Uwe Duettmann for Red Bull: Welcome to Leipzig!

It’s so nice to step off a train in a new town and see a friendly face. Or…not. Uwe Duettmann recently photographed members of the German soccer team RB Leipzig, who are partly owned by energy-drink maker Red Bull, for a giant advertisement greeting visitors to Leipzig Central Station. “Welcome to Leipzig,” says the ad, [...]

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 [...]

New work: Uwe Duettmann’s “Motel Affair”

A seedy room for rent, stiff cocktails, cigarettes, paranoia, and smeared mascara on a glamorous, heartbroken blonde. It’s a “Motel Affair,” a high-drama fashion story that Uwe Duettmann shot for a recent issue of European fashion glossy Flair. .

There’s nothing quite like family

With the holiday season upon us, we’ve been thinking a lot about family. Here, we celebrate it in its many forms, forever grateful for the ties that bind us together. . . .  

Grey announces new division dedicated to health-related advertising

In a limping economy, when downsizing or going bust are the norm, it’s uplifting to hear that a company is expanding. Grey announced today that it is adding a new global division “that will specialize in advertising for health-related products and services — not only prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, but also anything intended to [...]

Spotlight: Uwe Duettmann

Many people think of Uwe Duettmann in terms of his automotive photography, and it’s true that he’s highly skilled at portraying cars from any number of perspectives. Might, machine, materials, the experience of the drive, sex appeal, practical appeal, humorous appeal—he has expressed all of this and more for clients ranging from Mercedes to Mini, [...]

Buss stop: 10 great kissing photos

. Given the tragic news out of Norway and the frustrating news out of Washington, not to mention the torpor-inducing heat wave that’s baking huge swaths of the nation, I thought it would be nice to take a happy break. Herewith, 10 great kissing photos to bring a little brightness into your day. .

Portfolio: The joys of “Summer”

. Is there any other time of year that feels as uplifting and free-spirited as those splashy, sunshiny months from June to August? Dive into “Summer”—which features photos by Kwaku Alston, David Drebin, Uwe Duettmann, Lauren Greenfield, Ruedi Hofmann, Steven Lippman, Jeff Lipsky, Michael Muller, Tom Rafalovich, and Luca Zordan—and tell us what you think… [...]

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 [...]

New work: Uwe Duettmann shoots German anti-fur ad

  . Uwe Duettmann, who notably photographed a controversial anti-AIDS campaign for German ad agency Das Comitee last year, recently produced the above image for a new anti-fur ad released in Germany. The agency was Draftfcb in Hamburg, and Uwe worked with executive creative director Dirk Haeusermann, creative director Bill Biancoli, and art director Vitali [...]

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