Category Archives: Photography

George Mattei :: In His Own Words

Posted on May 9, 2013 by The Pick

One of George Mattei’s favorite ways to shoot is interpreting conceptual ideas.  He finds it the most fun and the most stimulating part of his photography.  In his own words, George describes some of his favorite images. GM:  The Organ … Continue reading →

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Doug McGoldrick’s Moto-Mucci Series

Posted on May 7, 2013 by The Pick

by Doug McGoldrick Like most commercial photographers, I’m always shooting for myself as well as shooting for people who pay me. Recently I started a new project that I’m super excited about. I ride motorcycles and I’m interested in the … Continue reading →

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“Naked in the Kitchen” by Simon Puschmann

Posted on May 1, 2013 by The Pick

Why? Years ago I saw this thing in a Swiss newspaper or their online edition rather, where you could hover a loupe over a dressed woman and see her naked in that little circle of the loupe. I found that utterly … Continue reading →

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COPYRIGHT AND WATERMARK YOUR WORK!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Pick

By Sarah J. Coleman An Act of War (or, If You Create Anything Visual At All, You Will Want To Read This.) OK. This means war. For many months now I’ve been considering a return to that relic of the … Continue reading →

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Photographer Leslie Jean-Bart :: In His Own Words

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Pick

For the past fifteen years photographer Leslie Jean-Bart has been creating visual imagery based on verbal ideas, bringing fine art finesse to commercial applications. “In His Own Words” Leslie gives us a little insight on his vision. LJB:  These images are … Continue reading →

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Photographer Zave Smith :: In His Own Words

Posted on April 10, 2013 by The Pick

by Zave Smith I have often said that commercial art is about the answers while fine art is about the questions.  Personally, I find questions much more interesting than answers.  I have attempted in my commercial work to walk that … Continue reading →

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Christoph Martin Schmid – In His Own Words – “SCREAM !!”

Posted on April 8, 2013 by The Pick

by Christoph Martin Schmid The series of photographs SCREAM !! describes people cracking under the  pressure induced by their desire to experience a perfect life.  Frustration and anxiety are born from the fear that we cannot control the outcome of our … Continue reading →

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Photographer Stephanie Diani :: In Her Own Words

Posted on April 3, 2013 by The Pick

An editorial and commercial photographer based in Los Angeles with a quirky sense of humor and a cinematic lighting style, photographer Stephanie Diani describes some of her favorite images. SD: This is the second image in a triptych that I call … Continue reading →

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Simon Puschmann on the Road with Porsche

Posted on April 1, 2013 by The Pick

A master zoom lens on some of the world’s biggest stages with one of the most recognized icons. Photographer Simon Puschmann shot 50 images for Porsche (ads and catalogue) spread over a period of a 40 day job including travel. … Continue reading →

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Keith Barraclough :: In His Own Words

Posted on March 25, 2013 by The Pick

Keith Barraclough tries not to bring too much into his photo shoot, but rather keep it simple and let it just happen.  His influence behind the camera is subtle and he feels sometimes less is more.  Very motivated and always pushing … Continue reading →

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