Category Archives: Photography

Direct, Honest and Real :: Chris Sembrot

Posted on July 26, 2012 by The Pick

Back in 2008 when Altpick asked photographer Chris Sembrot how he would describe his photography style, Chris said direct, honest and real.  Four years later, his body of work has grown with a deeper, richer emotional side and a bit … Continue reading →

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Bob Packert’s Unexpected Twists

Posted on July 23, 2012 by The Pick

Bob Packert’s passion for photography began while achieving a BA in Fine Art and Graphic Design.  As a fashion and lifestyle photographer and director, his creativity takes the concept through to a contemporary style that solidifies any story line. Working … Continue reading →

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Zave Smith Captures the inTangibles

Posted on July 10, 2012 by The Pick

“Sometimes I feel that I do my best work when I don’t give a damn.” The reason, perhaps, why he gets assignments with these types of direction “Come down to Mardi Gras for a week and see what happens.” Exuberant … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Power in a Moment

Posted on July 9, 2012 by The Pick

Edward Gajdel is considered by many to be Canada’s preeminent portrait photographer.  His portfolio spans 35 years and includes icons in the worlds of politics, business and entertainment.  His work has been published in scores of prestigious photography journals and … Continue reading →

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The 20th Anniversary Edition :: The Alternative Pick Deck

Posted on July 2, 2012 by The Pick

Celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary, The Alternative Pick proudly presents the 4th edition of the Altpick Deck.  Created specifically for the Creative Buyer, this promotional marketing tool is a favorite for locating the finest commercial illustrators, photographers, and designers in our … Continue reading →

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Landry Major Shoots the I Ride I Recycle Ad Campaign

Posted on June 25, 2012 by The Pick

Landry Major shot legendary skateboarder Mike Vallely for the “I Ride I Recycle Ad Campaign, An Art of Board Movement”.  The national grassroots skate deck recycling movement main mission is to protect the environment by keeping broken skateboard decks and … Continue reading →

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Lennette Newell : : Animal Purrfection

Posted on June 13, 2012 by The Pick

Back in 2006 Altpick.com interviewed photographer and animal lover, Lennette Newell, about how she grew up surrounded by animals and how she got her start in photography, including some of her early challenges. Six years later it’s time to learn … Continue reading →

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Zave Smith’s “Serving New Dishes”

Posted on June 6, 2012 by The Pick

  By Zave Smith Often our best work is produced in between. Suddenly we have a moment. Suddenly we have a bit of space between our client’s projects. A model calls wanting to shoot, a book read on an airplane … Continue reading →

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Carrie Schechter :: Today’s Member Focus

Posted on May 29, 2012 by The Pick

Carrie Schechter is a fashion, music, and celebrity photographer living in New York City. Her free-spirited nature rubs off on her talent and her clients and she has a special way of getting people to let go of their inhibitions … Continue reading →

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Ali Smith’s Compelling and Evocative Imagery

Posted on March 22, 2012 by The Pick

As an experienced portrait photographer who has shot over 300 book covers for major publishing houses internationally (as well as advertising and editorial), Ali Smith didn’t foresee wanting to become involved in video. But on the set of the three … Continue reading →

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