tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32622223927388948332024-03-05T21:42:22.129-05:00An Art Producer's PerspectivePhotography and Advertising obsessed. Here's my POV...Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-12637694760970121712009-06-21T11:41:00.003-04:002009-06-21T11:53:35.851-04:00John Huet and Michael Phelps<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmOe8gZM1LDSRWNhyaQbekfMFwbu1UTvqqgNC8j_rooxhUgiPqfWrGGhDmFTNM9ZS6jbvuAiA_SBPDQPwoaEPCCQMUmCZmwbkJ_pLTsm7JoID19BZ-MpavGJJlcZCD793aBZziNA_GJMq/s1600-h/Picture+2.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmOe8gZM1LDSRWNhyaQbekfMFwbu1UTvqqgNC8j_rooxhUgiPqfWrGGhDmFTNM9ZS6jbvuAiA_SBPDQPwoaEPCCQMUmCZmwbkJ_pLTsm7JoID19BZ-MpavGJJlcZCD793aBZziNA_GJMq/s400/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349807151269025458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">©John Huet<br /></span></div><br />John Huet's study of Olympian Michael Phelps is incredibly gorgeous. From action/motion shots to detailed portraits John exhibits his artistry at being a top sports photographer. The thing that intrigues me the most is the underwater shots that while displaying sports motion are truly more a fine art approach.<br /><br />Check out the entire gallery <a href="http://www.cadenbach.com/#/?section=gallery&artist=2&set=12&photo=0">here</a> at cadenbach.com.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.johnhuet.com/">Johnhuet.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.cadenbach.com/">cadenbach.com</a>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-6968631686960219202009-06-21T11:33:00.002-04:002009-06-21T11:40:46.921-04:00And That's How Time Flies...8 full weeks seem to have flown by incredibly fast and each day I kept saying.."Must update blog" and every day kept racing away from me without that time to get a topic and share it. I'm sure I've lost some people in the process but I do vow to update at least once a week.<br /><br />I received an email a little while back asking about illustrator books that I thought I'd share here.<br /><br />Question:<br />What do other people's illustration books look like? I'm talking literally, not so much content-- like are they normally contained in that standard black portfolio? 8 x 10? Or are they a printed book that you can make on line from places like Blurb.com? Literally how many images do they usually include?<br /><br />I always listen to those great podcasts on Adbase and they speak of such things sometimes, like I just heard mention that in photography plastic sleeves are passe. Just wondering what the current expectations are for illustration.<br /><br /><br />My Opinion:<br />I feel like an artist's portfolio is an extension of themselves and gives the viewer some insight to the artist. Most of the portfolios I see are leather bound with the artist's name embossed on the front. But some of my favorites tend to have quirky elements, like a textured cover or a fabric-like cover with your name The one thing I can definitely recommend is keeping the portfolio closer to book or coffee book size. 8x10 is perfect. I've come across portfolios that are so obscenely large in size it makes it hard to flip through at my desk. <br /><br />I do recommend quality prints and I'd say about 15 - 20 is a good number of images to put in the book. Too few and people feel like you don't have enough work to put in the book and are hesitant to hire, too many and people are overwhelmed. I'd say put together a good mix/range of work that truly represents your breadth of work from personal, editorial and commercial.<br /><br />I think advice you hear the <a href="http://www.adbase.com/">AdBase</a> podcasts about photography books is absolutely applicable for illustrators as well. I have not seen any portfolios made on blurb as of yet. Definitely if you're putting out a printed book that's meant to be story-telling or a take away book/coffee table book I think <a href="http://www.blurb.com/">blurb</a> is a great idea. For trying to go after jobs I'm not exactly sure if I'd recommend putting forward a printed book BUT I think it's innovative and it really depends on the design of the book and how you put it together.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-58722577290439563962009-04-18T08:38:00.003-04:002009-04-18T08:53:12.341-04:00Update about 'Must Read' postLast week I had <a href="http://artproducer.blogspot.com/2009/04/must-read.html">posted</a> some information about a must read.. a designer who was reportedly having his artwork and intellectual property stolen. Of course this wasn't the whole story as we saw a few articles from both sides.<br /><br />Well in addition to all that hoopla that overtook twitter and blogs everywhere it seems as though the designer, Jon Engle, has taken down his website (which is why the link no longer works). <br /><br />Here is a post from LogoFactory from this past week (<a href="http://www.thelogofactory.com/logo_blog/index.php/anti-spec-work-parable/">here</a>)<br /><br />So now that Jon's profile, blog, twitter account and logo design work has been pulled from several sites (in addition to the fundraiser for his legal fees canceled), it begs to ask the question if he's the one being ripped off and having his intellectual property exploited why is he fading into obscurity and backing off?<br /><br />A severe reminder to all artists to keep meticulous records of your work, metadata attached to the work and to protect your intellectual property.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-18077925623652976502009-04-17T15:52:00.002-04:002009-04-17T15:59:21.533-04:00NewsPostings will become sporadic the next few months. This art producer will be starting a new job and will need to throw myself wholeheartedly into this new endeavor.<br /><br />I will continue to keep the blog going and update as often as possible.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-8380171202057601092009-04-17T15:41:00.003-04:002009-04-17T15:51:27.844-04:00Agency ScoopA new LinkedIn type of networking website but for the ad industry.<br />Take a gander or join at <a href="http://www.agencyscoop.com/home.php">Agencyscoop.com</a>.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-61361192678400934192009-04-13T20:32:00.004-04:002009-04-13T20:41:36.880-04:00MITX EventMassachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange (MITX), The Digital Combine: The Next Generation Employer and Talent Showcase<br /><br /><br />A half day program to help both entry-level and seasoned marketing professionals think differently about the job market in general and the digital marketplace in particular. <br /><br />Chris Colbert will be leading a session entitled "Managing and Marketing Your Personal Brand," which will provide attendees with a different way to think about how they package and promote themselves to create employment opportunities. <br /><br />If you are interested or know of marketers and communications folk that are out of work or seeking a way to get into the industry please direct them to the following: <a href="http://www.mitx.org/events/1825.cfm">http://www.mitx.org/events/1825.cfm</a><br /><br />The event is free. Attendance is limited to 500 people and is expecting to sell out, so please encourage friends and peers to sign up as soon as possible.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-71553598181764353502009-04-12T22:15:00.004-04:002009-04-12T22:19:34.358-04:00Boston Ad ClubAn update since I last <a href="http://artproducer.blogspot.com/2009/03/ad-club-seriously.html">posted</a> about this event being hosted by Boston's AdClub (Agency Reunion):<br />From the Boston AdClub:<br />"Dear Friends,<br />With networking being more important than ever, we're excited about putting on the first ever Ad Club Agency Reunion. It promises to be the biggest networking event of the year.<br /><br />A lot of our friends and partners have already told us they're coming. But we've also heard that some of you would like to attend but can't really afford the $200 ticket because the economy's kicked us all in the butt a little.<br /><br />So we're offering a special Stimulus Package price of $140.<br /><br />There's no difference between this ticket price and the full price. You still get a night of networking complete with an open bar and buffet dinner.<br /><br />However, if advertising continues to be good to you and you would like to support The Ad Club, we will graciously accept the full $200 ticket price.<br /><br />See you at The Garden!"<br /><br />See more info here: <a href="http://www.adclub.org/REUNION">www.adclub.org/REUNION</a>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-59532314847075530722009-04-10T19:00:00.010-04:002009-04-10T19:49:18.572-04:00Matt Hoyle's Barnumville<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUOjJGQX9CK5trqb-mNQ-2JbGL08LJGouFodD4uECFBg9vwoJepdjM6aThfvgk1SxUKG9h5mORGfbZkerj_anAqBB1QMkSMR7O_FzIzGWCwB29whVHjRtj5ey9zCpmxiYPRn1L6zY14Oz/s1600-h/Unknown.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUOjJGQX9CK5trqb-mNQ-2JbGL08LJGouFodD4uECFBg9vwoJepdjM6aThfvgk1SxUKG9h5mORGfbZkerj_anAqBB1QMkSMR7O_FzIzGWCwB29whVHjRtj5ey9zCpmxiYPRn1L6zY14Oz/s400/Unknown.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323203928129321650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikBPcVwYbQ-5Nh3EJRMlmYWE97X0PIHgksX5E2gdqFYrZURGxMwAF9OurZYDXQcMF6uiAMbirG8Ci7kHjNh48RRNNCcjOZ-Totk9u7g904XB6xsbyapbY0bgBC0oCu7WQLl7vx7hnD09Os/s1600-h/download.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikBPcVwYbQ-5Nh3EJRMlmYWE97X0PIHgksX5E2gdqFYrZURGxMwAF9OurZYDXQcMF6uiAMbirG8Ci7kHjNh48RRNNCcjOZ-Totk9u7g904XB6xsbyapbY0bgBC0oCu7WQLl7vx7hnD09Os/s400/download.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323204904791267682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />They are a series of black and white portraits of sideshow performers called "Barnumville". Over 3 weeks, Matt photographed nearly 30 portraits of physically amazing people including performers from the two remaining "freakshows" (as they call themselves).<br /><br />"It's about a fictitious town in 1940's Florida inhabited by sideshow performers of all shapes and sizes. It's inspired by the real life town of Gibsonton Florida which used to be an active vacation town for wintering circus folk. I was lucky enough to shoot many known sideshow performers and physically intriguing characters who are in the last remaining sideshows in America, Coney Island Sideshow and 999 Eyes Freakshow from Austin Texas."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDiiX0ij4HoPtkmtzMGASO07lurPGGlAgTUONJRkdAlpbqhzvVHpCI4FR9ESE-0Y_4WClQcV4kuFBlLnQB6jNhpOyrwQOF6sIkqhtgdnvFn1yvONOFrjbjA57R_WWv9IN0tQLjtJqbYsc/s1600-h/download.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDiiX0ij4HoPtkmtzMGASO07lurPGGlAgTUONJRkdAlpbqhzvVHpCI4FR9ESE-0Y_4WClQcV4kuFBlLnQB6jNhpOyrwQOF6sIkqhtgdnvFn1yvONOFrjbjA57R_WWv9IN0tQLjtJqbYsc/s400/download.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323204672826887090" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The portraits are beautiful with a cinematic quality and the raw personality of the people he photographed coming right through. The images are intense but so beautiful in the stark black and white he's presented to the viewers. Instead of seeing the bold bright colors of the circus we see in ads and on TV today, it's like Matt has transported us back to the 30's when the circus was a traveling show of animals, trainers, working men and best of all the side show freaks.<br /><br />The images include a Lobster Clawed Man, a Giant, Sword Swallowers, Little People, Fire Breathers, Clowns, a Serpent Lady, a Tattooed Lady and more...<br /><br />Check out more of the work here:<br /><a href="http://www.jkand.com/public/matt-hoyle/barnumville">www.jkand.com/public/matt-hoyle/barnumville</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.matthoyle.com/">www.matthoyle.com</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XXdaicn3qy5HC-ykmjToY811hJ1Go_3F9IjYRZL85UoVRxGH6q0p1DBA5DAdIsVT6pzEvJLpLBQLvq587Qwf5OAOK8Bm8JFixo3-W-JUg91aJR82MEFUDwfzKkDgxpKjwj9SccocCoiw/s1600-h/Picture+2.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XXdaicn3qy5HC-ykmjToY811hJ1Go_3F9IjYRZL85UoVRxGH6q0p1DBA5DAdIsVT6pzEvJLpLBQLvq587Qwf5OAOK8Bm8JFixo3-W-JUg91aJR82MEFUDwfzKkDgxpKjwj9SccocCoiw/s400/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323206357482512018" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">all images ©Matt Hoyle</span><br /></div>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-74620774527748919142009-04-08T19:31:00.003-04:002009-04-09T11:37:49.198-04:00New England Portfolio ReviewOn Friday May 8th through Saturday May 9th, the Photographic Resource Center and the Griffin Museum will be hosting a New England portfolio review at Northeastern University. You can find more information here: <br /><a href=" http://www.portfolioreview2009.com">portfolioreview2009.com</a>.<br /><br />Here is a full description from the PRC:<br />This year the PRC and the Griffin Museum of Photography have teamed up to co-sponsor the New England Portfolio Review Event 2009. Photographers of all genres and skill levels will have a rare opportunity to have their work assessed by leading curators, gallery owners, editors, and educators during this two-day event hosted on the campus of Northeastern University.<br /><br />Photographers can sign up for a single review, a package of three reviews, or a package of six reviews. Photographers can sign up for reviews on Friday, May 8th, Saturday May 9th, or both days. There will be a morning session on Friday, and morning and afternoon sessions on Saturday. Each portfolio review will last 20 minutes with a 10 minute break between reviews.<br /><br />Registration is open at 9am on Monday, April 13th and will occur online only. Processing is done on a first come, first serve basis. The cost of the portfolio reviews will range from $45 for one review to $250 for 6 reviews for members of each of the organizations.<br /><br />Please note: There are no guarantees that photographers will be assigned the reviewers that they requested. Once the portfolio review sessions are full, photographers have the option of being placed on the wait list.<br /><br />Here is a list of participating reviewers:<br /><a href="http://www.portfolioreview2009.com/reviewers.html">http://www.portfolioreview2009.com/reviewers.html</a>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-71265892053327004712009-04-08T13:23:00.002-04:002009-04-08T13:28:47.468-04:00Dealing with CrisesThis is a great post and can relate to anyone across the board. I think it's especially useful in dealing with clients and being on a production/job. It's sound advice.<br />Read the article <a href="http://danieltenner.com/posts/0007-dealing-with-impossible-crises.html">here</a>.<br /><br />Gist:<br /><ul><li>Calm down, smile and remain polite to maintain any chance of success</li></ul><ul><li>Become a human being rather than a faceless number</li></ul><ul><li>Be persistent to grind away the brick wall</li></ul><ul><li>Be prepared to lose to expand your freedom of thought and action</li></ul><ul><li>Be clear about your objective so you can be flexible about how to achieve it</li></ul><ul><li>Find who can, since often the first person you speak to cannot help</li></ul><ul><li>Take an active part in making things happen more efficiently</li></ul><ul><li>Make the other person feel good about helping you so that they are more likely to help you</li></ul><ul><li>Don’t relax this stance until it’s over, it’s easy to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.</li></ul><br /><br />Thanks to my husband for finding this one.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-34071799921375584622009-04-07T10:25:00.003-04:002009-04-07T10:30:47.048-04:00Heather Morton art buyer<a href="http://www.heathermorton.ca">Heather Morton</a> is back to blogging and regular postings. After a 5 month hiatus she comes back with contributors <a href="http://www.mylesmccutcheon.com/">Myles McCutcheon</a> and <a href="http://www.lizikiriko.com/">Liz Ikiriko</a>, both photo editors and photographers.<br /><br />It's fantastic to have Heather back and sharing her opinion. check out her blog (if you haven't already) at <a href="http://www.heathermorton.ca/blog/">heathermorton.ca/blog/</a>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-7197063128240085152009-04-07T09:52:00.003-04:002009-04-07T17:42:17.839-04:00Artists with BlogsI find that artists blogs keep coming up in conversation, particularly artists asking if it's even a useful tool.<br /><br />It should be completely up to you whether to maintain blogs and social networking. If you feel it's beneficial to your business or if it's a way to share personal opinions, images, etc. then go for it. <br /> <br />Personally I love artists' blogs. It's a nice insight into other work as well as the personality of that artist. It's sort of like peeling back another layer. The portfolios are useful to find appropriate talent for projects but the blogs for me are useful to find out a little more about the talent. <br /><br />My only suggestion is that if you maintain a blog try to update it. It doesn't have to be everyday or even every week if you don't have anything or are busy but try to keep it as up to date as possible. Especially with imagery or a behind the scenes look at a recent project. I've also found a few photographers and illustrators who use their blog to show some new work or a new style they are experimenting with. The blog is a great way to showcase more work and outtakes of some shots that are in your portfolio. <br /><br />Just remember to keep it honest but also a little professional (I don't want to read about a rant on a client). Express your opinions but remember who your potential audience is and the fact that they could potentially hire you. It's also a good format to not only promote personal work but share information that helps the creative community (award announcements, networking events, lectures, student shows, etc.)<br /><br />Here are a few artist blogs I enjoy reading that are really good examples:<br /><br />Finn O'Hara: <a href="http://www.finnohara.com/blog/">finnohara.com/blog/</a><br />Andrew Hetherington: <a href="http://www.whatsthejackanory.com/">whatsthejackanory.com/</a><br />Timothy Archibald: <a href="http://timothyarchibald.blogspot.com/">timothyarchibald.blogspot.com/</a><br />Susana Raab: <a href="http://susanaraab.wordpress.com/">susanaraab.wordpress.com/</a><br />Thomas Broening: <a href="http://thomasbroening.blogspot.com/">thomasbroening.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />also check out this Q&A on <a href="http://stone-thrower.com/2009/03/23/qa-photographers-and-blogging/">Photo-Blogging</a> on the Glasshouse blog, <a href="http://stone-thrower.com/">Stone-Thrower</a>.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-39909107463060539052009-04-06T13:00:00.006-04:002009-04-07T17:52:26.981-04:00Must ReadGranted this person is a designer and this information posted on his blog is logo related but it relates to the entire creative community.<br /><br />This post is a must read for all artists and their intellectual property - <a href="http://www.jonengle.com/2009/04/accused/">jonengle.com/2009/04/accused/</a>.<br /><br />This also makes a great argument for tagging everything with meta data and tracking your work.<br /><br />**<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">UPDATE</span>: Thanks to Jason Campbell who sent this link to some info about the other side of the story, read it <a href="http://www.thelogofactory.com.nyud.net/logo_blog/index.php/stock-logos-copyright-twitter/">here</a>.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-2378734772803055562009-04-01T09:21:00.001-04:002009-04-03T11:14:03.249-04:00Adam Hester Portfolio Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZeEmgy1pQeWpDCi8vsMMpCKhNLirBpCPubPJKswvsSQLD5veejy1p9SwbBmk0BIM0lNYoRNAslHhUXh9EXS5pQEm5GxKQnBofvQfuyqjhaxX_W9Boua4IfloTjXTYPWsSmKg_kDOyKYv/s1600-h/Picture+4.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmZeEmgy1pQeWpDCi8vsMMpCKhNLirBpCPubPJKswvsSQLD5veejy1p9SwbBmk0BIM0lNYoRNAslHhUXh9EXS5pQEm5GxKQnBofvQfuyqjhaxX_W9Boua4IfloTjXTYPWsSmKg_kDOyKYv/s400/Picture+4.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320482550152906818" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfk_RlHL1Q8NcXWfjFBEMZsp1PZ5btJT46QccyWv7q8MxYQ8pFzsr2jNEQHzqN3IQd-IdAJc_-sUAgvcVM20TSpdSfBldUNKFStMnypr_4FgcjQyX3KxLB_uPklp35wC7PmEX09KBO6WR_/s1600-h/Picture+3.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfk_RlHL1Q8NcXWfjFBEMZsp1PZ5btJT46QccyWv7q8MxYQ8pFzsr2jNEQHzqN3IQd-IdAJc_-sUAgvcVM20TSpdSfBldUNKFStMnypr_4FgcjQyX3KxLB_uPklp35wC7PmEX09KBO6WR_/s400/Picture+3.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320482538167585922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">all photos ©Adam Hester, used with permission</span><br /><br /></div>I've had the opportunity to speak with several photographers over the phone regarding my offer in the beginning of March for portfolio reviews. My idea was this: provide completely honest feedback to the photographer's portfolio as well as answer questions they had and tailor the answers specifically to their work and aspirations.<br /><br />Earlier this week I chatted with Adam Hester, who has okayed snippets of our conversation to be published here with a few pieces of his work. Adam's been assisting for a few years and is now shooting for himself and working on getting his own clients. His questions were:<br />Get some feedback on his website. How to approach art buyers? How could he come off as more prepared or assure potential art buyers/creatives of his attention to production value?<br /><br />**Note: All of the feedback provided below is just my opinion and is specific to Adam and his work.<br /><br />Feedback:<br />The set up of his portfolio starts with the sub head "Playful Surroundings", a personal project Adam's been working on and testing. When I search through websites looking for potential photographers for a project, I normally go to either the first subhead or the most obvious relevance to my project. Meaning - you have 5 subheads and I'm looking for portraits, I'm going to go to your portraits portfolio first look through it quickly to see if it jives with the needs of the project and then move onto the next photographer.<br /><br />My suggestions were to use some different props or none at all. the images are great even without the subject holding anything. For instance a few of the images I didn't necessarily understand as far as the conceptual approach but the subject, the expression and the framing of the image was beautiful. Some of the strongest work that I reacted to in the portfolio were the snapshots in the "Instant Love" section. I know these are some personal projects hence the names associated with them but I suggested splitting some of these up to really show focus on the in the portfolio so the can attract work.<br /><br />Approach art buyers with confidence in your work. I always suggest face to face meetings, it speaks so much more to the personality and associating the work with the photographer. Especially go after the clients that he wants to add to his roster. have an aspirational list of clients that he can see his work being associated with and start knocking on their doors.<br /><br />As far as being prepared and working on projects that require more production, don't bite off more than you can chew, surround yourself with a very capable support team of producer, stylists, crew, and be honest.<br /><br />You can view Adam Hester's work at <a href="http://adamhester.com/">adamhester.com</a>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-6580852580152937172009-03-31T11:04:00.003-04:002009-03-31T17:15:06.664-04:00Ad Club... seriously?I love this idea... I love the visual that came in my email... I did not love the price of the tickets. Tickets are listed as $200... each.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.adclub.org/">AdClub of Boston</a> has a brilliant idea to bring agencies and former/current employees together for a big networking event. But, AdClub, come on. The ad industry has been hit hard and for those people still employed at said ad agencies they probably won't even go, it's the people who have been laid off that want to network.<br /><br />I hope it has open bar....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo_vRbhrHuIdBqzgOipoBrqJ7TJEpuPrryUiVjmNSD2K2eqp2enllNiK1iMphyI8LOrhBN4PwsO6hRsBtrePBRCOIPtFQasxP3F0Ykvg-dNte1mkSyLepfH_PX7GNbLAtwOnVePaANL6J/s1600-h/Picture+2.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo_vRbhrHuIdBqzgOipoBrqJ7TJEpuPrryUiVjmNSD2K2eqp2enllNiK1iMphyI8LOrhBN4PwsO6hRsBtrePBRCOIPtFQasxP3F0Ykvg-dNte1mkSyLepfH_PX7GNbLAtwOnVePaANL6J/s400/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319463067185134962" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;">©2009 Boston Ad Club, Sprague/Nelson, Getty Images</span><br /></div>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-11755474305099071072009-03-30T10:50:00.002-04:002009-03-30T11:03:40.468-04:00Blender Closing The DoorsUnfortunately another magazine is biting the dust. Blender Magazine officially closed up last week with it's last publication. The magazine's parent company will continue to run Maxim.<br />Blender will be operating solely on the internet and keeping the brand name alive.<br />see the AdAge article <a href="http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=135539">here</a>.<br /><br />So I'm wondering with all the magazines and newspapers folding, are we witnessing the beginning of the death of print?<br /><br />I personally say no but I'm curious to hear other thoughts.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-80813248731535483992009-03-26T13:51:00.003-04:002009-03-26T13:54:36.895-04:00Advance ChecksCheck out this discussion on the liveBooks photo blog about the whole <a href="http://blog.livebooks.com/2009/03/no-more-advance-checks-says-omnicom/">advance checks situation and Omnicom</a>.<br /><br />Specifically read the comments left by all the reps, photographers and even a few art buyers.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-38461064730046313972009-03-26T09:38:00.003-04:002009-03-26T09:46:59.906-04:00Moving Beyond Economic FearAn interesting article (<a href="http://boston.bizjournals.com/extraedge/consultants/in_the_workplace/2009/03/16/column22.html">here</a>) in The Boston Business Journal very much worth reading because it can be looked at from both a personal perspective as well as an institutional one.<br /><br />Avoid the "fear" and build a sense of strength and confidence in your business.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-34551799172023828922009-03-25T08:17:00.004-04:002009-03-25T15:58:08.983-04:00What Art Buyers Might Look ForIn many of the portfolio reviews and calls I've been having with photographers one of the big questions being asked is <span style="font-style:italic;">What does an art buyer look for?</span><br /><br />There is no exact science to what each of us is looking for. It greatly depends on the client and the project and trying to match the best talent with the client's brand and messaging.<br /><br />To be completely and utterly honest you have to have great imagery. With all the competition out there, if your work is considered run of the mill or does not stand out from the pack (so to say) it won't get called in. I know this may sound harsh but it's the reality just like if an ad agency goes after a client and their brand book does not have stand out items or campaigns, the client passes on to the next "competitor".<br /><br />I'm always interested in seeing something visually arresting... whether it's a lighting technique, an angle, the talent chosen, off the cuff set ups, etc. If what you're presenting is flat or looks (pardon the expression) "too pedestrian", there's a good chance you're work may get passed over.<br /><br />To be blunt, presenting a local corporate portrait or a portrait from an annual report is not going to get you the next ad campaign for Dolce & Gabbana. Art Buyers are super picky when it comes to imagery, especially the imagery we're recommending to art directors, creative directors, and clients.<br /><br />Challenge yourself and experiment with personal projects. Get to know art buyers and some of the clients they work on, if you start to develop a rapport with that person, they may be more likely to give you a chance (whether it's a pro-bono or smaller project) to get in the door. Most of all continue to develop your work.<br /><br />additional note:<br />I also wanted to add this little bit that I thought of this afternoon. Make it real and make it your own (your images should speak to who you are as an artist). And by real I don't mean lifestyle or "slice of life" situations, I mean real as in the feel of the image. <br />Just like with some bad reality TV shows, the audience can tell when someone is fake or coming across too contrived. If your imagery is too propped or too staged it doesn't feel real and can drive people away. Art buyers will go to the stock sites if they want that feel. No offense but the typical image of the growl face with hands in the hair has been done so much that it turns me away from a portfolio.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-61326716204942453702009-03-24T09:35:00.004-04:002009-03-24T09:55:48.228-04:00Ad Data In MagazinesSaw this in the New York Times and thought it'd be worth sharing - see it <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/30/business/20090201_metrics.html?ref=media">here</a>. An interesting comparison of magazine ad pages from 2005 and 2008. Some have significant cut backs while others have significant increases. Click on the magazine to see how many advertising pages and the percentage. Most of the magazines featured are mainstream titles.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrh5B9Q2qIXrzWLpZG41GOLE9L4bQV8LA5qwOlMDo1Tu6woXy6kYWy36svoT9w2wvlxwbXHW3cFnjBrS-4vDRVhGOTvBT4ihpzMYXDGYfzjogYKvG_d9Oy-ldvlm5UOQKKJ9DVyzBuVBdq/s1600-h/Picture+2.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrh5B9Q2qIXrzWLpZG41GOLE9L4bQV8LA5qwOlMDo1Tu6woXy6kYWy36svoT9w2wvlxwbXHW3cFnjBrS-4vDRVhGOTvBT4ihpzMYXDGYfzjogYKvG_d9Oy-ldvlm5UOQKKJ9DVyzBuVBdq/s400/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316751948977953042" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">©2009 New York Times</span><br /></div>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-20092821849560637162009-03-23T11:36:00.002-04:002009-03-23T11:56:12.024-04:00Creative DatabaseKrop.com is a site I've visited to peruse through job postings before. I haven't been to the site in awhile or either hadn't been paying attention to hard. Essentially Krop is a job board for creative professionals however in 2008 they also lauched a creative database to build resumes and portfolios.<br /><br />It's free (for the basic account) and no advertisements show up. I'm in the process of putting mine together on there but have also found some photographers (Michael Muller with Stockland Martel) and other artists through here.<br /><br />check it out at <a href="http://www.krop.com/creativedatabase/">krop.com/creativedatabase</a><br /><br />Thanks to Frank Rapp for sending.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-56521258056893031902009-03-08T14:59:00.002-04:002009-03-08T15:07:12.204-04:00On VacationApologies for the posting delay but I'm taking a little break for some island sun. I'll have more posts up in a couple of weeks when I'm back (physically and mentally).<br /><br />In the meantime here's some things to look forward to:<br />Info and feedback on the artist meetings/portfolio reviews (from my perspective as well as some of the artists)<br />The one year Blogiversary of Art Producer's Perspective<br />Creative Opinions<br />Comparison of illustrator and photographer promos (per a reader's request)<br /><br />I'm also welcoming any questions or topics you would like to discuss or bring up (email me or reply to a post).<br />One of the main reasons for this blog is to create open communication in the creative community.<br /><br />See you soon!Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-61483302455566912242009-03-03T14:29:00.003-05:002009-03-03T14:33:19.696-05:00New IllustratorI received a promo this morning from a new illustrator on the market and thought her work was worth mentioning here.<br /><br />It's a nice combo of pencil and watercolor and has a beautiful fashion quality.<br />Take a look: <a href="http://jessicacarberry.com/portfolio.php">jessicacarberry.com</a>Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-30121997350654950812009-02-25T15:55:00.001-05:002009-02-25T15:57:11.159-05:00First Come First Serve... Spots filledThe 10 spots are definitely filled. I'll be chatting with these people over the next two months. If it's successful and the artists feel it's beneficial to them, I'll make the offer again around the summer months, so keep an eye out.<br /><br />Thanks so muchCaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262222392738894833.post-54066763915491597632009-02-25T12:36:00.004-05:002009-02-25T12:54:06.770-05:00First Come First ServeI'm offering to sit down with artists for a meeting if anyone is interested, for the first 10 people who email me.<br /><br />Basically I'm offering my opinion as an art buyer to your portfolio, website, work, questions, etc. Anything you might want to discuss and ask an art buyer - literally anything and I will do my best to be honest and have some constructive words for you.<br /><br />If you're in the New England area, I'm happy to meet with you one-on-one OR if you're not in the area we can have a chat on the phone.<br /><br /><br />The only thing I ask is that you come prepared with relevant questions and needs. We can set up a quick call first to have an interview of sorts and that way I can familiarize myself with your work. Then we can schedule another meeting to go more in depth.<br /><br />You can email me <a href="mailto:caitlin_tierney@yahoo.com">here</a>.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10165229261862067739noreply@blogger.com