Photography is really hot at the moment. With this weeks announcement of the Yahoo/Flickr and Getty Images hookup, many more people have the chance of getting paid for their work.

However, as the creative commons get bigger, it becomes increasingly hard for new artists to get a start. Local photographer and performer, Jennifer Salazar is having her first exhibition to promote her work and broaden her horizon this Saturday, to move her beyond just being online.

Jenn is showing some sixty color pictures raging from 4×6 to 16×20, as images of still life and assorted objects, divided into five groupings with plot lines covering a journey through a dream. The groupings consist of one larger picture with smaller pictures in support.

“The Year of the Piñata” on Saturday, July 12, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at a historic residence on 810 East 13th Street, 78702. Reception with refreshments will be provided during the show and into the late hours. All prints will be available for purchase.

As well as her photography, Jenn Salazar has performed on the stage with FronteraFest, A.L.T.A, Teatro Vivo, and Different Stages.