Monthly Archives: January 2010

Will new microstock site chip away at photogs’ bottom line?

. At his Photo Business News & Forum, John Harrington does not mince words. His is a no-b.s. blog, right down to the way he describes his list of recommended reading: “These are books I’ve read and own, and think highly of, not some generically pre-populated list.” Right. So when he learned of the new [...]

Another reason to update your portfolio

. Heather Morton did an “Ask an Art Buyer”  post yesterday on whether photographers need to branch out into new (to them) genres, but I was really struck by what she said about the importance of updating one’s portfolio: . “One thing I can say for sure is that I really dislike seeing old work [...]

Supermodels of the 70s and 80s, by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

. The Steven Kasher Gallery in Chelsea is mounting an exhibition of new work by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders that challenges conventional (and, frankly, confining) perceptions of aging and beauty. “Supermodels of the 70s and 80s,” which opens January 28, comprises portraits of 10 of the most photographed women from that era: Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Beverly [...]

Photographers share their best business lessons

. If you haven’t already checked it out, Editorial Photographers has a great online archive of industry-related articles and interviews, including one with Rob Haggart of A Photo Editor and one called “The Best Things I’ve Learned in Business.” For the latter, EP surveyed some of its current and former board members. Here’s a taste [...]

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

. It’s hard to believe it was only 50 years ago that America treated its people this way: . . Taken from Time magazine’s photographic remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.: . . .

Like to photograph stripes? This contest is for you.

. Wired, which Adweek has named Magazine of the Decade (congratulations, Wired!), is sponsoring a photo contest inspired by the signature stripes on the mag’s spine. What do you need to do? Take a great stripe-y photo (see examples, courtesy of Wired, below). And submit it by midnight tonight, Pacific time. For more on the [...]

A few more ways to help Haiti

.. Yesterday, I posted a link to the American Red Cross for those who want to support the organization’s relief efforts in Haiti. Jorg Badura has just sent me links to two more organizations that are helping in Haiti: Concern Worldwide and Partners in Health. . Photos of Jacmel, where the Ciné Institute—run by Jorg’s [...]

A peek at “Peep Show”

.. .. As I mentioned on Tuesday, John Midgley’s exhibition “Rapture” opens tonight from 8 to 10 at ION Studio, and at 8, there will be a screening of Erotic Moments, an award-winning series of seven short films directed by Eva Midgley, John’s wife and longtime collaborator. But earlier in the evening, there will be [...]

Helping in Haiti (and keeping a local film school alive)

.. Jorg Badura phoned me this morning to ask if we could post an appeal for help on behalf of the people of Haiti, who have been devastated by yesterday’s catastrophic earthquake. Jorg’s good friend David Belle runs the Ciné Institute in Jacmel, a film school on the southern coast of Haiti that David (an [...]

New work: Iron Man 2, Spartacus, Crazy Heart, and more by Michael Muller

.. A fresh selection of hot new work by Michael Muller: .. . . . . . . And there’s more, including ads for Speedo, Crash, and Von Zipper. Just click here. .. .

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