The average person who knew Alan Kaplan from the many get-togethers parties etc, knew him as a photographer and artist who was married to a beautiful crazy lady by the name of  Wendy and also had a lovely daughter by the name of Kyle, although I did not know her well.  

Anybody in the professional New York Photographic Community knew Alan as a World Class Photographer and Painter who traveled the world recording amazing images and making films.  When I think of f Alan Kaplan I think of him as the “Johnny Cash” of NYC photography.  The man in black was a very low key, soft spoken guy who seemed to never raise his voice, not break a sweat, or get pissed off (or you did not know if he did).  All and all he was quite the visionary!   In the business he was known as a minimalistic and laid back image-maker.   In the past 15 years, we’ve had hundreds of conversations on how we should save the world with our art.   Rest assured Alan will be painting and photographing on another level of consciousness and will be kicking ass and taking names – but quietly.  Unlike some of his contemporaries who are loud, boisterous, nasty and egotistical,  Alan was the exact opposite.  His talent was what it was all about.  He let his talent speak for itself.  He did not need to tell anyone how great he was.  

I spoke to Alan for a short time last week and only sorry to not have spoke to him longer.  Alan, God Bless you and thanks for leaving that signature Alan Kaplan body of work behind for all of us to remember you by.  Hope to see you on the other side.  By the way say hello to Peter B for me.