Category Archives: Photography

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

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

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

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

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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Ali Smith’s ‘Momma Love’ Kickstarter Project

For the past twelve years Ali Smith has been working on a book called Momma Love; How the Mother Half Lives. Gloria Steinem says – “Ali Smith has given us a gift with Momma Love: a fresh, eye-opening manifestation of … Continue reading

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Photographer Kristofer Dan-Bergman :: In His Own Words

As photography evolves, especially since digital turned everything upside-down , so does the excitement with trying out new tools the market is offering to create photographs.  Kristofer Dan-Bergman’s latest discovery is the iPhone with the different apps one can use … Continue reading

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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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