AS COVID-19 continues rampaging across the globe, wildfires also continue to rage in Southern California. Five of the top 20 largest wildfires in California’s history have occurred in 2020.
Jim Hughes Is Honored By Luerzer’s Archive 2020/2021
Jim Hughes is thrilled to be chosen once again by @luerzersarchive to be included in Luerzer's Archive 2020/2021 edition of the 200 Best Photographers World Wide. Five of his images were selected for #200bestadphotographersworldwide. He shot this stunning image below of a cheetah in a safari reserve outside Durban, South Africa. Needless to say, social distancing just came naturally. Congratulations to Jim.
Iimage of a scuba group observing Reef Sharks in Roatan, Honduras.
Image of a Caribbean Reef Shark in Roatan, Honduras.
A tradition among the natives of Dubai for hundreds of years, the Falconers are very much a mix of lifestyle and sport in the desert. It was amazing to see these trainers and their animals together.
Exploring where the desert meets the sea on Jumeirah Beach outside Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai - the fifth tallest hotel in the world. I saw this man filming me and I returned the favor.
Andy Goodwin Gets the Grit and Power for SXC Industrial Look/
Photographer and director Andy Goodwin is always up to meeting the challenge. On industrial assignments for clients like John Deere, USG, Nucor Steel and others, it can be difficult to have a shot list to work from since so much can be out of Andy’s control — weather, production deadlines and restricted areas. In some cases he is just given clearance to roam the grounds and take pictures that “look cool.”
Peter Rodger: The Art of Combining Motion and Print
The world has changed. Agencies and clients are rightly increasingly interested in combining the production of motion and video. And that’s where we come in. Peter Rodger is both an award-winning commercial director and award-winning photographer and also DP’s his own motion content.
Welcome to the Truppe: Jim Hughes Stills + Motion
We do not get the same moment twice in life. Life is made up of moments, and these moments pass quickly. To capture them in pure, honest form is a passion for Jim Hughes.
Welcome to the Truppe: Andy Goodwin
We are so proud to announce we have brought Chicago-based photographer and director Andy Goodwin into the Truppe fold. “Andy knows how to connect with people to create simple, beautiful moments of truth for powerful storytelling, and we want only the best for our clients on every project,” says Doug.
Welcome to the Truppe: Walter Smith
Vision meets talent meets truth when it comes to Walter Smith signature style of natural storytelling, whether it’s portraiture, lifestyle or documentary. His people are believable, you feel as though you know them—maybe from a party, the work place, the neighborhood—you recognize their experiences.
Claudio Napolitano and PETA Want to Know: Are You Still Hungry?
The shoe is finally on — how shall we say it—the other claw, hoof and paw. PETA, the largest animal rights organization in the world, is passionate about animal welfare and they have met their match in the passionate artistry of photographer and director Claudio Napolitano.
Claudio Napolitano: A Visionary for Cognex Vision Systems
When Battle Medialab set out to produce the new Cognex campaign “Don’t Make History - Make the Future” they wanted a vision to reflect the company’s innovative business solutions. Battle loves to create, inspire and reinvigorate powerful brands. With those precise parameters, Partner/Creative Director Adam Dearborn and Art Director Oscar Bastidas wanted the best photographer, frequent collaborator and friend Claudio Napolitano to present the Cognex concept.
Peter Rodger: The Faces of the Ministry of Fishing - Morocco
Award-winning international director Peter Rodger has always been inspired by the iconic work of Sebastiao Salgado’s unflinching images of workers. Recently Peter Rodger had the opportunity to follow that inspiration with a 52-minute documentary film for new client, The Ministry of Fishing – Morocco. Peter was asked to document every facet of the fishing industry. From packing, to artisan fishing, to state of the art fishing, to canning, transport, testing, laboratory work, shellfish, pollution control, farming, over-fishing —you name it — Peter covered it all.
Vegar Abelsnes Makes His Trip To Iceland
Iceland, an arctic island of stunning natural beauty, Nordic lore and the Aurora Borealis seen to its best advantage, is a photographer’s paradise. Mythic, majestic and an easy time frame access has made Iceland a very popular tourist destination. International photographer and director Vegar Abelsnes, a son of Norway himself, knew he had to make the journey.
Claudio Napolitano: Foreign Influence
Imagination is never in short supply for Claudio. Whether he is collaborating with a client or focusing on a personal project, he is always creating intriguing and conceptual imagery in his signature style. His most recent personal series, entitled Foregin Influence, explores the positive impact immigration has had on the United States.
Peter Rodger: First Responders for Ford
These are first responders; trained men and women who come to our aide in a moment’s notice. They are also the focus of Peter Rodgers latest commercial and print campaign for Ford.
Welcome to the Truppe: Claudio Napolitano
“Everyone deserves a BOLD portrait,” Claudio Napolitano tells us of his dynamic portfolio featuring stylized portraits of celebrities, big time CEO’s and every day people. Page after page of his book is filled with imaginative photographs that range from dark, moody and cinematic to bright, humorous and aspirational.
Claudio Napolitano: McGarryBowen Acquires Arrechedera Claverol
Mexico-based agency Arrechedera Claverol (AC) has been acquired by renowned advertising agency McGarryBowen. For the new company portraits, they chose Claudio Napolitano as their photographer and flew him from New York to Mexico, further strengthening a long-standing work relationship with now AC/McGarryBowen
Claudio Napolitano: There Will Be Blood // Featured in GRAPHIS Photo Annual 2016
A series of portraits by Claudio Napolitano honoring immigrant women in America, There Will Be Blood recognizes the efforts women from around the world have put into the empowerment of their gender and to our society’s growth.
Marc Ohrem-LeClef Gets Personal with Jon Batiste
Every once in a while a photographer connects with a subject in a photographically intimate way and magic is made. This is the case with photographer Marc Ohrem-LeClef and musician Jon Baptiste.