Do we see an upturn in automotive advertising, perhaps?

There’s no question that automotive advertising spending stalled with the recession, but recently there have been signs that this category is picking up speed. We’re not talking a full recovery, but progress is being made. “Ad spending for cars and credit cards has come roaring back, helping drive 8.8% growth in 2010 U.S. spending for [...]

Martin Sigal’s extraordinary photographs of Argentina

I’ve never been to Argentina, but Martin Sigal‘s photographs make me want to book a flight there immediately, if not sooner. The images below are selections from a worldwide tourism campaign Martin shot that just came out. The tagline: “Argentina beats to your rhythm.” “We went from the very south of Argentina, which is Ushuaia, [...]

SMart Book 2011, our latest photo annual, is now online!

Earlier this year, we threw a big party to celebrate the release of SMart Book 2011, our latest limited-edition collectible photo annual, which we printed with three different covers—by Lauren Greenfield, Roxanne Lowit, and Liz Von Hoene. And now, we’re happy to announce, the book is available to view online at issuu.com. . . The [...]

Presenting… 22 new editorial and advertising highlights

I’ll be taking next week off, but to tide you over, here’s a look at 22 of our photographers’ latest editorial and advertising shoots, as featured in our spring e-newsletter. See you on Monday, April 4… .   . .

Spotlight: Martin Sigal

Martin Sigal has been perhaps the most in-demand photographer in South America for years, a stature he has achieved the honest way: through talent and a refreshingly down-to-earth personality. He’s a nice guy who also produces distinctive advertising photography, and not just in South America. Martin’s reputation worldwide continues to grow, as born out by [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Stockland Martel

. Happy Valentine’s Day! . We’d give you all a box of sweets if only it were possible. Alas… In lieu of chocolate, please enjoy this look at love through the lens of some of our photographers. .

Gallery: Car Photography, Nine Ways

Nine very different takes on the automotive genre. Featuring Stockland Martel photographers Jorg Badura, Fulvio Bonavia, David Drebin, Uwe Duettmann, Kai Uwe Gundlach, Jason Hindley, John Midgley, Martin Sigal, and Jan Steinhilber. . Click on any of the images to view the complete gallery.

New work by Martin Sigal: a butcher, a biker, a crocodile hunter

Sometimes when you’re getting ready in the morning, you forget to do something important, like apply deodorant. And you may not realize it into you’re well into your day. But as these ads—shot by Martin Sigal for Rexona deodorant—teach us, it’s never too late to stop what you’re doing and freshen up. . . I [...]

Winter 2010 E-Newsletter: 22 new editorial and advertising highlights

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New work: Martin Sigal for “DJ Hero2″

Playing “DJ Hero,” by videogame powerhouse Activision, is all about living your fantasy of spinning hot mixes and working everyone up into a frenzy on the dancefloor as if you were in some hot nightspot in South Beach or Ibiza or West Chelsea, even though you’re actually just in your living room in a suburban [...]

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