We keep cruising with our fun little road sign campaign….
Photographer vs. Wild
We all know it’s a jungle out there, especially in the current economic climate. In a new book titled The Photographer’s Survival Guide, Suzanne Sease and Amanda Sosa Stone have put together a handbook that all shooters?newbies and veterans alike?can turn to as they battle the elements. Page 107 showcases a print ad featuring CDP imagery as an example of smart pro bono work. The authors write, “One of the best ways to get exposure is to work pro bono. Art directors seem to do their best work pro bono, and such work often gets into the awards shows and contests. This image by Chris Davis won an award in Archive, a highly respected international publication.” We’re honored and humbled by the mention, and hope this guidebook helps keep us all from having to eat bugs.
What Do Ya’ Get…
when you mix a dozen kids, cupcakes, a piñata full of candy and a homemade outdoor movie screen? Answer: The opportunity for some cool kids’ pictures and some great sugar highs! Can I bring my camera to your next bash?
Entering a Work Zone
The new sign for the month of May was very positive. We’re having a lot of fun with the DRIVERS email campaign and the response has been great! The website will have the entire collection, just in case you missed the exit back there!
Evolve or Die
I’ve been working on a couple of new avenues for my business. The natural progression for some commercial photographers is to move into film. So I have teamed up with a local young film maker, Joey Connolley. His demo reel and award-winning shorts can be seen at www.vimeo.com/2655657. He’s super talented and we are learning a lot from each other. Here is our first collaboration piece for Gidget Worldwide. It’s a teaser “spot” for the internet. The full 9.5 minute short is being released this month! Looking for someone who can produce stills AND video for your client?
Gidget Teaser from Gidget Films on Vimeo.
Timing Is Everything
My latest job was for a company called Blumlux. They make custom jewelry and have rolled out a new line of luxury watches. After working on countless locations, I enjoyed the control of being back in the studio. I challenged myself to shoot these with only one light. The surfaces were chosen to complement the watches’ names – Integrity, Wisdom & Strength. These names were derived from the characteristics the designer sees in his father. Crafted in Switzerland, photographed and retouched in North Carolina.
Watch Out For Signs
We’ve rolled out a new email campaign I like to call “Drivers.” It’s for you art directors out there who are in the driver’s seat every day! Instead of getting stuck in that stock photo traffic jam, give us a call. You might be surprised that you can afford a custom ride after all.
It’s Never What You Think
Everyone has heard that the grass is greener on the other side. But is it really? This image was created for a powerful series at our church about lust. Not your typical Sunday morning message. Of course, this isn’t your typical church. If you’re curious, see it at http://www.portcitychurch.org/weekendcurrentseries.php
Bringing Back Gidget
She’s coming back to a beach near you! My friend, and very talented film maker, Joey Connolley, and I were hired to cover a surf contest in Cocoa Beach. What a dream assignment!! Gidget Worldwide was a co-sponsor. They’re re-branding this famous name from the fifties. Our mission was to produce a DVD and still images capturing some of Florida’s finest up-and-coming surfers. Joey and I took turns shooting HD footage and photos. We had a BLAST! Look for the trailer to our short film coming soon!
What’s Your Mission?
These are a few of the images created for the latest series at our amazing church – www.portcitychurch.org The series is about helping people right here in our own community. Art Direction – Evan Vetter.
