@Profoto Event At Industria Superstudio Hosted by @macgroup [PHOTOS]
As part of the Photo Assistant Challenge Profoto Is holding events across the country for photo assistants to learn the new Pro 8a air and try the equipment out. As photographers we are all still assistants to those that are more established than us, and all assistants are usually photographers, so I signed up to check the equipment out. Not only was it an insanely fun time, but the 8a air is one of the finest, and fastest flash generators I have ever put my hands on, It is the stop-motion hardcore band in the mosh pit that is professional photography. Special thanks to my friends from the Macgroup for putting on such a wonderful event. Enjoy the samples.
2010 Photography Contests
Surface Magazine Avant Guardian
List will be updated as I come across more contests. Since I dont believe a contest should carry a “per image” entry fee, I will more than likely not include contests of this type unless they are monumental.
Jezebels Encore With A Sepia Twist.
Jezebels Encore is comprised of Jared Funari and Jamel King and is a new project for both musicians. Im not typically one for much photoshop beyond standard retouching, but since Jared and Jamel Give me a good amount of creative latitude I had a little fun with this image.
Second Image Of Jezebels Encore.
Jezebels Encore is comprised of Jared Funari and Jamel King and is a new project for both musicians. At this point I personally don’t even know what genre I would place the style in, but they are quite amazing together. This is the second edited image from their press photoshoot, a day I decided to challenge myself and shoot nothing but natural light, in the harshest of light conditions with no artificial diffusion. I have decided to add a new category called “shoot notes” to hold thoughts about specific images and shoots like this one.
First Look At Jezebels Encore Images.
Jezebels Encore is comprised of Jared Funari and Jamel King and is a new project for both musicians. At this point I personally don’t even know what genre I would place the style in, but they are quite amazing together. This is a taste of their press photoshoot, a day I decided to challenge myself and shoot nothing but natural light, in the harshest of light conditions with no artificial diffusion. I must say I am quite pleased with the results, look forward to more images very soon.
“Development” Print. Part Of The Kevin Curry #beatcancer Project
“Salsa” Print. Part Of The Kevin Curry #beatcancer Project
“Have Hope” Print – Part Of The Kevin Curry #beatcancer Project
© 2009 James Pickett Photography
All Prints are individually signed and numbered by artist.
Workshops Added To Schedule
To RSVP without payment please send an e-mail to James with the full name of the attendees and what workshops you will be attending.
*Price change, Day of pricing will now be the same as pre-registraton.
Saturday November 28: Photography Fundamentals
$200 Pre-registration or day of. Paypal, cash, money order accepted.
Lunch included.
8am-5pm
100 N. Mohawk St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
Photography Fundamentals Workshop Details.
Sunday November 29: Studio Lighting Fundamentals
$200 Pre-registration or day of. Paypal, cash, money order accepted.
Lunch included.
8am-5pm
100 N. Mohawk St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
Photography Fundamentals Workshop Suggested before taking this course.
Tuesday November 31: Why Shoot In Raw?
$50 Pre-registration or day of. Paypal, cash, money order accepted.
6pm-8pm
100 N. Mohawk St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
Saturday December 5: Automotive Photography Workshop
$200 Pre-registration or day of. Paypal, cash, money order accepted.
Lunch included.
8am-5pm
100 N. Mohawk St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
Photography Fundamentals Workshop Suggested before taking this course.
Tuesday December 1: Concert Photography
$100 Pre-registration or day of. Paypal, cash, money order accepted.
6pm-10pm
100 N. Mohawk St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
Wednesday December 2: Workflow with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge
$100 Pre-registration or day of. Paypal, cash, money order accepted.
6pm-10pm
100 N. Mohawk St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
Direct Donations To One Mans Cancer Struggle. #cancer
There are three men in my life that I would consider to be “family” as well as friends. These men, have been by my side through the best of times, and more importantly through the worst in ways that only family would stand by the side of another human being, and I will forever treat them with the same respect. Normally this type of relationship involves protecting them from a fight, driving 50 miles to make sure they don’t have to ride with a drunk driver, or just being there when they are helpless. One friend in particular, Michael P. Curry has been among this group of three for nearly 15 years, during which time we have seen the best and worst that humanity has to offer and helped each other through every second. Michal is a person that has the heart of a lion, and the loyalty of a black lab. Being that we have known each other so well, and for so long his father Kevin, and mother Joan have become something of family to me as well.
Kevin Curry, Michael’s father, is currently amidst his 3rd battle with bladder cancer and having complications with his treatment and his insurance. Mr. Curry’s body has become intolerant of the standard chemotherapy and he cannot continue with this treatment. His insurance company is refusing to cover other forms of treatment. Mr. Curry, being a disciplined man with a rock solid work ethic is pushing forward as an all American trooper… Kevin continues to work every day as a carpenter to pay for the treatments himself. Working to pay for treatment, and trying to balance the rest of his life is a terribly daunting task and the financial toll is tremendous.
With so much going on in the world, it is difficult to have benefits and raise money to help any one person. With most cancer foundations mostly focusing on development of treatments and research for a cure, it is difficult for them to focus on any one individual so I am taking it upon myself to do something to help one individual whom I consider part of my family.
This is not a charity, this is a direct donation of part of my own profits to Mr. Kevin Curry. 50% of the profit from every print sold in the “For Cancer” category will be directly donated to Kevin towards his struggle.
Kevin can be reached by e-mail if you would like to speak to him.
You can follow Michael on twitter @miketheruthless or e-mail him directly.
About the Art:
To begin, I am going to be selling prints of paintings I have been doing recently, and moving forward I will be adding more prints, photographs and a host of other artwork including the “have hope” print that sold at “The Great Pit Ball”. To view the artwork for sale visit the “For Cancer” category directly.
Kevin and his wife Karen at their wedding, June 28 2008.
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