Stone Thrower

Happy New Year from all of us here at Glasshouse Assignment!

Check out a new image from our photographer Ryan Schude. I’m loving the way he can impart his style into a simple portrait. To see more from Ryan, check out his portfolio on our site and his!

These landed in my inbox today and they make me very happy. I wouldn’t call myself a “baby person” but some of Evan Kafka’s work might convert me. How come I never see these faces in babies? How does he get these expressions? Thanks Evan!

Check out more of his baby images here.

I don’t know how the weather is where you are, but here in New York we’re cold and winter isn’t seeming so friendly. Check out the charming side of the season with the new winter lightbox from our stock division, Glasshouse Images!

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Need to send a subtle message to that special photographer in your life? Here is a funny graphic sold on shirts and other misc. stuff here.

Thanks to Rob for finding this! Source.

While I don’t feel qualified to predict the future of editorial (who is?), I do know what I like.. and I like Issuu.

Similar to MagCloud and other online magazine boutiques, Issuu allows its users to publish their own editorial content online. Of course, nothing is perfect and the sites are still evolving. The important thing seems to be that they’re evolving fast and are pushed along by user-generated content, which is obviously the way things are taking off these days. The result seems to be a surge of really experimental and exciting design. I’ve yet to see some photography that blows me away on there (if you know of some, forward it along!). It is really the designers that I see to be jumping on this exciting bandwagon. Without the pressure of glossy pages and ad revenue, it seems people are experimenting more freely.

On this same thread, make sure you don’t miss Lonny Magazine, which was put together but the former crew at Domino Magazine.

Check out Issuu and Magcloud for the next big things. I am finding lots of inspiration here. Who knows! Perhaps you’ll see our very own Jacqueline Bovaird/Glasshouse Assignment/Stone Thrower online mag soon…who knows!

I’m definitely interested in this lately so check back soon for more on this.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! How was it? Did you miss us?? Are you fat and happy now?

Well… welcome back to work.

I enjoy words almost as much as I enjoy pictures. Sometimes it can be difficult for to combine the two and I believe doing so can either add another level of interest to your images or it can ruin them all together. As a rep, it is much easier to talk about other people’s work than my own… maybe that’s why this job works for me and makes me happy.

I’m really excited by a new website I stumbled upon today called The Photographic Dictionary. I’m interested in how they choose their definitions and inspired by how far from literal most of them are. Let me know what you think. I’ve included some of my favorite definitions below…

Ache

Ache  [eyk]

- verb (used without subject)

1. to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain: His whole body ached.

2. to feel great sympathy, pity, or the like: Her heart ached for the starving animals.

3. to feel eager, yearn, long: She ached to be the champion. He’s just aching to get even.

- noun

4. a continuous, dull pain (in contrast to a sharp, sudden, or sporadic pain).

Photo by Julia Feldman.

Herculean

Herculean  her•cu•le•an  [her-kyuh-lee-uhn, hur-kyoo-lee-uhn]

- adjective

1. requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform: Digging the tunnel was a herculean task.

2. having enormous strength, courage, or size.

3. (initial capital letter) of or pertaining to Hercules or his labors.

Photo by Stefano Marchionini.

Glasshouse Assignment is proud to officially announce Ryan Pfluger as the newest addition to our roster!

Some of you have been privy to the buzz about adding Ryan Pfluger to our family. Well the time has finally come where I can announce it! I am so excited about working with him! Check out his fashion and portrait portfolios here!

As most of you know, we are very deliberate in our expansion of the roster here at Glasshouse. We are concerned with not only the quality of a photographer’s work, but also their personality and level of professionalism. We like to think we represent wonderful photography with wonderful people behind it. Ryan Pfluger is no exception. Not only are his images undeniably stunning, but his commitment to his work and taste level are inspiring.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Ryan Pfluger, prepare to be wowed. Pfluger walks the line between portraiture, fashion, and fine art in a way that feels fluid and natural. He is the kind of person who puts you at ease and is genuinely interested in connecting with his subjects on a personal level, a process that is evident in his portraiture.

Need more? Contact me with questions, feedback, or portfolio requests.

Jacqueline Bovaird

212 – 462 – 4538  jacqueline@glasshouseassignment.com

Manjari Sharma is not only a good friend of mine, but she’s a pretty darn good photographer too. You may remember my ranting and raving about her water project a while back. I’ve been interested in her recent shower series, and asked her to answer a few questions about it below so I could share it with you! Check it out and see Manj’s site here.

How did you begin the project?

I started to center my own showers around this light that came in through my bathroom window. It turned my bathroom into this glorious sun room for an hour. I started to invite people to shoot them showering in my shower. They obliged. To break it down however, the project began with following intuition. I remember thinking to myself It feels good so it will be good. From the onset this project was driven by passion. Passion for the light in the space and passion for the isolation and exclusivity I got with my subjects in that space. To be honest, this project truly gives voice to “follow your heart and the forget the rest” At some point, of course, after I had shot about five people, I knew I was on to something.

How did you choose the subjects?

My biggest rule of thumb has been not photographing people who are very very extremely close to me. There has so to be some level of nervousness and intrigue to the whole drama as it unfolds. Sometimes when you know someone too well, shedding your layers is not a big deal. The people in my pictures are usually ranging from friends, to acquaintance, to people I’ve met only once. I respond to certain type of person. In my head all my showerers somehow reflect me. I can’t put my finger on what I respond to but I know it when I see it.

How are you hoping it is received?
I hope this is received as my style of shooting, my aesthetic sentiment and translates to hired assignment work that walks the line of portraiture, fine-art and fashion.



Are you a photographer? Do you own a camera and like to meet new people? Help Portrait is a cause that seems very worthy of your time and energy. Check it out here:

From the site:

The brainchild of celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart, Help-Portrait is a movement of photographers, coming together in every major city, to use their photography skills to give back to the community. On December 12th, photographers around the world will be grabbing their cameras, finding people in need, and taking their picture.When the prints are ready, the photographs get delivered. Yep. It really is that easy. And by the way, we don’t want to see your photos. This is about GIVING the pictures, not taking them. These portraits are not for your portfolio, website, or for sale. Money isn’t involved here. This holiday season, you have the chance to give a family something they may have never had before- a portrait together.Our mission? Our mission at Help-Portrait is simply to equip and mobilize you. We want to make sure you have all the information that you need to successful participate in Help-Portrait on 12.12.09. We want to help you find other people in your area that are wanting to be part of Help-Portrait or have already begun to plan the event. We want you to have the opportunity to give.

Check out their video here, which will give you a better idea of the project:

Kevin DeMaria, former Art Director at Gourmet Magazine recently posted photos from the final days of the magazine’s office. So sad… check them out here.

Not sure how to spend your Thursday night? We strongly recommend being at Randall Scott in Dumbo for the UNSEEN show.

Randall Scott Gallery

111 Front Street #204, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Curated by Ruben Natal-San Miguel, this show will feature work from some of our favorite photographers, including Ryan Pfluger and Cara Phillips. Come by and check it out!

Isn’t it great to be busy? If you’re a photographer, you know the fear of being bored and slow business. Luckily, all of our photographers have been really busy lately… take Evan Kafka for example. We’re not letting him sit still! Check out his image of Bloomberg in the new issue of New York Magazine, page 35!

For portfolio requests or questions about Evan’s work, contact his rep, Jacqueline Bovaird. See his full portfolio here and here.

…but right now you should be taking advantage of all the neat events happening. Check out my schedule below. Hope to see you there!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16

Art Works Project Art and Design for Human Rights

An evening of images and conversation presented by Art Works Projects and hosted by 3-Form. Help support exhibitions like DARFUR/DARFUR and Congo/Women, and learn about new initiatives.

Featuring:
Exhibition Photographers, including Ron Haviv and Marcus Bleasdale
Christian Delsol, Media Specialist, United Nations Population Fund
Leslie Thomas, Executive Director, Art Works Projects

3-Form Showroom
520 8th Avenue
20th Floor
$25 Suggested donation, Refreshments served
RSVP to: rsvp@3-form.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Resource Magazine Bar Hop

Resource Magazine is celebrating their second birthday with what looks to be an eventful night downtown. If you collect a token at each venue and enter to win the raffle at the end of the night. There’s drink specials at each location. Here’s the rundown:

7 – 8 pm @ Lolita, 266 Broome Street, on the NE corner of Allen

8 – 9 pm @ Libation, 137 Ludlow St.

9 – 10 pm @ Mason Dixon, 133 Essex St.

10 – 12 am @ The Darkroom, 165 Ludlow St.

2 am Late night snack @ T-Poutine, 168 Ludlow St. between E Houston and Stanton.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16

Tim Mantoani’s Behind Photographs

A project I’ve been eyeing for a while, Tim Mantoani’s Behind Photographs is finally going to be on view at the Farmani Gallery in Dumbo. In this project, he photographs legendary photographers with their most famous works. Definitely not to be missed.

Farmani Gallery

111 Front Street, Suite 212, Brooklyn NY

Opening Reception with the artist: 6-9 pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

IPA’s Best in Show 2009

Best in Show will contain an exhibition of 45 images, followed by a benefit auction later in the evening. Free with an RSVP to bestofshow@photoawards.com. Evening runs from 7-10 pm. See participating artists here.

Hosted by Splashlight Studios @ One Hudson Square, 75 Varick Street, Third Floor, New York, NY

RSVP to: bestofshow@photoawards.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

Artist Talk featuring Mustafah Abdulaziz, Sue Flood, Rachel Papo and Rania Matar.

Put on by En Foco and the Lucie Foundation , this free artist talk should be an interesting and mellow cap to an otherwise party-filled Lucie Week. The after-party if free for En Foco and Lucie members, and $10 for non-members. 5:30 – 7:00 pm

Hosted by Splashlight Studios @ One Hudson Square, 75 Varick Street, Third Floor, New York, NY
RSVP to: jointtalk@luciefoundation.org

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

Lucie Awards!!

The grand culmination of Lucie Week!

What are you doing tonight? Need a dose of photo-goodness? Come by the Young Photographers Alliance Benefit Auction tonight and check out some excellent work! If you do stop by, make sure to say hello to us!

2009 YPA Award Ceremony & Benefit Auction

The Young Photographers Alliance invites you to the first annual YPA Award Ceremony and Benefit Auction in New York City. Winners of the 2009 Young Photographers Alliance Awards will be introduced and a silent auction of student and professional work will be held. All profits from the event will help fund the various programs we run.

Tickets cost $85 (in advance or on the door), and include:

- Admission to the award ceremony and silent auction

- Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks

- Raffle ticket (details of prizes to be announced)

If you have contributed a print to the auction, you get in free! Also, bring a friend for free if you’ve purchased a ticket! For every ticket you buy, you can bring a friend or colleague for free (on your ticket).

When: Tuesday, October 13^th, 2009

Time: 7pm to 10pm

Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011

Awards will be presented at 8:00pm by masters of photography Mark Seliger, Mary Ellen Mark, and Fred Conrad, and industry leaders, Mark Randall from WorldStudio and Lauren Wendle, VP/Publisher PDN.

The Silent Auction includes original signed prints from YPA Scholarship recipients and esteemed photographers, including Jim Brandenburg, Jill Enfield, Henry Horenstein, Stephen Mallon, Arthur Meyerson, Martin Parr, Joyce Tenneson, Pete Turner, Diego Uchitel, and many others.

The event will be an informal, stand-up occasion, with live jazz playing. The auction will close at 9:00pm, allowing auction winners time to pick up and pay for their prints. The raffle will be held at around the same time.

First of all, I apologize for the infrequency of updates. Things have been very busy here (aren’t we lucky?) and I’ve let the posts slack a bit. So sorry! I promise to return to my old, blogging self once things slow down. With any luck, business won’t slow down at all and I’ll just find a way to squeeze three more hours in each day!

On the vein of this month’s Q&A, photographer Gabriela Herman turned me on to Stop Assisting, an organization dedicated to helping photographers make the treacherous leap from assisting to photographing full time. Check it out!

If you’re in the New York area and an ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) member, make sure you register for the portfolio review tonight! Our very own Jacqueline Bovaird will be reviewing commercial photography portfolios so stop by and say hello!

ASMP NY

Register Here.

Location:

GREAT post on A Photo Editor today… Check it out here. This is an idea I’ve been thinking about for a while but couldn’t seem to articulate.. Rob does so brilliantly.

“When people see an amazing photograph for the first time they usually ask, “is it real?” The answer should be yes.” – Rob Haggart. A Photo Editor

Check out Ryan Schude’s images of Margaret Cho on the cover and interior of Hyphen Magazine! Clearly, Ryan’s gang brings the level of humor and wit we’ve come to expect from them! Nice job Ryan! See more of Ryan’s work here and here.

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For portfolio requests or any questions about Ryan Schude, please contact his rep, Jacqueline Bovaird at Glasshouse Assignment.

212.462.4538  •  jacqueline@glasshouseassignment.com

Do companies need Social Directors? National Geographic recently hired Robert Michael Murray, the developer of emerging technology platforms for Georgetown University and the 2000 Democratic National Convention, will be in charge of promoting sourcing National Geographic content into the new and emerging social media platforms. (Source)

This only seems to be the next inevitable step. Being in the media business means you don’t make money unless people see your content…Well, if millions of people are simultaneously updating their Twitter and Facebook status, then get your content on those sites! It will be very interested to see how National Geo analyzes their market and how Murray integrates the content into these sites… undoubtedly setting the standard for other media formats. What do you think?