Feel Good Redux

We are looking forward this weekend to our second annual Help-Portrait event.  Last year a grassroots group of St. Louis commercial artists participated in the international movement to share our work/skills with families in need.  Over the course of a single day in the studio, we treated over 50 families to the same treatment that only large companies can typically afford.  Check out the video and contact the studio if you want to get involved….. enjoy.

Winged Migration by Tom Chambers

Sometimes a photograph stops me in my tracks. This is one of them.

“This image was inspired by artist Andrew Wyeth, particularly the emotionality of the landscape, as well as the use of color and texture. Like Wyeth I was born and raised in Southern Pennsylvania where great value is placed on the natural world.” – Tom Chambers

aCurator

© Jaimie Warren

Wanna see some great photography? Check out aCurator, a webazine by my friend and colleague Julie Grahame. Grahame’s extensive experience in the world of music and fashion photography has netted a rich eye and a keen knack for finding smart, strong photography.

Creative Genius or Goof Off?

Paul and Ian prove once again that there’s no shortage of creativity on set. Thanks guys… now get back to work!

Old School

Received this package via US mail last week. What’s hilarious is he was $.04 short! It’s beautiful. I’m thinking of framing it.

Parental Abuse?

I understand the need to be frugal when you are raising a family, but c’mon guys… really???

What the Heck?

I did not expect to encounter this walking down the Istiklal Caddesi in Istanbul.

Behind the Scenes

Here’s a BTS video from a recent shoot for Purina One.  Thanks Renee and Beth for letting Jon have his camera in your face all day!



And thanks to Jon, Scott, Paul, Megan, Julie, Emily and everyone else on the crew for a fun, smooth shoot!

The Humane Society of Missouri

The Humane Society of Missouri is part of a joint effort to create the country’s first dog-fighting database. I volunteered to take some photographs for them, and in June the New York Times picked up the story.  According to the Times, the Combined DNA Index System is similar to the FBI’s digital archive containing the DNA profiles of criminal offenders. Scientists say that by swabbing the inner cheek of a dog, they will be able to determine whether the animal comes from one of several known dog-fighting bloodlines.

© Mark Katzman

Amish Country

Currently on assignment smack in the middle of Amish country…