Category Archives: Photography

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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Ali Smith’s ‘Momma Love’ Kickstarter Project

Posted on March 22, 2013 by The Pick

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

Posted on March 18, 2013 by The Pick

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

Posted on March 13, 2013 by The Pick

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

Posted on March 5, 2013 by The Pick

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

Posted on February 28, 2013 by The Pick

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!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by The Pick

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.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by The Pick

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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