Trevor Dixon was featured in Communication Arts – check it out on the main page of their website!
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Trevor Dixon has collaborated with QVC on another gorgeous campaign for their Spring 2012 line. Shot in a beautiful daylight studio on two of the coldest days of January, these images make us feel anything but chilly! Fantastic art direction from Darcy Soper and gorgeous styling from Martha Bernabe.
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Trevor Dixon shot a gorgeous still life tableau for the April issue of Brides Magazine. Prop styling by Marcus Hay. Check out some of the images here:
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Trevor Dixon recently shot Curious & Co.’s gorgeous new stationery line – the Claremont Collection. Check out some of the favorite images below! The new line was featured by Martha Stewart Weddings – see more here.
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Trevor Dixon has been shooting BHLDN with gorgeous results!! Check out some of the beautiful shots of Rosie Tupper and other great models as well as the covetable looks from BHLDN’s new collection!
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Trevor Dixon and VF Imagewear have been teaming up for quite a while now. We are absolutely thrilled with the latest job – the Red Kap Automotive catalog. Trevor’s lighting and gorgeous aesthetic lent such a mood and intensity to this shoot – we couldn’t have asked for more! Check out some of the images from the catalog below:
Thanks to Leslie and Heather at VF for the fantastic art direction and Bryan, production manager, for making sure things run smoothly and making the whole shoot perfectly come together as always! Trevor and his team really did a great job on the 24 page catalog – big thanks to the talent, wardrobe stylist Lauren Kozakiewicz, wardrobe assistant Avery Osborne, hair/mu Dawn Episcopo, Trevor’s assistants Charlie W. and Ryan Lavine, Kitchen Sink Fabrications for the fantastic backgrounds and Issa Dixon for production and casting! All together the shoot was fantastic.
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Grab a copy of this month’s Philadelphia Magazine to see Trevor Dixon‘s epic bar series. We’ve included some of our favorites below.
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Trevor Dixon shot fashion and lifestyle images and motion for the QVC Fall campaign. The shots are fun, lighthearted and make us so excited for Fall! Working with a fantastic crew and team from QVC, Trevor wowed us with these gorgeous images and video. Take a look at some here:
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Glasshouse photographer Trevor Dixon recently teamed up with Brownstein Group to shoot the cover of the new 2012 IKEA catalog! The shoot came together beautifully with the help of wonderful set builders, stylists and great creative. Check out the catalog cover and other images here:
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July 2011 | NEW WORK
We thought you might like to take a break from those emails (or for the lucky ones, that beach chair) and see some of the work our photographers have shot this last month. We promise, it won’t take too long – then you can be back to the sand, backyards and roof decks to relax. From great summer dishes to coveted beach homes, we’ve got something for everyone.
Kang Kim has us tempted to sneak out of work and fire up the grill with these beautiful shots of various marinades. Kang shot four of the Lee Brothers recipes for the July issue of Bon Appetit. Inspired by global flavors, the marinated dishes are a perfect match for Kang’s unique aesthetic. Check out some more of Kang’s food work here.
Spencer Jones has taken an assignment from Georgia Pacific to shoot their new line of paper towel products and created unexpectedly beautiful, abstract works of art. With precise lighting and careful styling, the images take the product to a new level. We can’t wait to see more of this work.
Ryan Schude has recently returned from the latest Phoot Camp in Marfa, Texas. We’re in love with Ryan’s portrait of fellow photographer, Paul Octavious, taken at White Sands, New Mexico. Ryan also captured the beautiful Isabelle Albuquerque of Hecuba during filming for Keith Musil‘s video “Holograms”. Ryan brings his sense of wonder to each image.
Evan Kafka has once again created hysterical, emotive images of babies for a recent editorial client. The concept behind the shoot had to do with research showing that there may be a genetic predisposition to crime. Not only was there fabulous talent, but Evan was able to capture those fantastic expressions that keep us laughing. See more of his baby images here.
Trevor Dixon shot the beach home of interior designer and architect, Joanne Hudson, for the July issue of Philadelphia Magazine. His crisp and clean shots show the beauty of the house while also revealing the serenity that lies within the home. The ten page spread gave us a glimpse into the beautiful summer life of Hudson and had us daydreaming for a place of our own.
Adam Taylor‘s intimate series Flesh and Blood simultaneously shows us the wide-eyed amazement of childhood and the true beauty of the natural world. This is one of our favorite images from the series, a snippet of freedom, relaxation and marvel seen from a child’s point of view. Check out the rest of the series here.
Ryan Pfluger‘s shot of Bob Mould for New York Magazine gave us an intimate glimpse into the personality of an influential musician and author. Bob Mould, of Husker Du fame, sat with Pfluger in a portrait session in Washington, DC where he opened up and allowed for a great synergy between subject and photographer. Ryan also shot journalist Jose Antonio Vargas for a gripping New York Times Magazine essay where Vargas announces that he is an undocumented immigrant. The article is a fantastic read and a moving call for action.
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Country Living Magazine asked Trevor Dixon to capture the family behind Three Potato Four, the fantastic vintage and modern online boutique. Check out what ran below and see some of our favorite outtakes that didn’t make it to print:
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Two of our Glasshouse photographers, Trevor Dixon and Evan Kafka, have been featured in the 2011 Communication Arts Photo Annual. Communication Arts never ceases to curate a beautiful, forward-thinking collection of images for their annual and we are so proud to have two of our own included. See the two featured images below:
Evan Kafka - Michael Stipe/American Way Magazine
Trevor Dixon - Philadelphia Magazine
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Trevor Dixon has created a set of six gorgeous promo books that are in the process of being sent to creatives throughout the year. Martin Duffy of Johnston Duffy is to thank for the gorgeous design and layout of the books. Check out the awesome video Trevor created to showcase the first book, Apparel, which showcases his beautiful apparel, soft goods and catalog work.
Feel free to email or call me if you want a book for yourself!
Trevor Dixon just shot a cutting edge ad for Bicycling Magazine. Check out the final images from the shoot here:
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Here’s a peek at one set of images from Trevor Dixon’s recent BHLDN shoot. The gorgeous product is morphed into an irresistible scene by Trevor’s aesthetic. Stay tuned for more:
Art direction by Trevor Lunn and styling by Amy Chin.
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Trevor Dixon recently shot the How to Register Guide for the May issue of Brides Magazine. Here are some of the gorgeous final images from the great shoot – the guide features the best gifts and ideas for the bride and groom.
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As promised, here are some of the gorgeous images from Trevor Dixon’s recent Spring Campaign shoot for QVC! The shoot just hints at what we have to look forward to with Spring on it’s way – Trevor has a way of infusing his beautiful, laid back aesthetic into everything he shoots. Enjoy!
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Enough with this freezing Winter weather – it’s almost Spring! Trevor Dixon recently shot QVC’s latest 25th Anniversary Spring Campaign. It was a gorgeous, fun shoot with everything from cute gardening scenes to vintage tea parties. Stay tuned for images but in the mean time check out this awesome reel of end tags from QVC!
Happy 2011! It’s hard to believe that two months have passed since I started at Glasshouse – it’s been quite a busy beginning to the new year! I’m thoroughly enjoying being part of the Glasshouse family and I’m looking forward to the coming year. Let’s get right to it, here’s some of our photographers’ new work!
Ryan Schude’s awesome image of Annie Leung, professional Guitar Hero player, was taken for the Guinness World Records 2011 Gamer’s Edition.
Ryan Pfluger’s portraits are always intimate and telling. The image on the left is of indie musician, Glasser, and was recently featured in Spin Magazine.
Trevor Dixon was chosen to shoot Philadelphia Magazine‘s 2011 “Best Restaurants” Issue, and the two images you see here are a result of that shoot. Be sure to check out more of his gorgeous food images here.
Spencer Jones has been working on a personal project, using his background as a still-life photographer to capture the formal beauty and grace of Joffrey Ballet School dancer, Alexander Mays.
Evan Kafka recently photographed John Legend for American Way Magazine. Legend is quickly becoming a favorite subject for Glasshouse photographers.
In addition to all of this new work from our current photographers, it is our great pleasure to announce the addition of another outstanding talent to our roster. Adam Taylor splits his time between living in Australia and New York, and has a very creative way of telling stories through his images. There will be a full post soon to formally announce him and show his work, but I couldn’t contain my excitement! Adam’s work and personality will surely complement our talent and bring a new dimension to Glasshouse. Here is just one of the fantastic images he created for an Olympus campaign. Please check out his work on the Glasshouse site here.
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Last month we put a question out to producers about what photographers need to know about making their first steps into video/motion. Since last month’s assignment email was such a hit, we’re following it up with an extended version of John Noonan and David Crowther’s response, since they’re just that good. See their full insight below!
As always, I’ve also sprinkled in some new work from Glasshouse Assignment photographers to keep you updated. Thank you so much to John and David for contributing! Enjoy!
- Jacqueline Bovaird, Glasshouse Assignment
John Noonan, Producer, Gravy Productions
As a producer, having worked on commercials and still photography projects, it is easy to see why so many photographers have apprehensions shooting digital video. But, with a few simple guidelines, I feel those fears can be minimized.
Know the basic craft:
If you are going to declare “I shoot video”, then you better have done some of your homework to back that statement up. Never claim to be able to deliver something you know you can’t. Jobs are won and lost in that initial, and sometimes final, pre-bid call. We all have been asked to jump on a creative call minutes after being handed the storyboards. It has been my experience that it is better to re-group after a call then to engage in a conversation you are not prepared for. Most clients can respect that. You have always run your calls with confidence, why change now.
Remember when you first started shooting images on a serious level? If you had a question or didn’t understand the new camera system, you found that answer. If not, you couldn’t shoot. Same goes for shooting video. You need to know the basic concepts about resolution, frame rate, shutter speeds, and post production. This is a skill set you will pick up easily if you have been shooting digitally for the past few years.
You need to know, and so should your producer, which camera and lighting package will work the best for any given project. There are so many choices out there right now and everyone is gravitating towards the hottest technology. That technology might be, too heavy, too light, not good in low light scenes, too slow, etc. You as a photographer / director should be suggesting to your client which format to shoot and have the perfect reason for choosing it. A good way to show them is to have a sample of actual video you have shot on the different camera systems. It is a small investment that could pay off big.
As a producer I need to know, in a very general sense, what each equipment package will do to a budget. Does the camera need one, two, or three assistants? What impact will HMI compare to tungsten lighting have on a budget. I also need to know about union vs non-union talent and crew and how that could effect the agency and client.
Do you need a whole new crew?
Many photographers seem to think they need an entire new crew or even two seprate crews on set. That is true in some cases. But, you need to remember that your reliable 1st assistant or gaffer that has been lighting your sets for the past few years can still light for video projects. You just might need to add a few experienced members to the crew. Having as many familiar faces on set will help tremendously.
Same goes for your digital tech. Many have certified themselves with the mainstream workflows and have seen this emerging market opportunity just as you and your rep have. I have been working wit Pat Blewett at Ambient Digital for many years. He has built quit an amazing work flow and know what it takes to quickly and safely handle all the files that are generated on a split medium production.
So now you have a new camera and you have all of about 30 seconds reading the owners manual. As a photographer you are the operator. In some cases, you will have to give up that control and rely on a camera operator. A camera operator is like a pair jeans, they all don’t fit. Build a relationship with one that will take direction well. If they can’t capture your vision, then they are not for you. Also, choose one that knows their place in a meeting or on set. It is human nature to want to present yourself in the best of light, but some operator’s have trouble with crossing lines.
Post production will be a unique experience for most photographers. Building a relationship with an editor is a must and eases pressure when the up and coming art directors start spewing out “I want a flash effect”.
David Crowther, Post Supervisor and Editor, Trousers Inc.
One of the best things you can do when shooting digital video these days is to work backwards from your final product. Knowing what you (or the client) eventually need to end up with will help you with the decisions you’ll need to make before you begin shooting. Here are some basic things to think about.
Where your final product will be seen will dictate many of the variables. In addition, the desired “look” of the final product will also have an impact. Additionally, how the video will be worked with can influence your choices.
Ryan Schude, in collaboration with Lauren Randolph.
See the glorious big version here.
If your video is only going to be shown on the internet, shooting at a 4k resolution is overkill. Conversely, if the final cut will end up on a screen in a movie theater, standard NTSC video just won’t cut it. By knowing what your final product is going to be you can make an educated decision about not only the resolution you should shoot but also the specific camera that you should use. That said, thinking ahead and “future-proofing” your footage should also be taken into consideration. Just because the client will only be using the footage on the internet now doesn’t mean in six months they’re not going to decide to cut a television spot with the same material. Your best bet is to shoot the highest reasonable resolution that your budget will permit.
The frame rate you choose can be based on either a creative need or a technical requirement, or both. A 24 frames per second frame rate will give you a more “filmic” look while 30 frames per second will look more like video. Variations of those frame rates (60, 59.94, 29.97, 30, 24, 23.98) will most likely be dictated by any delivery requirements. Choosing the wrong frame rate can be extremely problematic and possibly a budget-busting issue as frame conversions can be costly. If in doubt, shoot at 24 fps as it is easier to convert 24 to 30 than vice versa.
Finally, knowing what system your editor uses can be helpful when making your shooting decisions. Some formats and frame rates are more difficult to work with on particular editing platforms or, worst case, can be completely incompatible. By working with an editor you know and trust, a production solution can be reached that will suit everyone: you, the client, the project. Just remember to start at the end.
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Keep a look out for next month’s Q&A! I am always looking for new voices and new ideas so if you have comments, questions, or if you’d like to participate, please feel free to email me!
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Jacqueline Bovaird, Assignment Representative
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As the summer winds down, it’s a great time to catch up on all that relaxation that you’ve been meaning to get to since May. For this month’s Q&A, we’ve decided to catch up with our photographers as well as help you kick back with some of their favorite sources. We’ve asked each one to send over a few recommendations and let us know what they’ve been interested in lately. We’re hoping to stray from the obvious here and give you a little something you may not have seen before.
We hope you enjoy and have a great finale to your summer!
-Jacqueline Bovaird, Glasshouse Assignment
Q: What have you been interested in lately?
A: I have been interested in all things food and design. About a year ago, we moved into a new house, so I’m always looking for new decorating ideas. I’ve also been shooting a lot more interiors lately; so keeping up with interior design has been part of my research.
Miha’s Recommendations:
Amadea Bailey, painter. I recently met Amadea Bailey and instantly fell in love with her work. Her paintings are full of rich colors and texture, the same qualities that draw me to photography. (see Miha’s photo of Amadea above)
LivingEtc. Magazine. I have been buying this magazine every month for a few years now. It offers stylish and modern tips on interior design and living and gorgeous photographs!
HGTV’s Design Star. Emily Henderson is a prop stylist who I’ve worked with and is one of the contestants. She styled my shoot for Tia’s Bakery about a year ago and I’ve loved her aesthetic every since. She has a great design inspiration blog where she posts highlights from the show as well as a refreshing take on design.
Donna Hay and Jamie Oliver magazines. The two have contrasting styles but they both offer an abundance visual reference. Jamie Oliver has a blog that I love to visit and Donna Hay has a general store in Sydney’s Woollahra specializing in home wares that I love and wish was here in the States.
(see Miha’s interiors and food portfolios here)
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Q: What have you been interested in lately?
A: I’ve been spending a lot of time (and money) looking at photography books on Photoeye.com. It’s great resource for collecting signed, limited edition and obscure photo books. I have ton and love having all this amazing work in my office. In our digital world, I find it increasingly satisfying to hold something unique and labored over. They also host a rare book auction and a gallery section.
Trevor’s Recommendations:
iPhone 4′s face time feature. I’ve been doing lots of traveling for work and this allows me to check in with my wife and son when I’m on the road. I can use the phone to show them my hotel, where we are working, etc.
Kin Subscription Series photo books. Number #2 just came out and features two of my favorites Todd Hido and Alec Soth. They only produced 800 of them and they are really cool.
Work of Art: The Next Great Artist. A really interesting “reality” show on Bravo where young artists compete for a big solo show. Reminds me of my harsh art school crits and the host China Chow is easy on the eyes.
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. Written in 1949, it is the one book every investor must read and I am slightly obsessed with the craziness of the market.
The Hold Steady’s new album Heaven is Whenever. Craig Finn’s lyrics are amazing and hilarious…always puts me in a good mood.
(see Trevor’s interiors and still life portfolios here)
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Q: What have you been interested in lately?
A: Motion / video and Design …. how to produce it, shoot it, and who’s doing it. Film and video have always been an interest of mine. I have a few personal projects that I’m working on now. I’m starting to see still life shooters take their 5D and shoot motion and, of course, it seems like the next phase of photography. I’m starting to get requests from clients to shoot both stills and motion for their web sites. As a photographer, the next wave for the future is to be able to do everything.
Spencer’s Recommendations:
Craig Cutler’s Forks. Craig Cutler, a still life photographer, is a good example of someone who has made the move into motion. Even though he has produced commercial jobs using motion I particularly like this personal projects.
Motionographer. A great source of inspiration.
Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference and Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. I’m currently reading The Tipping Point. In this book he finds examples of when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, and tips from being obscure to spreading to the main stream. I have a fascination with why things work out the way they do. Malcolm Gladwell’s perspective is one I find intriguing. In Outliers, Gladwell illustrates examples throughout history of events that occurred to lead groups of individuals in a direction that created a niche, which turned into main stream success.
Frog Design and their blog, Design Mind. As one of the leading design firms of global innovation, I’m interested in how their creative process is both art and science.
(See Spencer’s portfolios here and here)
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Q: What have you been interested in lately?
A: Unfortunately, my reading time has been vastly monopolized by playing scrabble on my phone, sad but true. So, here is more of an all-time list.
Ryan’s Recommendations:
My Uncle Oswald by Roald Dahl. Uncle Oswald is one of the greatest characters you will ever read about. My greatest ambition as a photographer before I die is to create a specific vision inspired from this book.
Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction by J.D. Salinger. Even if you’ve already read everything else he’s written and maybe this one too, it still deserves a second go round.
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. A bit of a chore, but worth it much more for the story itself than the philosophy surrounding it.
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers. The humor and honesty relayed in the title carries itself throughout the entire book. Inspiring on many levels including when you look at what he’s accomplished since this debut.
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck. Definitely a must. Quick and easy read, funny and heart warming with classic Americana visuals throughout.
(See Ryan Schude’s portfolios here and here, as well as his lomography portfolio)
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(photos from a recent Kids With Candy collaboration, see the full story here!)
A: The new baby at home is taking most of my time. Family is what I’ve been into lately.
Evan’s Recommendations:
The New York Times. I read the analog paper every morning. There is so much in there I want to read each day but many times I can barely get past the section fronts. It’s hard to read any other paper or news magazine, they just don’t compare. I especially like the business section. It’s fascinating.
Tech/Review sites. I am a gear head. I can’t help it, that’s what I’m interested in. I read dpreview.com, luminouslandscape.com, diglloyd.com, reidreviews.com, and macperformanceguide.com.
Jonathan Saunder’s blog, I Like to Tell Stories. I try to follow my friend Jonathan Saunder’s blog, I think he’s a great photographer and this way I can see what he’s up to now that he’s in TX.
Superfreakonomics: Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance by Steven Levitt. I read about one book every 2 years. The last one was Superfreakonomics, which was very interesting. There is no time for books.
WFMU. When I am in my studio working, I almost always stream WFMU. It’s a local station out of Jersey City but the signal is week so I listen online, wfmu.org. I have listened to it pretty regularly for about 15 years. I have a pretty eclectic taste in music and that’s what they play. I am also really into my friend Ian Svenonius’ latest band right now, Chain and the Gang. He is amazing. Watch a live version of Reparations on YouTube, so cool.
(See Evan Kafka’s portraits, animals, corporate, and baby portfolios here)
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To end things, here are a few of my own recommendations!
The Photographic Dictionary. A tumblr page where people submit photographs to illustrate words. It is always interesting to me
Cronopios y Famos by Julio Cortazar. I read this a while ago, but keep going back to this book for a short story or two.
After Photography by Fred Ritchin. Any time I’m feeling in a rut and need to kick start my brain, this definitely does the trick. (also check out the blog)
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler. When living in New York ends up being overwhelming, a glass of wine and few chapters of this is all I need to mellow out and refocus on what’s important. It’s not easy to balance this philosophy and my neurotic nature, but I’m working on it!
The Sartorialist. Run by writer/photographer/style icon Scott Schuman. What’s better than looking at beautiful people in their natural habitat? I’m totally hooked.
PS1′s Summer Warm Up Parties. With only a few left before we move into fall, make sure to check out this outdoor dance/art scene on Saturdays through September 4th.
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Have a great end of the summer and, as always, feel free to contact me with any questions/comments/portfolio requests!
Jacqueline Bovaird, Photo Agent
212-462-4538 jacqueline@glasshouseassignment.com
For this month’s dose of blog/email blast, we thought we’d momentarily step back from the Q&A and take a minute to focus on some of the new work from our photographers. I’ve also asked each contributing photographer to tell us a little about each of the shoots. Check out our newest work below and see what they had to say!
TREVOR DIXON
The shoot was for Philadelphia Magazine’s annual “Best of the Shore” issue, which came out in June. This was actually shot last year, so that we could have people at the Jersey Shore. Starting at the northern end at Asbury Park, we had five days to slowly work our way down the coast, ending up in Cape May. Usually, my work is very predetermined and calculated so it was refreshing to shoot this documentary style and we were able to take risks. We had some scheduled stops along the way, but over all it was really nice to shoot in such an unstructured way. (see Trevor’s portfolio here)
EVAN KAFKA
These images were taken for Smart Money at my studio, Some Studio. For the shot with the money in the man’s mouth, we worked with Joe Duer, represented by Click, to illustrate a story called “”Real Insider Buying: The more a portfolio manager invests in a fund, the better – for you.” John Jordan from Ford Models was nice enough to have a dollar sign stamped on his forehead for a cover try we did for a story about the cost of a midlife crisis, which is the current issue.
Both concepts were thought up by Sue Ng, Art Director at Smart Money, who also provided the props. Katrina Borgstrom was our makeup artist on both as well. While I was of course hoping the dollar sign shot would make the cover, I can’t complain because I am really happy with how both of the images came out. (See Evan’s portfolio here)
LEVI BROWN
This shoot was for a New York Magazine article about the staggering popularity of Uniqlo. The hardest thing about this shoot was figuring out how to organize the colors in an ascending, non-linear fashion. I really enjoy this type of project because it incorporates two of my favorite things: building and organizing. (See Levi’s portfolio here)
RYAN PFLUGER
I’ve recently been revisiting and rescanning past work from my ongoing project, Men I’ve Met, in preparation for my group show I’m having at the Dorsky Gallery this July. I have been photographing men in various states of undress for the past five years. Each photograph is a fragment of a relationship that may or may not exist. The intimacy between me and the subject blurs whether these are friends, lovers or strangers. It started with a photograph of myself. I’m not sure if these two will make the cut for the show in July, but they’re in the running. (See Ryan’s portfolio here)
SPENCER JONES
These were shot for Parenting, a client I shoot for regularly. The shot list for this type of shoot is usually pretty extensive, but their team and ours are very well organized, which helps to keep things stress-free. I usually plan to shoot models in the morning, usually babies and toddlers, and still life in the afternoon. For this spread, we were photographing model-making kits. Some kits had specific instructions, but the shot on the left was supposed to be more free form and creative for kids, with unlimited options. Since the client is based out of town, we had to take a risk and build something, hoping that it would mesh with their vision. Luckily, the shoot turned out great. You never know what skills will be called upon in this business, so each job is challenging and diverse. (See Spencer’s portfolio here)
RYAN SCHUDE
These were for an assignment on This is a Photo Blog called “My other passion.” The idea was just to make her hair look big and crazy. I had just put up this vintage, textured wallpaper and shopped for the dresses based on what would compliment it. Since we couldn’t decide which dress to use, we shot three different looks instead and mixed in different props. The final photos definitely came out better than I expected. Close up portraits like these are not what I normally do, but this project has inspired me to explore that type of photo more. (See Ryan’s portfolio here)
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For portfolio requests and questions about any of our Glasshouse Assignment photographers, contact our photo agent:
Jacqueline Bovaird
212 . 462 . 4538 • jacqueline@glasshouseassignment.com
First of all, I deeply apologize for the lack of posts. You see, the wonderful thing about having great, hardworking photographers is that they keep you very very busy! No excuses though… I vow to serve you better (as soon as I can catch my breath).
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For now, check out Trevor Dixon’s summery images in Philadelphia Magazine. I love them so much, in fact, that I made a separate portfolio from some of them. Check it out on our site here.
For more portfolio requests or more info on Trevor Dixon, feel free to contact us.
Jacqueline Bovaird | Photo Agent | Glasshouse Assignment
212 462 4538 | jacqueline@glasshouseassignment.com
I’m taking a break from the Q&A to accounce some very exciting things are happening here at Glasshouse Assignment. The biggest news is that two new photographers have joined our tight-knit family!! While I know some of you have been hearing the whispers, I couldn’t be more thrilled to officially announce that Levi Brown and Trevor Dixon are on board with us. We have also overhauled our site to make it more user-friendly and the portfolio sections more robust. Read on to learn more about Levi and Trevor and check out their images below.
While there are new images in every single photographer’s portfolio, we’ve added big sections to a few of them. You will see we’ve heeded the overwhelming demand to include more babies and animals from Evan Kafka. Ryan Pfluger’s celebrity images have been pulled apart into their own, gorgeous section as well. Also, we have a whole new look from Ryan Schude in his lomography, which shows a different side to his vision and compliments the work you’ve seen beautifully.
We hope you find the changes to the site just as exciting as we do. To Levi Brown and Trevor Dixon, welcome to our Glasshouse family! We are oh so happy to have you.
- Jacqueline Bovaird, Glasshouse Assignment
LEVI BROWN
Because of his witty charm and unique ability to illustrate any concept, Levi Brown has become the go-to photographer for conceptual still life. That being said, Levi can’t only be considered a photographer. Since he builds most of what is in his images, we see him as one part photographer and one part sculptor, with a dash of mad scientist thrown in. His work is just as much about the process and problem solving, as it is the final image.
Levi’s editorial clients run the gamut from Bon Appétit and Real Simple, to Women’s Health and Field and Stream. If you’ve heard his name, it’s because it’s everywhere these days. Levi was one of this year’s PDN 30 New and Emerging Photographers to Watch and PDN Photo Annual, and also has an image selected for American Photography 26. Check out his portfolio here, though we warn that you may never see gum the same way again.
See more from Levi on our site here.
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TREVOR DIXON
The reaction to his work is always the same, “I want that!” Whether you want to live in his interiors, cuddle up in sweaters for Anthropologie, or bask in the dreamy light of his newest beachy series…we all want what Trevor’s got.
Trevor Dixon has the very rare ability to shoot interiors, product, and lifestyle with a consistent style and taste level. A few months ago, he sent me a small book promo of his work. I didn’t even get through all its pages before I called his studio to see more. Trevor’s easy-going personality is just the kind we like to have around and his clients, some of which he has kept loyal for twenty years, sing his praises to anyone who will listen. We couldn’t be prouder to add him to our team.
See more from Trevor on our site here.
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Want to see more? Of course you do. Actually, we’re counting on it.
For portfolio requests and any questions about Glasshouse Assignment or our photographers, feel free to contact me any time.
Jacqueline Bovaird, Glasshouse Assignment
212 462 4538 jacqueline@glasshouseassignment.com
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