Scott Kern
Travel Journalist/Photographer
8 Meadow Drive
Moorestown, New Jersey 08057
856-313-1821
[email protected]
“Experiences over Stuff”
Scott Kern is a travel writer and professional photographer residing for the last 24 years in Moorestown, New Jersey. He has enjoyed traveling, writing and photographing his adventures away from home ever since he planned his daughter’s first trip to Disney World in 1996.
Into his mid-50s, he has become a disciple of the way of life – Experiences over Stuff.
He has stated “As a writer and photographer, we are part storytellers and part historians. Our job is to create a story or an image that transcends time. His art continues to be inspired by countless trips across America and beyond our shores attempting to capture the feeling and emotion of the places he’s had the pleasure of visiting.”
“Let’s go explore the world with an open mind, loving heart, empty camera, blank journal and curious imagination” ~ Scott Kern
Published Journalism
- My Summer of 40 Shades of Ireland – Travelogue of my journey through southeastern Ireland including; Waterford, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Kerry Bog Village, Kissane Sheep Farm, Killarney National Park and Rock of Cashel published on Collette facebook travel site. January 2019
https://www.facebook.com/GoCollette/
http://www.magazinevolume.com/ExploreOcean2017/#/50/
- Growing Older, But Not Up – The Central Record (Lifestyle blog) July 2011 – current
http://scottkernsj.blogspot.com/
- Cheaper than Therapy – Moorestown Patch: Local Voices (Online blog) May 2011 – current
https://patch.com/users/scott-kern
- Scott’s Destination Photography Blog – Gallery 72: July 2017 – current
http://www.galleryseventytwo.com/scott-s-blog.html
- Every Picture Tells a Story – Destination Travel Blog: June 2016 - current
https://everypicturetellsastoryblog.wordpress.com/
- Rock Online (Music blog) May 2002 – February 2004. Interview with Debbi Calton, WMGK Radio Personality, Philadelphia, PA (4/18/03)
Published Journalism Bylines (Print Media)
- Welcome summer 2011 – and summer feet! The Central Record (byline 6/27/11)
- Jersey Shore: Once again, in a ‘Wildwood daze’ The Central Record (byline 6/7/11)
- Breaking away – a father’s message to graduating daughter The Central Record (byline 6/2/11)
- Ah, savoring the sweet feeling of a winning team–The Phils The Central Record (byline 11/13/08)
Freelance Journalist – Pine Barrens Tribune, Lifestyle Contributor, November 2016 – June 2018
http://pinebarrenstribune.com/peace-among-nature-promoted-at-black-run-preserve-p1659- 169.htm
Published Travel Photography (Magazines / Websites / Online Social Media)
Cover Photo - “Castles in the Sand” – Explore Ocean County, New Jersey 2018 Travel Guide Magazine. Additional beach images published on page 6 (“Brigantine Sunset”) and page 13 (“Spring”). March 2018.
http://www.magazinevolume.com/exploreocean2018
http://www.sparkmybiz.com/explore-ocean-2018-photo-winners/
- Daily Travel Photo featured by Avoya Travel – “Ladies View” on the Ring of Kerry, Southern Ireland. “Exploring Ireland’s legendary Ring of Kerry. This is why we travel.” January 2019.
https://www.facebook.com/AvoyaTravel/?eid=ARBGo2HtalV4NF-1gr1iERB0h5z3lUOaeB3x_py-ktvs6OvDj-EpQGcTtIscxSSAYseU_heiCvuztk-x
https://www.facebook.com/AvoyaTravel/photos/a.156352364388657/2120928031264404/?type=3&theater
- Daily Travel Photo featured by Go Collette Travel on National Daughter’s Day, “Abbey Road” captured my daughter and I crossing the legendary Abbey Road (Studios) where the Beatles recorded their album of the same name in 1969. Collette travel company headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. September 2018.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoM04l-AjZi/?taken-by=gocollette
- “Breathe” - Beach photograph spotlighted by Visit Belmar NJ Tourism Website, December 2017
https://www.facebook.com/visitbelmarnj/photos/a.281513858664772.1073741828.281490135333811/941170782699073/?type=3&theater
- “When the Coast is Clear at the Jersey Shore” – Explore Ocean County, New Jersey 2017 Travel Guide Magazine
http://www.magazinevolume.com/ExploreOcean2017/#/50/
- Pine Barrens Tribune – Contributing newspaper photographer 2016 – 2018. Print media.
- “Christmas on the Island” – Visit Monmouth County, New Jersey 2016 Travel Guide Magazine
- “Christmas on the Island” – Explore Ocean County, New Jersey 2016 Travel Guide Magazine
- “Old Swede Run Barn” – Moorestown Patch 2014. Online Media. Website Cover Photo.
https://www.facebook.com/MoorestownPatch/
Travel/Destination & Fine Art Photography (30+ travel destination photo galleries)
http://scottkern.zenfolio.com/
http://sjphotography8232.zenfolio.com/f577001
Photography: Recognition/Awards
- Perkins Center for the Arts – Photography 38, February – March 2019
- Cover Photo “Castles in the Sand” – Explore Ocean County, New Jersey 2018 Travel Guide
- Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University: RAW 2017, January – May 2017
- “Brigantine Beauty” Spotlighted - South Jersey is Beautiful Instagram Site, March 2017
- Markeim Arts Center: Funny – A Group Photography Show, February 2017
- Center for the Arts in Southern New Jersey: Annual Juried Show, November 2016
- STEM “Nature in Moorestown” Photo Contest: Honorable Mention, June 2016
- Woolman Gallery: October 2016, October 2015, October 2013
Scott Kern’s Photography Featured in the Local Press
- Burlington County Times: A New Look by Gail Boatman (9/26/17)
- Burlington County Times: Elsewhere at area galleries by Gail Boatman (3/28/17)
- Burlington County Times: Painting the towns by Gail Boatman (2/28/17)
- Burlington County Times: Festival highlights Main Street by Susan Sherry Miller (6/14/16)
- Burlington County Times: Artists assist in healing at AtlantiCare by Kristen Coppock (9/15/15)
- Press of Atlantic City: Talent is just the start; art is business by Michael Miller (8/19/14)
- Central Record: Decades later, teen friends become photography partners Rita Manno (5/16/13)
Fine Art Photography – Commercial Clients (42 images)
- The Rothman Institute – Multiple locations: South Philadelphia, Center City Philadelphia (3), Limerick, PA, Manahawkin, New Jersey and Wynnewood, PA (2013 – current) (27 images)
- AtlantiCare – Healing Arts Program, Brigantine, New Jersey (2018) (1 image)
- AtlantiCare – Healing Arts Program, South Jersey (2017) (2 images)
- AtlantiCare – Health Park, Manahawkin, New Jersey (2017) (5 images)
- AtlantiCare – Cardiac & Urgent Care, Galloway, New Jersey (2016) (1 image)
- AtlantiCare Transformation Project – “Healing Through Arts” Program, Pomona, New Jersey (2015) (3 images)
- J. Caleb Boggs – Federal United States Courthouse, Wilmington, Delaware (2014) (3 images)
Fine Art Photography – Gallery Exhibitions
- Gallery 72, Mount Holly, New Jersey (Resident Photographer) September 2016 – current
- Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown, New Jersey – February/March 2019
- MoorArts Gala 2019, Moorestown, New Jersey – January/February 2019
- Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Pennington, New Jersey – March 2018
- Hansen Warner Building Gallery, Medford, New Jersey – October 2017
- Medford Arts Center, Gazebo Room, Medford, New Jersey – October 2017
- Cherry Hill Public Library, Cherry Hill, New Jersey – June 2017
- Center for the Arts in Southern New Jersey, Marlton, New Jersey – April 2017
- Palmyra Cove Nature Park Exhibition, Palmyra, New Jersey – April 2017
- Willingboro Art Alliance (Smithville Annex Gallery), Eastampton, New Jersey – March 2017
- Medford Arts Center, Medford, New Jersey – January/February 2017
- Woolman Gallery, Medford, New Jersey – October 2016, 2015 and 2013
- Ocean City Arts Center, Ocean City, New Jersey – April 2017, 2016 and 2015
- Center for the Arts in Southern New Jersey, Marlton, New Jersey – May 2014
- The Normal Gallery, Glassboro, New Jersey – May 2013
Fine Art Photography – Retail Sales
- Arts Plus Gallery, Collingswood, New Jersey (2014 – current)
- The Frame Shop, Sewell, New Jersey (2016 - current)
- Ocean City Arts Center, Ocean City, New Jersey (2014 – current)
- Sirtaky Greek Restaurant, Mount Holly, New Jersey (2018)
- Good Karma Café, Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2017)
- The Station Coffeehouse, Merchantville, New Jersey (2017)
- Common Grounds Coffeehouse, Oaklyn, New Jersey (2017, 2016)
- Maha Yoga Studio, Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2016)
- Espressit Coffeehouse, Haddon Township, New Jersey (2015)
- North End Trilogy, Long Beach Island, New Jersey (2014 - 2016)
- Firefly, Long Beach Island, New Jersey (2014 - 2016)
Donated Professional Photography Services/Images
- South Jersey Land & Water Trust – Oldmans Creek Preserve Gala (2017)
- The Joseph Fund (2016 and 2015)
- Black Run Preserve (2015)
- Eastern Region Arthritis Foundation of Pennsylvania (2012 – 2014)
Member of the Medford Arts Center (MAC) Board of Directors
- MAC Treasurer and Public Relations/Media, Medford, New Jersey (2017 – 2018)