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New Work: Adidas

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:38:08 +0000

For Adidas’ David Beckham FW10 line:

photo: for David Beckham’s Adidas FW10 from www.adidas.com, ©Graeme Mitchell / Adidas

photo: for David Beckham’s Adidas FW10 from www.adidas.com, ©Graeme Mitchell / Adidas
Stylist: Kemal and Karla w/ The Wall Group
Groomer: Cheri Keating w/ The Wall Group
Photo Assistants: Blake Williams, Charles Lee, Erika Shisler
Grip+Lighting Rental: Samys Camera Hollywood
Shot on location in LA

Study FW10

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:28:28 +0000

Just finished Study by Tara St. James‘ FW10 book. Another beautiful season. And we decided to put those flower still lives I did recently to use by making diptychs. These will be printed large on newsprint…love love working on stuff like this.

photo: Study FW10 by Tara St. James. ©Graeme Mitchell

Hair and make-up: Jessa Blades
Model: Nykhor w/ Red

W, making of…

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:04:08 +0000

video: making of W, “The Art Issue,” 2009.

Mario Testino

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:57:31 +0000

Someone sent me these 3 videos on Mario Testino (thanks, Brandon!), and they literally came across my phone as I was looking at the current Testino spread in V magazine featuring Natalia. It was all fitting, since I was thinking of how Testino’s work is quit simple in many ways but that it nearly always works, and how he definitely deserves a nod for what he’s done over the years.

Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

From V:

photo: Natalia in V #58, S09. ©Mario Testino.

And an old favorite add that Testino shot for Gucci back in the good ol’days of Tom Ford. I believe this was from ’98, but don’t hold me to that.

photo: from Gucci campaign (1998?). ©Mario Testino.

Marble androids

admin — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:42:19 +0000

A Polaroid sheet from a beauty and hair editorial we did yesterday, working title is marble androids, or maybe robo-statues. Hair was by Sarah Potempa and M.U. by Meredith Baraf, both at The Wall Group. More to come on this once the film is souped and dried.

Polaroids from Spring Editorial

admin — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:54:18 +0000

Polaroids from a spring editorial. Keep your eyes on the newsstands, should hit’em in May.

Details:
Styling: Anna Shimonis
M.U.: Meredith Baraf
Hair: Sarah Potempa
Model: Marissa w/ Elite
Location: Studio 814 (yes, a special thanks to Studio 814 who facilitated our every need.)

4×5 for Fashion Photography

admin — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:03:14 +0000

When shooting 4×5 it’s not uncommon for other photographers to inquire about the camera I use, b/c the camera itself is a bit uncommon, so I figured it was worth noting here. First a little background, when I originally set out to find a 4×5, I searched for some time trying to find one that suited my style of shooting fashion and portraits, both on location and in the studio. I wanted a camera that was tuff, small, quick to operate, but also with decent bellow draw and movements to spare on both standards. These criteria ruled out everything I knew of. Finally, I was informed about the Linhof Color.

A hidden gem, it’s been out of production for ages as far as I can tell, but it basically amounts to a Linhof Technika on a rail. It’s built like a tank, sexy, and I can fit it, a few lenses, and holders in a Domke bag.

As I side note, yeah, sure, for the most part a 67 RZ can cover almost everything, but for that extra 3%…well, a nice piece of sheet film can be something else.

Avedon’s Studio

admin — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 15:20:37 +0000

If you’re shooting in NYC and need to rent a studio, consider Avedon’s old studio. It is neither particularly big, nor is the location fun, but neither of these qualms can possibly deter from that auspicious cyc.

I can imagine Avedon brooding around those halls alone, rife with anxiousness, looking at the board of dimly illuminated work prints riddled with his corrections…possibility and history weighing upon him…