As with the others in our group, we have created a video for Hunter Freeman’s portfolio. And, in keeping with his style he chose a song that will make you chuckle. Hint: See title of this post. And, to add his own brand of humor, the song is performed by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Check it out below.
Hunter Freeman’s Video Photography Portfolio
If you would like to see Hunter’s portfolio in person, please email us here. And, to see more of his work. Be sure to link to his website.
© Andy Anderson – http://www.andyandersonphoto.com
Andy Anderson always makes time to shoot for himself. He schedules it like it is a commercial shoot and is so committed to it that isn’t easy to get him to move the dates! I have always admired that about him and think that so much of his success is his insistence on making time for his personal work. He has traveled all over the world photographing more things than many will see in a lifetime. From bull fighters in Spain to transvestites in Cuba his images are epic and enthralling. We are never disappointed when he shares what he discovered. That is why when he returned from a trip to the deep south we were expecting something amazing. And, boy did he deliver.
This series has been the most talked about series in his portfolio. Every portfolio show we attend, people want to know the story behind the series. I asked Andy to let us know about his inspiration. Here is what he shared.
“A major motivation in my photography is curiosity. So much so that I named the photography book being published by Rizzoli, just that; Curiosity. I am constantly exploring things and seeking out those people that excite me most. Over the years, many of the relationships with the folks I have met have become more important to me than many of the images. I value so much the friendship and intimacy that goes into each one of my photographs.
That said, I tend gravitate to the moments in peoples lives that are magical, powerful and sometimes even raw. I understand that there are very few times in your existence that you are able to actually witness such sacred times so when I do I am very appreciative. I was fortunate enough to do just that at Camel Lake Campground in Bristol, Florida.
Since I spent my childhood growing up in the deep south, I constantly am drawn back to explore a place that I love dearly. One of my dearest friends that I have gotten to know on my travels is Reverend Shearer. Over the years I wandered into her town many times and saw countless baptisms taking place. I always felt privileged to be there but understood that those were private moments not to be tampered with; but only to witness. Over the years, the friendships with both Reverend Shearer and her congregation grew.
Well, last spring, I received a call from Reverend Shearer. She told me that she would love for me to come and photograph a baptism that she would be preforming in her home town. So I “Criss Angeled” myself the next week to Florida. There are no words that can explain the experience. Trust me, the human spirit is alive and well. ”
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© Hunter Freeman – http://www.hunterfreeman.com
When I first saw Hunter Freeman’s new series of work, “Kids with Power Tools,” I couldn’t believe what I was seeing! Did he really do this? When I asked him what he was thinknig giving power tools to kids, here is how he replied.
© Hunter Freeman – http://www.hunterfreeman.com
© Hunter Freeman – http://www.hunterfreeman.com
As we all know, it is pretty rare when we get to send out a portfolio for a request. Nowadays, they are used mostly for portfolio shows and events. It doesn’t make them any less important of course. In fact, I would argue they are even more important now. They are rarely seen so when they are they need to shine!
We thought it would be great if more people were able to see Ron Berg’s portfolio so we asked Marc Virata, a videographer, to video tape someone reviewing the book. We added some fun music and posted it to Vimeo. We will be adding Ron’s video as well as videos from the rest of our group, to our websites soon.
If you would like to see the portfolio in person, please email us – we would love the request! And if you would like to see Ron Berg’s work on line, please link here.
Click here for a video of Ron Berg’s portfolio
Ron Berg recently shared with us a series of images that are getting some attention. When we were at Le Book Connections in NY, the images were a big hit and everyone kept asking what the story was behind them. When we got back, we asked Ron to share with us what his inspiration. Here is what he had to say:
“Over the last couple of years, I traveled some in in France, Italy, and Croatia and it was in those magical places that the root of the idea began. Like most typical photographers I love to seek out areas that are not the norm and strive to find the areas were the locals hang out. I occasionally venture out on my own or wander off from my wife. She would say that I “get lost,” but really I am just exploring the sights and sounds of the local culture and go wherever my instinct takes me.
During these particular travels there were these string of occurrences where I kept seeing someone in a mask. Of course this never happened when I was near my wife and it always happened so quickly that I would never be able to document it. She thought I was crazy or seeing things. And who knows, she could have been right. Who knows if I was. Sometimes those local libations have a somewhat unusual effect!
Needless to say, between the masks and the architecture (and local flavors!); I was inspired.
As far as the meaning of the images, I honestly don’t know. I just know they were in my mind and I had to photograph them. Maybe they will inspire others to make up a story to go with them. As Shakespeare wrote for Hamlet, “God hath given you one face, and you make yourself another…”
© Ron Berg
© Ron Berg
© Ron Berg
More and more nowadays, photographers are needing to partner with other artists to help create the content that the client requires. It has led to interesting partnerships for sure. On a recent project for Covidien with Lehman Millet, photographer Hunter Freeman partnered with digital artist Michael Tompert of Raygun Studio to interpret the art director’s layouts. A combination of photography, CGI and a lot of creativity helped produce the final ads.
When we asked Hunter and Michael to share with us what was most note worthy about their experience, here is what they had to say:
Hunter Freeman
“This project was designed to have a lot of CGI in it, and the photography needed to do a couple of things. First, the captures of the talent had to convey/support the concept behind the ad, and two, the images had to be shot so that Michael would be able to easily integrate them into his CGI work, e.g. having matching perspective, lighting, etc..
It’s a fun challenge to get the talent to imagine themselves in a completely imaginary environment, and all of our group did a great job. I shot them on a simple white background, and, in some cases, had small structures for them to lean on, or work around. Mostly, though, I got them to really imagine/believe they were in Michael’s fantastical CGI environment.
Having Michael there to place the images into his illustrations – while we were shooting (!) – was a huge help, not to mention a ton of fun.”
Michael Tompert
“Having worked for and with Hunter on various occassions in the past, I didn’t hesitate when the call came to cover the CGI portion of a project he was intending to land.
I have many projects in the portfolio that are completely CGI, meaning I shoot the pictures not with a camera, but with a raytracer, or raygun, I still prefer working on projects that combine real photography with CGI. It’s kind of a best of both worlds scenario.
It also means, there is a photo shoot instead of just emails, iChats and conference calls. And as photo shoots go, they might very well be the last thing left that hasn’t been virtualized, put on the Internet, or made into an app in the digital image creation process. It’s a chance for everyone from the client, art director, photographer, CGI artist to meet for a day, face to face and learn a little about each other. A great opportunity for everyone involved to stick their heads together and riff on what the image can be or could become and try things on the fly.
And best of all, you get to have a great lunch and cream puff cakes for dessert.
It was no different in this case where we started out quite early in the morning, trying out all kinds of things, from different props, to different lighting and angles and could drop screenshots right into the live 3D scene where the model of the CGI art sculpture lived and building the hospital room in front of the art director as the photos came in to see if everything chimes.
In what was really a very long day, Hunter shot I think 3 or 4 talent in any imaginable pose and all kinds of contraptions that made up the hospital room. it was a little past dinner time before the final file was copied over.
It’s interesting how these two worlds, the CGI and HGI (Hunter Generated Images) are so different, where most of Hunter’s time is spent weeks in advance prepping for the shoot with castings, and wardrobe and props, calendars and travel arrangements all culminating in this one day. While my world just starts on that day and the weeks of rendering, compositing, art direction, beautifying and finalizing are all still ahead when I leave with the drive.
But for that one day of the photoshoot those two worlds are one and the same.”
After a recent shoot with Lucy Activewear, David Martinez sent along these images and his thoughts on the shoot for us to share with you.
“As a photographer who shoots a lot both in studio and on location, I’ve always loved the inherent conditions each environments brings – the science of shooting in studio and the trials of being at the mercy of weather and nature outdoors. On a recent shoot in Point Reyes for Lucy Activewear, Northern California weather conditions were less than favorable – rain, wind and cold – a veritable ‘wintry mix’. Our stellar crew and hardy models made the shoot a real success. We smiled the whole way thorough despite the calamity of cold. I think you can feel this warmth in the images – even if nature didn’t provide it to us on those days on location.”
© David Martinez - http://www.davidmartinezstudio.com
If you didn’t get a chance to see Andy Anderson’s spread in the December of issue of Garden and Gun, take a peak at the photos here. And, if you know anything about gun dog training, you will know that Mike Stewart is indeed “The Leader of the Pack.” Be sure to seek out the article online to read all about it.
On a recent trip to Los Angeles, David Martinez saw some of his work out there in the world. Here is what he had to say about it:
“It’s always great to see your work living out in the world. It’s so easy to forget that the images we make do migrate from the capture station to magazine pages, packages and billboards. While scouting recently in Los Angeles, I saw a familiar friendly face staring back at me on the freeway. It was Alejandro – who I had worked with a month before on a project done in conjunction with the agency Sargent + Berman for UCLA Health System. We saw over 200 talent to find the yogini with the most skillful back bend and the businessman with the perfect smile. If only all faces on the Los Angeles freeway looked so friendly!”
Just sharing the latest story that Andy Anderson photographed for Town and Country Magazine about Bard College in upstate NY. Once again he was honored to be able to collaborate with Design Director Edward Leida at the publication.
