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About The Pick

Established in 1992, The Alternative Pick commenced with a clear mission, providing creative buyers with a vehicle to source the best brightest and most exciting illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and animators in the business. The Alternative Pick sourcebook (1992-2005) became the outlet for cutting-edge commercial talent, offering a unique platform for artists to showcase their work. The Alternative Pick Deck (2009-2012) offered a fun and engaging format for locating leading commercial artists. In addition, The Altpick Awards (2003-2011) introduced yet another way to provide a platform for talents to shine. To meet the demands of an ever-changing industry, Altpick.com was launched in 1996 and presently provides a vehicle for talent to utilize the web to connect more effectively with buyers. As we mark our 34th anniversary in 2026, Altpick.com remains a premier source for creative professionals and we plan to continue to push the envelope providing the best vehicle for buyers to connect with creative talent.

George Kamper Goes “Into the Wild”

Posted on June 26, 2015 by The Pick

“I love shooting fashion, it’s fun, challenging and a great opportunity to explore another side of my creativity. It’s also of the moment, so I can experiment and allow things to develop more so than on a commercial shoot.” These … Continue reading →

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Photographer Robert Wilson shoots an Olivier Award Special for The Times Magazine

Posted on June 2, 2015 by The Pick

Robert Wilson photographs Mark Strong, winner of a 2015 Olivier Award for Best Actor in his incredible performance in A View From The Bridge. Amazing production and direction from Iva Van Hove reviving this Arthur Miller play.  More images of the British male acting … Continue reading →

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Simply Beautiful :: The Audi R8 2015 :: Photographer Simon Puschmann

Posted on May 18, 2015 by The Pick

  Simon Puschmann‘s CGI production of this extraordinary car, the Audi R8 was photographed and created for Audi’s worldwide 2015 catalogue.  Cast and crew included: Agency: Kolle Rebbe | Creative Director: Jörg Dittmann |Executive Producer: TimMichelProducer | Producer On Set: Will … Continue reading →

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Zave Smith’s Documents the “Philip & Eleanor” Story

Posted on May 12, 2015 by The Pick

Produced and directed by Zave Smith, Philip & Eleanor tell their story of how a blind date becomes a marriage.  Episode 1 was recorded on July 1-5, 2014 in and around Detroit, Michigan. A Very Personal Video Project by Zave Smith: … Continue reading →

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Brian Cummings Makes it Anywhere with Adobe

Posted on May 7, 2015 by The Pick

by Brian Cummings Like most creatives working commercially, I do not always have the opportunity to see final product of the projects I’ve worked on. With an ever evolving world of media platforms, it’s easy to miss the final campaign. Well, … Continue reading →

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Oliver Wetter’s New Client Guide To Illustration

Posted on April 20, 2015 by The Pick

by Oliver Wetter Before billions of users occupied the Internet, illustration was a specific business. That term only rung a bell if you were an art director, editor or a publisher. Today entrepreneurs and independent publishers can be anyone and this … Continue reading →

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Shooting Out West :: George Kamper’s Personal Project

Posted on April 15, 2015 by The Pick

by George Kamper Growing up in Brooklyn, New York and working in the heart of New York City at the age of 14, left me with a comfort zone being around people, the streets of NY and the intense pace … Continue reading →

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Photographer Zave Smith Has The Cure

Posted on April 9, 2015 by The Pick

by Zave Smith I love making people smile.  My photographs have a strong element of energy and fun to them. This year, my New Year’s resolution was not to loose weight but to return to direct mail.  I remember walking … Continue reading →

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Neale Osborne’s ‘The Castle of Desires’

Posted on March 30, 2015 by The Pick

In a storm-swept tavern in a village of yore, Cornelius, the secretive sorcerer’s apprentice, gives the unsuspecting Professor Gast a key – one with the power to unlock the doors of the magical Castle of Desires. Within its chambers are … Continue reading →

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Ryan Ketterman’s VAC CON Poster Series Tells Their Story

Posted on March 23, 2015 by The Pick

Photographer Ryan Ketterman’s recent assignment was to highlight the VAC CON story of “Employee Owned”.  The story told through photography was mobilized into an engaging poster series to celebrate and reward VAC CON’s incredible employees. Client: Vac•con Agency: Anton West … Continue reading →

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