Robbie Phillips working out the moves on “The Corner” 5.14+ (8c/+?) – Pitch 15 with Ian Cooper belaying. Ivar Van Der Stijl killing time in the rain while waiting for the wall to dry, Helvetestind. Norway Pete Whittaker leading pitch 18, 5.10c, on the South Face of Mount Watkins VI 5.13b, 19 pitches. Yosemite, CA. robbie phillips does some bench pressing to stay fit while in cochamo and ian cooper gives him a spot. la junta camping, cochamo valley, chile. Rainy rest day with Ivar Van Der Stijl relaxing at the climbers hut at the base of baugen, norway. Eric Bissell and … [Read more...]

James Hartley Who printed it? Cryptic Carousel in Brooklyn, NY. They do cassette duplication and manufacturing, and could make a custom cover that functioned as a photo booklet. Who designed it? I did. It’s a mixtape, had to keep it hand-written and personal. Tell me about the images? Block Rockers is an ongoing portrait series of New Yorkers i’ve seen out on the street, playing music through their boomboxes and outdoor speakers. When the portraits are made, the song they’re playing is noted, and later mixed with field recordings I’ve made around the city. The images, … [Read more...]

    I’ve always been an optimist.   And if you’ve been reading this column for any length of time, you’ll know it’s true. (Until this year, that is.) Fucking #2020. What a bitch. If I’m being honest, I probably started questioning my faith in positivity a bit earlier in the thankfully-soon-to-be-over Trump presidency. Because back in my young 30’s, with Barack Obama’s ascent, I was enamored of his theory that the long arch of history bends towards justice. Hasn’t Hollywood been pumping us full of that happy-ending juice for a Century now? (Until Tom Holland’s Spiderman … [Read more...]

The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the artist statement so you can see more of the project. Please note: This thread is not affiliated with any company; I’m just featuring projects that I find.  Please DO NOT send me your work.  I do not take submissions.   Today’s featured artist:  Cam Camarena The concept … [Read more...]

Sports Illustrated Director of Photography: Marguerite Schropp Lucarelii Photo Editor: Abby Nicolas Photographer: Jeffery Salter Heidi: You’ve been a long time contributor to SI, what made this project different? Jeffery: I have always received commissions from Sports Illustrated for assignments which involved trust.  That’s creative images that require me to establish that trust very quickly with the professional athlete. When I was on staff at the magazine my beat was hang out with the athlete at home, in the barbershop or even in the nightclub to capture their life … [Read more...]

Michael Kleber Who designed it? Me Tell me about the images and the promo. At the beginning of 2020 I received an inquiry from Felix Rähmer an athlete from Berlin to accompany him to the triathlon 70,3 in Graz, Austria. I was intrigued by the idea, and we decided to work together right away. My original concept was to document not only his participation in the triathlon itself but also to feature his preparation process prior to the event. We wanted to shoot a series of photos showcasing his daily routines, running, cycling and swimming as well as a performance test at … [Read more...]

  I’m writing on Wednesday this week. I never write on Wednesdays.   It’s weird. Strange. Odd.   By the time this column is posted on Friday morning, I’ll be reviewing portfolios, virtually, for Photo NOLA. It’s commonplace, by now, that festivals and events have migrated online, and we’ve all adjusted. Adapted. Sorted it out. For whatever reason, the other day, I was thinking of my word of the year, whether I could encapsulate the entire bonkers, tragic, confusing experience of #2020 in just a few syllables. My choice was adapt. The verb tense, not the noun. … [Read more...]

The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own.  I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before.  In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the artist statement so you can see more of the project. Please note: This thread is not affiliated with any company; I’m just featuring projects that I find.  Please DO NOT send me your work.  I do not take submissions.   Today’s featured artist:  Will Templeman Despite the … [Read more...]

Craig Oppenheimer, Wonderful Machine Concept: Portraits of a community leader posing with a vehicle Licensing: One-time Print Advertising use of one image in a single publication, as well as Web Collateral use for 6 months. Photographer: Portraiture and lifestyle specialist Agency: Medium in size, based in the Northeast Client: Large automotive brand Here is the estimate: Fees: The agency reached out about a shoot that was to take place within a few days of the initial correspondence and needed the project to be pulled together quickly. The project revolved around a … [Read more...]

untied, 2020, acrylic and pigment print on etching paper.an amendment to the el segundo beachfront, 2020, acrylic and pigment print on etching paper.the ratification of the paris agreement, 2020, ink and pigment print on etching paper a glorious marriage, 2020, acrylic and watercolor print on paper. the brightest, crispiest, roughest looking clouds, 2020, pigment print on etching paper. a grand ramble, 2019, mixed media on linen. the douglas is nearly allied to the red squirrel, 2019, mixed media on linen. into the recess of the echoing mountains, where they seem to be … [Read more...]