LIK LA JOLLA – Peter Lik Fine Art Photography

Peter Lik is one of my favorite photographers. I recommend stopping by this place to view his beautiful pieces. I came here awhile ago for an event and it was packed with people who were all having a great time. They handed out free posters that night and I still have one hanging in my room to this day. If you’re hitting the town up for art galleries, venture into this one.

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My husband and I first visited the National Geographic Fine Art Gallery next door and thought the photos were pretty amazing. Then we walked in here and we both FELL IN LOVE.
The photos are absolutely beautiful! I’m not a photographer so I can’t say that I’m judging from an artistic point of view, but through the eyes of a normal human being, I can say that the photos were pretty awesome and amazing.
I would like to go back and look at them again some day. Definitely worth a visit!

AMAZING. Lik is like a god among photographers. You must check this place out.
Thank me later.

I am reading some of the reviews, and I’m truly not here to give Peter Lik’s art work a bad review. He is an incredible artist, and my husband and I will always be a fan.
My experience at the gallery was nothing but terrible today. We were only treated nicely when the salesperson realized we knew his work, and actually have a few artwork at our home.
It is pretty disappointing that we are judged by a pair of sandals, and casual clothing.
The next mistake was the saleswoman didn’t direct the conversation to me at any point. I believe any training in sales should include the wife as the decision maker for most part.
I’m very very disappointed with all the sales people, and the overall experience. I’m sure It won’t stop us from buying the art work. However I won’t be visiting this location any time soon.

The works are insanely great. I just felt a little hovered by the staff here.. . I would have liked to have just browsed with my lady friend. Instead we got a little too far into the details.. . I just like being left alone like we were in the Miami gallery several weeks prior.

This is not fine art. This is not fine art. Photography is fine art but this is not fine art. These lighted pictures are cheesy and the space is cheesy. I went there for their meet the artist opening which is false advertising by the way, and the artist is not there. The salesmen told me he doesn’t attend the events, then why claim he does and bring out the red carpet. It is not that I planned on meeting the artist I just happened to walk by at the moment the event was going on because I just saw some real fine art on the same street. This is made for tourists and the like.

The huge vibrant photography transports you to natural beautiful places in the United States.
Proffesional photographer Peter Lik, a native Aussie, is a master of capturing the vibe and feeling of a setting.
Not contrived or manipulated. However, his knowledge of photography & light and use of silver photographypaper maximizes the effect he intends to convey.
Thompson was our gallery «guide». He was gracious, knowledgable and warmly enthusiastic.
The tiny dark room is the ideal setting and space in which to view a respective photograph w/​o distraction and to maximize the effect light has on the piece.
This is a MUST if you are strolling La Jolla.

The photographs were awe inspiring. They are so clear and bold. The gallery layout is amazing, I could be there for hours staring at the works of art.

Truly, Peter Lik is a master photographer. To see his work in a gallery is a real pleasure. His use of color and lighting is nothing short of spectacular. Do yourself a favor and ask to see the back room, where the photos on display magically change as the lights are dimmed. An added bonus was that the staff were friendly and courteous, without any air of pretension.

Stop by on the first Friday of every month for some wine and cheese! And don’t forget to ask someone to show you the photos in the back rooms with the dimming lights. You’ll be amazed at what you see. He prints on a special paper that gives his photos a luminescent-​like quality. I could stay in this gallery for hours admiring Lik’s work. It’s simply unbelievable.

Amazing gallery with friendly and knowledgeable staff. One of the art consultants was kind enough to explain interesting facts behind some of the gallery pieces. It made my visit enjoyable and educational.

I just LOVE this gallery. Not only is the photography amazing, but the staff go out of their way to help you. Will definitely return here and buy another piece.

Artwork is amazing! The staff is outstanding and helpful. The best way to end a wonderful evening in La Jolla is by going in to see the gorgeous artworks of Peter Lik.

I was just exploring the area, knew about Peter Lik’s amazing work yet I’ve never been to any of his shows/​gallery. So here I was. walked into this gallery. Stunning photos throughout. A staff greeted me a few minutes after, I was holding my coffee, which is not an issue in this up scale gallery. The staff even jokingly said it’s not a problem if I’d let her have some. Chatted a little with the staff, great customer service. I’ll sure go back again just to enjoy Pete’s beautiful work.

Just bought a few small pieces from this gallery. The sales people were so nice and helpful! We didn’t feel pressured. I can’t wait to buy a larger photograph in the future.

This guy is in my top ten tier of favorite photographers that have set up a stunning Gallery. I have visited the Vegas gallery and now La Jolla. Many of his photographic pieces are oversize captures of nature’s earth, wind, fire and stone. This building is not unusual except the flooring is long planks of blonde wood with a dark core. Very beautiful.

I’m a fan of Lik’s work. If you’re not, that’s ok too. After all, it’s art, and we all have different tastes. This isn’t a review of his work but the gallery itself and its staff.
First, I’m hardly the demographic the gallery probably caters to — early thirties, dressed in jeans and a polo, married with a two year old in a stroller and a infant in tow — yet we felt welcome in the gallery.
I was greeted promptly but not harassed. I admired the work without interruption until I had a question about a certain piece of artwork. Derek, who came to help us, was very low pressure/​no pressure — that worked for me.
Fast forward a couple months — I now own several pieces. Customer service is as you would expect from a company that sells such pricey items — excellent and responsive.
Derek and his director, Jeff are great.
Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s worth a visit.

I don’t normally write reviews, especially poor reviews, but I’m writing this now since Peter Lik did not return my message nor did his company address it after sending this letter to them.
To whom it may concern,
I was visiting San Diego from San Francisco on Sunday, Sept. 18, when my cousin took me to the Peter Lik Gallery in La Jolla, on 1205 Prospect Street, and unfortunately experienced very disappointing customer service. In fact, this poor service was so terrible I am compelled to write to you. While I could easily share this story on Twitter, Facebook, and my own personal blog, I am opting to share it with you out of consideration for Peter Lik since I am, and continue to be, a fan of his work.
My cousin Liz, a fan also, visited the gallery before and was excited to take me there as we toured La Jolla. Arriving at the gallery, we walked in and admired the amazing photography on spotlight. I was fascinated by how the lighting on the photographs looked so brilliant; so radiant. I commented to my cousin about whether or not the photographs were backlit to give it that amazing lighting effect. She excitedly shared with me that Peter Lik’s gallery has a demonstration on lighting and that it was, «very cool».
Both her and I walked up to the young, blond, gallery saleswoman and Liz kindly asked her if she would demonstrate to me the uniqueness of Peter Lik’s art with lighting. The woman replied, «I take it you’ve been here before?»
Liz responded, «Yes, I have and it was amazing. I’d like my cousin to see for himself if you don’t mind showing us.»
The saleswoman inquired as she sat us down in the demonstration room, «So do you own any?»
Liz mused, «Oh I wish!»
From that point on, the gallery saleswoman’s attitude changed towards us. Her demonstration lasted less than a minute (I’m not exaggerating) and upon finishing she promptly left the room with me sitting there wondering what was «so cool». Liz, disappointed, turned to me and tried to salvage the situation by giving a far better demonstration herself from sheer memory. She apologized to me saying that the last time she was there, the gentleman really wowed her with how much the lighting changes the mood, ambiance, and feel of the photography. I believed her but was so shocked at how curt this gallery saleswoman was to us. We left the room and she ignored us the rest of the time we browsed the photographs. Leaving the gallery, she did not bid us farewell nor thank us for coming in. I mean even Hollister clothing stores greet and bid you farewell when you come in and out.
Being a fan of Peter Lik, I am disappointed at such terrible customer service; especially in an age where one Unilocal review, one bad blast on twitter, and embarrassing youtube video is all it takes to sway the public’s view.
It saddens me to see such great art being represented by such a terrible docent. Moreover, it saddens me to see my excited cousin go from happy to disappointed simply because she was judged for not owning a Peter Lik photograph. The art never changed. Peter Lik is still an amazing photographer. However, I’m certain my cousin’s view, along with mine, is currently in question.

Wow, Wow, Wow !

All the Peter Lik photos are beautiful and very well displayed in all his galleries especially La Jolla and Lahaina.
Anyways, I have collected three and so far, each time I go they like to load you up on drinks for free and let you sit in front of the piece and get to know it intimately. The works speaks for itself.
I am going through a really hard time and need to sell my pieces. I own a 1 meter Aquamosaic in a plexiglass raised invisible frame, Genesis 1 meter w/​black matte and dark brown frame, and Icy waters, also 1 meter, black matte with boxed brown frame. Please message me if you have seen these in the gallery and are interested – name your price.

Peter Lik has such an exta ordinary eye. He seizes those «Wow!» moments on camera. Impressed with the some of the local shots he captured here! Amazing work.

What an amazing photographer. Even if you can’t afford anything in the gallery it’s worth popping in to take a look. So many of his pieces are breathtaking. The colours will just blow you away. His website just doesn’t do justice to his work compared to seeing it in his gallery.