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This Week in Review :: Photographers Jon Blacker, Bob Coscarelli, William Hennessey, Philip Rostron

Posted on February 7, 2014 by The Pick

Best known for his lightening fast location portrait and music work, coming away with exceptional images under extreme time limits, Toronto-based freelance photographer Jon Blacker is ready to go: London Based Still Life Product and Car Photographer Wilson Hennessey: Photographer and Imagemaker Philip Rostron: … Continue reading →

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Photographer Ali Smith Picks Her Favorites

Posted on January 24, 2014 by The Pick

Ali Smith has lived many lives; as a ballet dancer, performing at New York City’s Lincoln Center; as a rock musician, releasing nine albums and touring the world playing music; and more recently (and throughout), as a photographer. She has … Continue reading →

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Civil War Reenactors by Alan Matthews

Posted on January 14, 2014 by The Pick

by Alan Matthews In 2012 I had developed a relationship with the owner of a successful branding and advertising company located in my city, Birmingham. After Paul and I had coffee he asked if I would be interested in doing … Continue reading →

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Sportsman of the Year by Bill Frakes

Posted on January 8, 2014 by The Pick

by Bill Frakes The Sportsman of the Year issue of Sports Illustrated features a photograph of Peyton Manning by SI staff photographer John McDonough. Peyton is having an incredible year. One more brilliant season in an amazing career. Thirty seven … Continue reading →

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Janice Fried :: The Violin

Posted on January 3, 2014 by The Pick

by Janice Fried When I was in the third grade we were given the opportunity to play an instrument. Since my beloved grandfather played the violin I decided on that. My grandfather Frank was self-taught in everything he did.  Art … Continue reading →

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Holiday Cards from Altpick Members :: Merry! Merry!

Posted on December 20, 2013 by The Pick

Each year The Alternative Pick receives many wonderful holiday cards from our members.  We decided to take some time to share these beautiful, and sometimes funny, works of art.  In the spirit of the holiday season, enjoy the celebration of family and friends. … Continue reading →

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Photographer Matthew Bowie Teams Up with Retoucher Brian York

Posted on December 18, 2013 by The Pick

by Matthew Bowie I recently started collaborating with Brian York, a photo retoucher to create a series of portfolio pieces together. I have wanted to work with Brian for the longest time and super stoked about putting our minds together. He … Continue reading →

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2013 Year in Review :: Illustration Part II

Posted on December 13, 2013 by The Pick

As we continue with Altpick‘s 2013 Year in Review, today we are featuring some of our Illustration Members’ news images Part Two.  Enjoy!  Check out more of our members’ work on Altpick.com. To see more of the artists’ work go … Continue reading →

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2013 Annual Review :: Photography Part I

Posted on December 6, 2013 by The Pick

Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting Altpick Members’ images that have appeared this past year on Altpick’s Newsrail.  Today we continue with Photography Part One…Enjoy! Check out more of members’ work on Altpick.com.

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2013 Annual Review :: Illustration Part I

Posted on December 2, 2013 by The Pick

Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting Altpick Members’ images that have appeared this past year on  Altpick’s Newsrail.  Today we begin with Illustrators Part One…Enjoy!

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