While I tend to tell photographers to rely less on technology and more on their own eye, who doesn’t love a good iphone app? Check out PDN’s Top 10 iPhone Apps for Photographers.
Category Archives: General Interest
Picture Black Friday
Ever notice how weird masses of people can be? Well, nothing is weirder than Black Friday shopping. I totally get the reasoning and we all know sales make us nuts, but the amount of nuts on Black Friday seems to go way beyond the norm. If you’re in the mood to document the phenomenon, checkContinue reading “Picture Black Friday”
Ryan Schude, Family Portraits
Have you seen these two new photos from Ryan Schude? I’m loving the retro feel to them, which is fitting in perfectly with Schude’s clever style. See the larger, more gorgeous version here. You like? See more of Ryan Schude’s work on his site and ours.
The Ultimate Photo Camping Trip!
I love camping. I love photographers. A camping trip with a bunch of photographers!?! YES. Apparently, there’s something different in the air in California. From my desk chair here in New York, it seems photographers in LA and San Fran simply like each other more. They also like to work with each other and getContinue reading “The Ultimate Photo Camping Trip!”
Finn O’Hara and a very large dog named Darcy
As an agent, I get oodles of promotional emails a day from photographers. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining! I love seeing new work from people. That being said, sometimes I have the time to look and click around, other days I’m so busy that I’m only checking the emails that are absolutely necessary.Continue reading “Finn O’Hara and a very large dog named Darcy”
Q&A: Portfolio Updates
How often should a photographer update their print portfolio? How about the website? Does putting new work on a blog count? With all the internet avenues to show off new work, it is hard to know how often to update your portfolios. How regularly should a photographer update their printed portfolio? When should they addContinue reading “Q&A: Portfolio Updates”
ANNOUNCING RYAN PFLUGER
It brings me great pleasure to be able to break some very special news to you! As most of you know, we’ve been very deliberate in the expansion of our roster here at Glasshouse Assignment. Not only am I concerned with a photographer’s work, but also their personality and professionalism. We take our time gettingContinue reading “ANNOUNCING RYAN PFLUGER”
Evan Kafka in Chicago Mag!
Check out Evan Kafka’s portrait of Andrew Lippa in the November 2009 issue of Chicago Magazine! Nice job Evan! For portfolio requests or questions about Evan’s work, contact his rep, Jacqueline Bovaird.See his full portfolio here and here. 212 – 462 – 4538 • jacqueline@glasshouseassignment.com
Irving Penn, 92
The photo world lost an icon today… “Irving Penn, one of the 20th century’s most prolific and influential photographers of fashion and the famous, whose signature blend of classical elegance and cool minimalism was recognizable to magazine readers and museumgoers worldwide, died Wednesday morning at his home in Manhattan. He was 92.” here. Full storyContinue reading “Irving Penn, 92”
NEW Q&A: Is it time to stop assisting?
While the becoming a photographer doesn’t have the clear career progression some professions do, there is an ideal order to things: assist your idols and eventually leave the nest when you’re ready. However, with magazines becoming scarce and the number of assignments to be had dwindling, breaking out on your own is more difficult thanContinue reading “NEW Q&A: Is it time to stop assisting?”
Magenta Foundation and Ryan Schude!
Ryan Schude announced as one of the Magenta Foundation’s Emerging photographers of the year! Ryan will be a part of Flash Forward 2009, a traveling show and publication. If you’re in the Toronto area in the near future, check out the show! Can’t make it? No problem! We’ll keep you posted as to where itContinue reading “Magenta Foundation and Ryan Schude!”
You can never have Too Much Chocolate
One of my favorite places in the virtual photo world, Too Much Chocolate, has put together a grant just for all of you who still use film (gasp!). One of the very few film grants out there, this is a huge opportunity for those of you in need of some funds to finish your projectContinue reading “You can never have Too Much Chocolate”
Young Photographers Alliance Benefit
EXTENDED DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 – DONATE YOUR PRINTS TO A GOOD CAUSE! (please) The Young Photographers Alliance (YPA) was established in early 2009 as an educational foundation focused on bringing disadvantaged students opportunities for advancement in photography. The primary goals of the foundation are to provide financial aid and educational support through scholarship awards,Continue reading “Young Photographers Alliance Benefit”
Derrick Gomez for Harvard Yard
Check out the new work from Derrick Gomez for the new clothing line, Harvard Yard. The Harvard name is certainly one of the most globally recognizable, in both positive and negative ways. The school licensing their name to a high end clothing line seems to be generating a similarly polarized buzz. Either way, these shotsContinue reading “Derrick Gomez for Harvard Yard”
Offensive Legos?
Just because you can take a photo of something, doesn’t mean you should… or that it’s a good photo. I recently ran across Mike Stimpson’s images on the Daily Beast. Stimpson uses lego toys to recreate some of the most iconic photographs of our time. Some are cute and humorous… others, usually the ones aboutContinue reading “Offensive Legos?”
New Q&A!
Q&A Series: Photographers Who Do Video With all the modern technology floating around (video on your phone? really?) photographers are forced to be at the forefront of it all in order to stay competitive. Does being on top of new trends mean photographers must now make the leap to video? Many certainly are. With stillContinue reading “New Q&A!”
A New Polaroid!? Impossible! Maybe not…
Check out the Impossible Project and read about how a group of people are trying their best to make the instant film of tomorrow!
Conscientious Portfolio Competition
One of my favorite blogs, Jorg Colberg’s Conscientious, is having a portfolio competition. Since Conscientious is so widely read and respected, this could mean some amazing exposure for the winner! Check it out here and submit!
Food Fight, Gourmet vs. Bon Appetit
Wall Street Journal analyzes the stability of two of Conde Nast’s popular food publications, Gourmet and Bon Appetit. Check out a very interesting comparison between the two publications here and see if you can read between the lines as to which one might outlast McKinsey’s overhaul. See here.
Oh Maggie…
If you haven’t been exposed to Ofer Wolberger or the Life With Maggie project, well then here’s your chance to be wowed by greatness. Life With Maggie introduces us to a character in a complicated and intimate way. As an archetype of a “tourist,” a “lover,” and a “friend,” Maggie is simultaneously a blank canvasContinue reading “Oh Maggie…”
Emerging photographers, get your act together!
Hey all you “emerging” photographers, I have a secret for you. Nothing will ever get easier and nothing will happen unless you make it. I know I know, it is SO cheesy and easier said than done, but also very true. The best part? Getting the ball rolling can lead to glorious things. Feeling likeContinue reading “Emerging photographers, get your act together!”
Bravo Publicis…
Clever advertising makes me happy… Happy Friday to you too. Details: Advertising Agency: Publicis Conseil, France Executive Creative Chairman: Olivier Altmann Copywriter: Olivier Dermaux Art Director: Matthieu Vinciguerra Account Team: Gaëlle Morvan, Manuella Perche Photographer: Reza Behnam Published: April 2009 Media: Outdoor and Press
Another event tonight…
If Young Curators, New Ideas II isn’t enough of a Thursday evening agenda for you, stop on by Slideluck Potshow at Canoe Studios, 601 W 26th St, Suite 1465, NY. Our wonderful friend Robert Wright will be in the show and he is in very good company. He joins…Myriam Abdelaziz, Kyohei Abe, Christopher Anderson/Magnum, RobContinue reading “Another event tonight…”
Tony Fouhse, Behind the Scenes of USER
In our most recent Q&A about the role of a photographer’s personal work, I invited photographer Tony Fouhse to chime in after I became an avid fan of his USER project. Check out some behind the scenes shots of his progress on the project here. Nice work Tony!
Young Curators, New Ideas II
If you still haven’t come to a decision about what to do with your Thursday evening, take a look at Young Curators, New Ideas II, which will be showing at PPOW in Chelsea. Amani Olu organized the show in conjunction with PPOW Gallery. The group exhibition will focus on new voices in contemporary art throughContinue reading “Young Curators, New Ideas II”
Glasshouse Images/Stone Thrower 