A Jan Butchofsky/Mark Berndt Film

May 1, 2023

Discover the story behind my photography project CEREMONY: Coming of Age | Mescalero Apache Maidens as revealed in this newly released Mark Berndt film.

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RITUAL at TEMPLE Santa Fe

I’m sharing photographs from my RITUAL series, now on view at TEMPLE in Santa Fe. These images, made in Asia, reflect my ongoing attention to gesture, presence, and the quiet rhythms of daily life. The exhibition includes ceramic vessels by Andrea Hegeman, with a gathering on April 10, 5:30–7:00 PM.

Santa Fe Airport Features Works by Jan Butchofsky in “Fire: Ceremony & Spectacle” Exhibition

I’m excited to share that five of my photographs from the Ceremony collection are featured at the Santa Fe Regional Airport in the Fire: Ceremony & Spectacle exhibition, running from August 9th to October 24th. The exhibit explores fire’s power and symbolism. My images capture the sacred Mescalero Apache Coming of Age Ceremonies, reflecting on tradition, resilience, and transformation.

A Jan Butchofsky/Mark Berndt Film

Discover the story behind my photography project CEREMONY: Coming of Age | Mescalero Apache Maidens as revealed in this newly released Mark Berndt film.

Visual Storytelling: A Conversation with Blurb Books

If you’ve thought about starting a long-term creative project or wondered how to translate images into a cohesive narrative, check out my online conversation on Visual Storytelling with Dan Milnor, Creative Evangelist at Blurb. WATCH NOW and learn how to create pictures that tell a story.

Ceremony Wins 2022 SATW Western Chapter Gold Award for best photo-illustrated article

I am honored to have received the 2022 Gold Award for best Photo-Illustrated Article by the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) western chapter for the article CEREMONY: COMING OF AGE | MESCALERO APACHE MAIDENS (AG23, Issue 02).