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Lowden Adds Depth To Photo-shoot With Touching Back Story

Posted on August 9, 2016 by

Sometimes, a good back story can help a photo-shoot immensely, adding emotion and sensibility to images in a way that makes the viewer stop and wonder about its subjects. This is something that photographer Scott Lowden did late last year … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Photographer Kent Miller

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

by Andreas von Buddenbrock When Kent Miller first moved to New York in the late 1980’s, he started off as a drummer playing in several different bands. Now, more than 25 years later, Kent is an established freelance photographer who specializes … Continue reading →

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Multi-Talented Kris LeVasseur Talks to Altpick Connects

Posted on January 14, 2015 by

Kris LeVasseur has been photographing for the film, TV, music, sports, editorial, corporate and advertising industries for the last 14 years on a national and international level. Today Kris talks with Altpick.com about his next adventure. AP:  Tell us a little … Continue reading →

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John Lacko x Recording Artist Andy Grammer

Posted on September 15, 2014 by

When platinum-selling recording artist Andy Grammer set out on his Back Home Summer Tour, he reached out to Miami artist John Lacko to create the graphics for promotional tees, hats and totes that are such an important part of funding … Continue reading →

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Today’s Edition :: Altpick Members :: From Their Studios

Posted on April 28, 2014 by

As we continue with “From Their Studios” series,  this edition features some of the world’s top commercial photographers and their work environments.  These talented photographers: Stephanie Diani, Mark Peterman, Kevin Steele, Simon Puschmann, and Gene Smirnov, give us an inside look into their … Continue reading →

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This Week in Review :: Photographers Jon Blacker, Bob Coscarelli, William Hennessey, Philip Rostron

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

Best known for his lightening fast location portrait and music work, coming away with exceptional images under extreme time limits, Toronto-based freelance photographer Jon Blacker is ready to go: London Based Still Life Product and Car Photographer Wilson Hennessey: Photographer and Imagemaker Philip Rostron: … Continue reading →

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Photographer Ali Smith Picks Her Favorites

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

Ali Smith has lived many lives; as a ballet dancer, performing at New York City’s Lincoln Center; as a rock musician, releasing nine albums and touring the world playing music; and more recently (and throughout), as a photographer. She has … Continue reading →

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Janice Fried :: The Violin

Posted on January 3, 2014 by

by Janice Fried When I was in the third grade we were given the opportunity to play an instrument. Since my beloved grandfather played the violin I decided on that. My grandfather Frank was self-taught in everything he did.  Art … Continue reading →

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AltPICK’s Heroes :: This is What We Love

Posted on September 24, 2013 by

Joel Holland, Oliver Wetter, BC Kagan to name a few have contributed some wonderful insights on our Altpick Connects blog.  Here we have a collection of the latest entries beginning with Joel Holland, The Letterer, Illustrator and Pizza Maker.    … Continue reading →

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Jon Blacker’s Musical Ink

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

Musical Ink is a portrait project from Toronto based photographer Jon Blacker that spotlights 62 musicians and their tattoos. This exciting volume of imagery not only has something for every musical taste – featured artists range in genre from heavy metal to hip hop … Continue reading →

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