundation Awards Group Exhibition, London
2024 — First Street Gallery, NYC, NY
2024 — Agora Gallery, NYC, NY
2024 – London Underground
2017 – Group Show, LemoArt Gallery, Berlin
2017 – Photography Now, Brick Lane Gallery, London
2017 – ArtExpo 2017, Pier 94, NYC
2016 – Shadow & Light, Darkroom Gallery, Vermont
2016 – Black + White 2016, Center for Fine Art Photography, Colorado

AWARDS
2024 - Finalist, London International Creative Competition (LICC)
2024 - Highly Commended, The Photography Foundation, Portraits & People
2024 - Honorable Mention, ND Awards, Fine Art: Abstract
2024 - Certificate of Excellence, The Chelsea International Photography Competition
2024 - People's Vote Award Nomination, Photographer of the Year, Exposure One Awards
2024 - Juror's Selection, Juror Elizebeth Avedon, Center for Photographic Art Juried Exhibition
2024 - Juror's Selection, Juror April Gornik National Juried Exhibition, First Street Gallery
2024 - Juror's Selection, Juror Darren Ching Wandering Curves, New York Center for Photographic Art
2024 — Finalist — Dodo Magazine — Portrait Competition
2024 — Competition Shortlist — Communication Arts 2024 Photography Competition
2024 — Editor’s Pick — LensCulture — Street Photography Awards
2024 — Finalist — Art Square NY Gallery — Intimate Exposure Competition
2024 — First Place — International Art Competition — Aesthetic Anomalies
2024 – Editor’s Pick– LensCulture – Portrait Awards Competition
2019 – 1st Place, Outstanding Achievement – International Color Awards – Fine Art, Professional
2019 – Nominee – International Color Awards – Abstract, Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards 2018 – Portrait, Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards 2018 – Abstract, Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards 2018 – Abstract, Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards 2018 – Abstract, Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards 2018 – Abstract, Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – IPA One Shot Photo Contest – Fine Art, Abstract Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – IPA One Shot Photo Contest – Fine Art, Abstract Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – IPA One Shot Photo Contest – Fine Art, Abstract Professional
2018 – 2nd Place, Merit of Excellence – 13th B&W Spider Awards, Abstract Professional
2018 – Nominee, 13th B&W Spider Awards, Abstract Professional
2018 – Nominee, 13th B&W Spider Awards, Abstract Professional
2018 – Top Rated Photographer – LensCulture Street Photography Awards
2018 – Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards, Fine Art (Abstract) Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards, Fine Art (Abstract) Professional
2018 – Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards, Fine Art (Abstract) Professional
2018 – Book Selection – One Eyeland’s Best of The Best Photographers
2018 – Web Exhibition Selected Photographer – The Photo Review
2018 – Competition Shortlist – Communication Arts 2018 Photography Competition
2017 – Honorable Mention – Tokyo International Foto Awards, Fine Art Professional
2017 – Honorable Mention – Tokyo International Foto Awards, Fine Art Professional
2017 – Finalist – One Eyeland Awards, Professional (Fine Art, Abstract)
2017 – Honorable Mention – International Photography Awards, Advertising (Fashion & Product) Professional
2017 – Honorable Mention – Prix de la Photographie Px3, Fine Art Professional
2017 – Honorable Mention – Neutral Density Photography Awards, Fine Art Abstract Professional
2016 – Honor of Distinction (3rd place) – 12th B&W Spider Awards, Fine Art Professional
2016 – Honorable Mention – 12th B&W Spider Awards, Fine Art Professional
2016 – Nominee – 12th B&W Spider Awards, Fine Art Professional
2016 – Nominee – 12th B&W Spider Awards, Fashion Professional
2016 – Honorable Mention – Monochrome Photography Awards, Fine Art Professional

PRESS & PUBLICATIONS
2024 — Gelatin Magazine
2018 – Solitary Figures: Artist Lisa Saltzman’s Transmuted & Transitory Take on Street Photography, Bellus Magazine, USA
2018 – Lisa Saltzman's Decisive Moment, Art of the Times, USA
2018 – Artist Lisa Saltzman Captures A 'Memory Never Fully Known' with Her Street Photography, JustLuxe, USA
2018 – Lisa Saltzman’s unfamiliar and anonymous people, L’Oeil de la Photographie, FR
2017 – Photo Annual 2017, American Society of Media Photographers New York, USA
2016 – Proof Sheet Fall 2016, American Photographic Artists New York, USA

DISTINCTIONS
Member, Board of Directors – American Photographic Artists, NY Chapter
Board of Directors — Center for Photography at Woodstock
Portfolio Reviewer – Fashion Institute of Technology Graduate Review