Spent some time this past weekend working on images I recently shot in New York. Even though we all see in color, this is really a black and white city
5th Avenue / SoHo
Empire State Building
August 27, 2010
The Picture Show
I recently found this blog from NPR called The Picture Show. It’s a daily dose of photographs and interviews from around the world – a fantastic source for everything photographic. It’s most definitely worth a look.
One of the featured artists - Jan Von Holleben
August 24, 2010
Horsin’ Around
Had a chance to visit my friend Amy and take pictures of her horse at a farm in Maryland. Not much was going on at the stable so we were free to roam and take photos of what ever we saw. It was a beautiful and very quiet morning.
August 20, 2010
Grand Central
It’s still hot outside so I’m spending time inside photographing for my stock archive.
Grand Central Station, New York City
August 19, 2010
Figure of Style
I love looking through photography books – especially books on the history of photography. It’s a great source of inspiration. On a recent assignment we were shooting at a pool and just had to take a photo in honor of George Hoyningen-Huene. His 1930 photograph of couple by a pool, titled “Divers”, has had a lot of influence on me.
My version of "Divers"
August 17, 2010
At the Pool
Had a recent photo shoot incorporating a pool, some good food and wine and “relaxation”. At least some relaxation for those involved. I’m kind of an antsy person so was completely comfortable moving around most of the time. The project was to show how we incorporate a backyard pool into our everyday lives. I had a lot of fun looking for design elements and interesting angles.
Here are some out-takes (more to come in a few days):
August 11, 2010
Is Photojournalism Dead?
They say “photojournalism is dead”. I disagree. To prove this, here are some great photography sites developed by news organizations. It’s a fantastic source for photography from around the world.
The quality of photography and the scope of coverage are always amazing.
Here are a few of my favorites.
New York Times News Blog
Los Angeles Times
The Boston Globe
The Wall Street Journal
August 10, 2010
This Old House
During a photo shoot this past weekend in Long Island, I had the opportunity to get away from the set and take some photographs in and around the house where we were located (photos from the main shoot will come later this week) . The house was built in the 1930′s (I believe) and had been recently vacated, with some of the furniture and private belongings left behind. It was strange to see what had been left. It was as though the owners wanted to keep a “presence” in the house. I wouldn’t say I believe in ghosts, but I certainly didn’t want to be in the house when it was dark. It was a very eerie place. Here are some of the photos:
The Garage - I assume the previous owner used this chair, but who wrote on the wall is unknown.
The Living Room - View from the fireplace looking towards the foyer and mud room
The Master Bedroom
The Baby Room
The Hallway
August 9, 2010
Winner Take All
Here’s an interesting article in The Week Magazine about rising to the top and how some make it and others don’t (click on photo below). It revolves around a set of theories on how and why Coco Rocha (a model) became famous so quickly. A clue: it wasn’t her looks. Kind of reminds me how other industries work – photography for example.
It’s an interesting read…
August 6, 2010
Faces
Since it’s people that I really like to photograph (can’t say “shoot” anymore – not PC) I added a “Faces” section to my web site. Here are some of the latest portraits.
The first is from an Allstate photo shoot and the second is from a personal assignment.
Allstate PSA Campaign on teen driving
Susan with wig
