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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.

Jim Fiscus Creates Portrait Series in His Hometown of Athens, Georgia

Posted on October 2, 2014 by The Pick

Orginally posted on Stockland Martel’s blog. by Kristina Feliciano Jim Fiscus is a pro at photographing characters who have sprung from other people’s imagination. He’s shot key art for series like Downton Abbey, Dexter, The Borgias, Shameless, Episodes, and Penny Dreadful, … Continue reading →

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Ali Smith :: To Aid Children’s Cancer Care, Mothers Go Bald

Posted on September 22, 2014 by The Pick

by Ali Smith A mother stands in front of my camera. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to do,” she says anxiously, so she smiles stiffly, as you might in a school picture. “Just be yourself,” I encourage. When she … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Reef with Photographer George Kamper

Posted on September 18, 2014 by The Pick

by George Kamper I’m often awed by personal projects my advertising photographer peers shoot.  I’ve seen fashion shooters display documentary images shot in Nicaragua, still life guys shoot action and sports at the Olympics…And often, I’m more enamored by their … Continue reading →

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John Lacko x Recording Artist Andy Grammer

Posted on September 15, 2014 by The Pick

When platinum-selling recording artist Andy Grammer set out on his Back Home Summer Tour, he reached out to Miami artist John Lacko to create the graphics for promotional tees, hats and totes that are such an important part of funding … Continue reading →

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Altpick Members :: In the News

Posted on September 4, 2014 by The Pick

Gina Binkley adds NEW Photographic WORK to her portfolio, “Lera”.   Following his recent move to Cleveland, Guy Stauber illustrates a tribute to Lebron and his time with Miami for Richard Solomon Artist Reps.   Heather Scholl’s “Salt of the … Continue reading →

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Art, Commerce and What Comes Next

Posted on August 25, 2014 by The Pick

When Miami artist John Lacko found himself on the receiving end of a corporate pink slip, he did what most of us do – packed up his post-its and headed for the door. After years toiling in a cubicle, he … Continue reading →

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Simon Puschmann’s Open Wounds Series

Posted on August 14, 2014 by The Pick

by Simon Puschmann To me a building that was ripped open like the ones in my images looks wounded, lacerated, hurt, torn apart, suffering. That is what I feel when I see buildings in that very state. I prefer to … Continue reading →

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Matthew Bowie’s Chicago

Posted on August 6, 2014 by The Pick

by Matthew Bowie Chicago has many opportunities to grow your documentary photography skills and is always a good way to stretch ones self as a photographer. Nothing beats the thrill of walking up to a complete stranger and asking them … Continue reading →

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Zave Smith :: I am a Collector of Stories

Posted on July 31, 2014 by The Pick

by Zave Smith Be open. You never know what might happen. An unknown person reaches out, looking for a photographer to document the changes her body is going through. A picture of a bald woman is enclosed. It does not … Continue reading →

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