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Photographer Chris Sembrot :: In His Own Words

Photographer Chris Sembrot describes in his own words a new series of  redheads inspired by his mother. CS:  The idea to start a “redhead” series was first and foremost an homage to to my mother.  My mom is a natural … Continue reading

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Scott Council’s Surfing Grommets

SURFING GROMMETS By SCOTT COUNCIL When I spent the afternoon with the Grommets down in San Clemente I saw something I don’t see all the time when I am surfing. They yelled and laughed and romped around in the water enjoying … Continue reading

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Daily Portraits with Leah Fasten

Leah Fasten recently started a new project of shooting a daily portrait with her iPad and sharing it on Instagram.  Her subjects include a mix assortment of people she knows from her neighborhood and places she goes to during her day … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Altpick Members :: Photographers!

Wishing our our viewers, members, family and friends a very Happy Valentine’s Day!  Today Alternative Pick celebrates it’s 21st birthday!!  To see more fabulous work by our members check out Altpick.com.

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Instead of Satire, I Used Fart Jokes.

by Zave Smith Yes, I said. Sounds like fun. I then hung up the phone and asked myself, “How are you going to pull this one off?” This is often the commercial photographers plight.  We are asked to do something … Continue reading

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Altpick Friday :: Ann Cutting’s Concept to Camera

by Renee Rhyner Henri Rousseau is the inspiration for our first Concept to Camera from Ann Cutting.  When we asked Ann about her attraction to Rousseau, she opened up about her lasting fascination with the painter:  “The first time I … Continue reading

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Brian Cummings Gets Along With All Along Press

Brian Cummings. Commercial photographer. Director. Known for unique conceptual images and ideas. His interest in satire and narrative influences his work behind the camera. As a director, Brian draws on his conceptual chops and design sensibilities to compose striking stories … Continue reading

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How Ryan Ketterman and Advisor Magazine Dealt with the Sandy Hook Tragedy

Back in December Ryan Ketterman got an assignment from Investment Advisor Magazine to photograph Jacksonville-based money manager and avid hunter and skeet shooter, Mark Travis. The magazine wanted Ryan to capture his personal side for the interior photo spread. However, not … Continue reading

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Dana Neibert’s Pin Up Work

Photographer Dana Neibert’s new promotional piece has extraordinary images packaged in a elegantly designed box with an embossed custom belly band.  The presentation makes you feel like you’re getting a little gift.  This is a delicious delight! To see more … Continue reading

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Altpick Friday :: Keith Barraclough’s: The RedHead Project

Though natural redheads make up less than 6% of the US population, Keith Barraclough sees them everywhere, and more often than not, on set at photo shoots.  “They’ve got a certain mystique I call “the lure of the redhead.”, Keith … Continue reading

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