Archive for April, 2008

APA-LA Assistant Bootcamp

Register now at www.apa-la.org
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided
Early Registration: (on or before May 1, 2008)
Free for APA/LA Assistant ($125 Annual Fee)
Student Members ($55 Annual Fee)
$60 Non-members
Late Registration:
$10 APA/LA Assistant and Student Members
$70 Non-members
* Black Book Raffle
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With so many photographers seeking work, how can a photography student gain an edge? Until you [...]

Posted in: Seminars by Britt on April 25, 2008

Shoot/Save/Snow

Got back recently from several days spent in Aspen with Hugh Stewart working on another catalog shoot, this time for a British clothing company. This job provided some good challenges and considerations to take into account for dealing with shooting in cold temperatures and the occasional bad weather.

Being out in the middle of snowy nowhere [...]

Posted in: Shoot Stories, Wireless by Adam on April 16, 2008

It’s been a long, strange trip…

and now I must bid you adieu. My full-time run here at Image Mechanics is ending and definitely on a high note. Call me crazy but I’m going to be teaching high school photography. I appreciate all the people I’ve met, as well as my fellow employees and the owners. I’ve [...]

Posted in: Opinions by Frank on April 10, 2008

“The Hills” for People Magazine

A beautiful day in Malibu with some beautiful ladies, yes I’m talking about you Alison Dyer. Check out the video from People’s site (we’re not really in it but it’s funny none the less.)
Sun Screen, Water Bottle, Chap Stick and Jack Johnson.
The above video and my awesome grey card pretty much sum up [...]

Posted in: Opinions by Frank on April 9, 2008

How Lightroom® has Phase®d Out the Competition

UPDATE: It was brought to our attention that there was an error in our evaluation process. Astute people pointed out that we were using an incorrect color profile within Capture One. (You can see for yourself in the C1 white balance panel screenshots.) So, we ran the test again with the problem corrected. See after [...]

Posted in: Opinions, Technology by Frank on April 8, 2008

shoot.save.show.

We’re collaborating with 5th and Sunset to bring you an exhibit of large, gorgeous prints we have produced using photos shot by a selection of our clients. Don’t miss the reception!

Posted in: Photography by Adam on April 8, 2008