It’s the lovely month of May, and we want to celebrate our photographers and all photographers who continue to create stunning imagery, make an impact and touch the intangible. Thank you to all for your remarkable work.
Tom Hussey Photography Captures the Heart and Soul of Frost Bank in New Campaign
Award-winning commercial and advertising photography studio Tom Hussey Photography recently completed a new multifaceted campaign with Frost Bank. Shot on location, Tom features Frost Bank employees and their commitment to the bank’s customer service and community involvement. Tom and his team spent several days on location in the offices, capturing candid moments of the bank employees working and supporting clients and one another. The resulting images capture the heart and soul of Frost Bank, its employees and how they care for customers. "We wanted to create a campaign that really showcased the personal touch that Frost Bank brings to its customers," says Tom. "By photographing real employees in real-life situations, we were able to capture the authentic moments that make Frost Bank special."
The campaign is out now in print, digital materials, billboards, online ads and social media content. Each image is accompanied by a tagline that reinforces Frost Bank's core values of integrity, people first, talent, grit and gumption. See more of Tom’s latest work @tomhusseyphotography and at his site.
Claudio Napolitano Presents "Misused Objects" for National Child Abuse Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. We are so proud to present this latest project from Claudio Napolitano. “Misused Objects” shows the children’s P.O.V. on common objects that should be just that, and at the same time how scary they are when used for violence. One out of three child-abuse cases reported in the U.S. involves a common object. We can help stop that. The campaign is a commitment to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families and educating communities. Thanks to @amigosforkids to @republicahavas for trusting Claudio with this powerful, bilingual campaign in English and Spanish. It is now being promoted on Ads of the World, Roastbrief US, AdLatina, Ads of Brands and Little Black Book USA.
See more of Claudio’s fascinating work @claudionapolitano .
Jared Leeds Is Always In Motion
Jared Leeds did an inspiring interview with @KellyMcMurray, founder of 2communiqué, about his addition of directing into the creative workflow. Now with the rapid onset of AI, we all must grapple with new challenges and think about how to move forward, explore and build on the power of imagination without fear.
Read the article here. See more new work @jleedspjhoto.
Scott Montgommery Gets Seriously Funny for CHG Healthcare Campaign
Scott Montgomery shot a super fun project for CHG Healthcare, a national medical-staffing agency. Scott’s campaign focused on high-end specialists as surgeons and hospital doctors. Shot in Minneapolis, he directed the motion spot and covered key scenes with stills. It was a fun and fast-paced two-day production lead by Producer Tanya Silver. Other creatives on the campaign included: Kenton McRae, Jeremy Oviatt and Nate Anderson. See the images and watch how Scott makes health and wellness funny and the best medicine of all here. See more work at his site and follow Scott for new updates @scott_mont.
Click on the images below to see CHG Healthcare in action.
Rhea Anna Celebrates Remarkable Women in "9 On the Move" for New Era Cap
We are proud to share Rhea Anna's latest project "9 On the Move" for client New Era Cap to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 and Women’s History Month. Founded and headquartered in Buffalo, NY, New Era Cap is a global brand of sport, style, culture and self-expression for headgear and apparel. Rhea teamed up with their creative team to produce a video celebrating the achievements of 9 powerhouse women with roots in Buffalo who empower every imaginable role with reality, worth and dignity. originally from Buffalo, Rhea is one of the 9 who answers the call to action by recruiting an all-female crew to shoot and edit the stories of these extraordinary women.
The project is in two parts and includes a :60 teaser and a full-length piece that runs just under seven minutes. See more work at Rhea’s site and follow Rhea @rheaannapictures.
New Era Cap - “9 On the Move” Video.
Tom Hussey Shoots Library of Lifestyle Imagery for Teladoc Health
Teladoc Health, the leading virtual healthcare company, teamed up with award-winning photographer and director Tom Hussey to create a library of lifestyle imagery that captures the spirit of virtual healthcare.
The photo and video shoot took place over several days in various locations throughout Texas, featuring diverse individuals of different ages and backgrounds. Tom’s unique ability to capture human emotion and authenticity was a perfect match for Teladoc Health's commitment to providing personalized and compassionate care to patients worldwide.
"Working with Teladoc Health was a fantastic opportunity to capture the human experience and showcase the power of virtual healthcare," says Tom . "It was a pleasure to work with such a talented and dedicated team, and I am proud of the final product."
The resulting library of images and videos is authentic storytelling with real moments showing how virtual healthcare can transform lives. From a young mother consulting with a doctor from the comfort of her home to an elderly man receiving care from across the country, these images and videos showcase the convenience, accessibility, and assurance of quality care Teladoc Health provides. The project is now being featured on AdChat DFW.
See more stories at Tom’ site and follow him @tomhusseyphotography.
We're on Our Way to LE BOOK CONNECTIONS Los Angeles 2023
Invest in Doug Truppe Represents to build your brands. Stop by and see us at at LE BOOK CONNECTIONS in Los Angeles, March 16th, 2023, 10:30AM - 7:00 PM at NeueHouse Hollywood, 6121 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
We will be showcasing work from our award-winning photographers and directors with other leading brands, creative agencies and high-end decision makers. And please join us for Happy Hour at 5PM for more chat and creative mingling.
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Scott Montgomery Is Profiled by Workbook at The Damen Shipyard
We are proud to share a series of gorgeous images shot by photographer and director Scott Montgomery at The Damen Shipyard in Amsterdam and now profiled on the Workbook Weekly Community. A perfect balance of complementary warm and cool colors, the series captures industrial projects being built on a massive scale—everything from military vessels and tugboats to super yachts.
Scott told us that, “Walking underneath and around these massive ships, it’s still hard to imagine they float.” The portraits are Ukrainian workers who fled the Ukraine at the outbreak of war. Even with a language barrier, through body language and familiar gestures, everyone was able to work together. Scott brought to life the Damen work ethic of fellowship and to build a vessel for every purpose. See more of the Workbook promotion here. Follow @scott_mont for more updates.
TOM HUSSEY Photography Says "Let Them Eat Nothing Bundt Cakes" for New Recruitment Campaign
TOM HUSSEY, renowned award-winning commercial photographer, has announced the launch of a new project aimed at boosting employee recruitment efforts for Nothing Bundt Cakes, the popular bakery chain.
The project features a series of photographs capturing the unique work culture and atmosphere at Nothing Bundt Cakes, showcasing the brand’s commitment to its employees and highlighting the many benefits of working for the company. The images will be used in Nothing Bundt Cakes’ recruitment materials and social media channels, helping to attract top talent to the brand.
“I am thrilled to be working with Nothing Bundt Cakes on this exciting project,” says Tom . “The company has a strong commitment to its employees, and I am confident that these images will showcase the many benefits of working for the brand and help to attract top talent.”
Nothing Bundt Cakes, known for its delectable cakes and warm, inviting atmosphere, has been growing rapidly and is currently seeking to expand its team with talented individuals who share the same passion for excellence. The new project is expected to play a significant role in helping the brand achieve its recruitment goals.
The project can be seen on Tom’s website, www.TOMHUSSEY.com and social media. It is also being promoted on AdChatdfw. See more new work @tomhusseyphotography. Follow us @dougtruppe for more updates.
Nothing Bundt Cakes Recruitment Campaign.
Tom Hussey Welcomes You to the Goodness Hotel for Avocados from Mexico
The world is about to get better, especially in this Super Bowl season where great guacamole flavor comes out on top. Tom Hussey scores big with his latest promotion for Avocados from Mexico (AFM) for the Ultimate Big Game. Tom shot a multi-faceted campaign of print, video spots, digital and in store promotion with football legend Deion Sanders and his fiancée, award-winning TV and film producer Tracey Edmonds.
Welcome to the Goodness Hotel is an integrated approach combining the AFM brand with data, innovative technology and vibrant visuals in a digital hotel space to celebrate the Big Game. The power couple share their favorite “Always Good” guacamole recipes in the colorful lobby spaces and fans can interact to win big prizes. Enter a Goodies Shop with an exclusive big game swag, a Genius Music Lab to create your own jam, an Elevator to explore rooms and activities, and a “Say Avocado” station where you can snap a selfie to share with friends. Get ready and get your guac and football here. Follow @tomhusseyphotography for more new work. Follow us for news and updates @dougtruppe.
Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds Press Release for Avocados from Mexico.
Tom Hussey Celebrates New Life Full Gospel Community Church
The sounds of energetic religious music can be heard as TOM HUSSEY walks from the parking lot towards the entrance of the New Life Full Gospel Community Church in Dallas, Texas. This church is a pillar of the community, serving as a place of worship and a symbol of hope for its congregants.
As the doors open, you are greeted by the members, dressed in their finest, swaying and swinging with all their hearts. The pews are filled with people of all ages, from young children to the elderly, all come together to worship and be uplifted.
The service begins with a passionate rendition of “Amazing Grace.” At this point, the pastor takes the pulpit, his voice rising as he delivers a message of hope, resilience and faith. His words are powerful, drawing the congregation into a deep sense of connection with each other.
Throughout the service, there is music, clapping and the sound of tambourines and the shaking of keys in celebration of their religious morning. As the service comes to a close, music again fills the church and spills into the parking lot. Members of the congregation slowly begin to leave, but the spirit of community and belonging stay with them.
For the people of the New Life Full Gospel Community Church, this is not just a Sunday morning ritual, it is a way of life. They are proud of their heritage, proud of their faith and proud of their church. See more of their story in pictures here. Follow @tomhusseyphotography for more new work. And follow us @dougtruppe for more news and updates.
Walter Smith: An Unexpected Document of My Parents' Lives
Walter Smith has been photographing his mother and father in their later years. It is a story of changes, challenges and selfless love, even if coming a bit late in their lives. He shares his experiences below in thoughtful words and imagery everyone can relate to today.
I've stumbled into documenting my parents over the years. A simple portrait here and there has started adding up to something more like a story. I like having the images...seeing them change...seeing how I've changed. I've never been sure when a series is complete....maybe it never ends and just transitions to something else.
This is my mother. She has been the woman at the sink hand washing every dish because a dishwasher will not get them clean. She spent 80% of her day at that counter...at that window. She started to develop an issue with her heart, and I watched as my father anxiously and tenderly took care of her in the hospital. Their relationship changed after that. As my mother became a bit less like my mother, my father became someone kinder and more patient than the person I grew up with. It has been beautiful to watch.
My mother's mobility started to wane as did her thought process. They had to leave their larger home and downsize to something more manageable. She angrily walked around in a housecoat and swept every inch of their old home just before they left for a new place. She has not forgiven my father for "making them move." She has not forgiven the family that neglected to pay her 80 years ago when she babysat for them. She has large gaps in her memory, and as they grow so does my father's patience. It’s Alzheimer's or dementia. She shuffles now...she talks of bitterness regarding her loss of independence. She asks Rhea to fix the dropped stitches in the potholders she tries to knit. My father continues to find compassion and patience and loves her for who she was and who she now is. That's their marriage. See more of the story here.
Be sure to check out more of Walter’s work at his new site Follow him @waltersmithphoto. Find more news and updates for us @dougtruppe.
Mom washing dishes at the sink.
Mom in the hospital with a heart condition, and my father watching over her.
Mom sweeping her old home before moving into the new place.
Peter Rodger Honored in 17th Annual Black & White Spider Awards
We are thrilled to share that Peter Rodger has received 5X Honorable Mention in the Advertising Category of the 17th Black & White Spider Awards. Peter continues to gain worldwide recognition for his visceral cinematic imagery capturing the soul of subjects in a non-contrived, yet observational way that makes for epic storytelling. He also never tires of embracing new technologies as with his use of Mega Pans, extremely high-res images (from 500-2500 megapixels), offering endless possibilities for branded content across all industries. See more of Peter’s latest work at his site, www.rodgerpictures.com.
Honorable Mention in Black & White Spider Awards.
We Are On the Road with LE BOOK Connections Atlanta 2022
We are on the road again. Please come by and see Talent Agent Doug Truppe at LE BOOK Connections in Atlanta, December 8th, 2022, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM (your local time) at Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel, 866 W. Peachtree St. W, GA, 30308.
Get to know our passion and curiosity from our award-winning photographers and directors. We put a face and name to creativity. Can’t wait to share new work and look forward to seeing everyone in person!
Photo by Kevin Arnold
Photo by Peter Rodger
Scott Montgomery Strikes a Nerve with The Reader
We are proud to present Scott Montgomery’s personal project The Reader, recently featured in the Workbook Weekly, the place to see great work. It is beautifully crafted storytelling using motion and imagery,
Tired of scrolling and binging watching during the first Covid wave that gripped New York City during the winter of 2020, photographer/director Scott began reading to his wife one evening in bed. The sense of intimacy it created transformed them, and for Scott it was the inspiration for the story that he wanted to tell.
He began with a simple story line about a young woman living in Brooklyn. She and her boyfriend love books and read to each other as a way to decompress after work. She wants to share this experience with others and decides she can build a side hustle: a personal reading service. People respond.
Scott began casting in the spring of 2021 but complications due to Covid brought shooting to a halt. But in the Spring of 2022 he met Jenna, an ICU nurse who had worked throughout the pandemic in NYC. She embodied all the traits of the character he called The Reader. And coincidentally, in real life, her boyfriend would read to her to calm her down after a particularly difficult shift. Scott now had the full narrative.
Scott shot both stills and motion and the blending of the two plays to his strength as a storyteller. As he told us, “…For a long time I’ve lit still scenes with a gaffer using motion continuous light. It’s rounder and softer than strobe and I prefer the look. Only gear change is camera. Second, I’m my own DP for main camera. Seamless continuity from stills to motion. Third, narrative story is my natural voice. My stills have always resembled a moment pulled from a movie…. now they link together to make mini-movies.”
“Researching the subject, I expected to find a focus on kids or the elderly. I was wrong. Reader clubs exist! Better yet, as we’ve started to show the piece, person after person has messaged and shared a story. We struck a nerve – The gift of reading out loud,” says Scott. See the Workbook promotion here. Find more updates and follow Scott @scott_mont
Click on the Images below to view The Reader and accompanying images.
The Reader motion and stills.
The Reader motion and stills.
Comerica Banks on Equal Opportunity with Tom Hussey Print Ads and TV Spots
Equal opportunity with equal access. Photographer and director Tom Hussey adapts the theme of access and greater awareness to a series of :30 TV spots and accompanying print campaign he created with Occam Marketing for client Comerica Bank. Both client and agency wanted Tom because of his own strong feelings about ethical standards in the workplace. “We at TOM HUSSEY Photography feel strongly about people being treated fairly and as equals which made bringing this project to life even more rewarding,” he says.
A big theme with a lot to cover, Tom shot and coordinated 14 different talent in 14 different locations to create a seamless campaign in just three days. Each face is a story of pride, goals achieved and empowerment.
The Comerica Bank TV spots and print ads can be seen in the Dallas area and then head to national markets. See new work and follow Tom @tomhusseyphotography. Follow us for daily updates @dougtruppe.
Click on Comerica Bank TV Spot Below.
Comerica Bank TV spot. Click on the image above.
Comerica Bank print campaign.
Comerica Bank print campaign.
Comerica Bank print campaign.
We're On the Road with Tom Hussey: At the Dog Show
Everyone thinks they have the best dog and none of them are wrong. Tom was driving back to the studio after purchasing a new camera. He passed a large convention center in Dallas and noticed the marquee said “Dog Show.” Being adventurous, he decided to give his new camera some exercise and see what was going on.
It was like walking onto the set of “Best in Show” but with the smells you don’t get watching a movie. Huge mounds of dog hair, some as much as three to four feet high filled the venue. He created a promo booklet from the images made that day. The book is on the site as it was printed with wonderfully designed quotes on the images befitting the grandeur of man’s best friend.
See more images from the Dog Show here and follow @tomhusseyphotography to see new work. Follow @dougtruppe for more news and stories.
Trained and ready for the moment.
It’s the moment. to shine.
Welcome to the Truppe: Rhea Anna Photos + Motion Storyteller
Where can we start to talk about Rhea Anna? Her work is that of a story teller, bringing moments within moments to life to give them attention and weight. She creates and documents these moments with the depth of a mother, a creator, a partner. Rhea is as comfortable on the Arctic Circle as she is in her hometowns of Buffalo and Brooklyn, New York. Her work is not about a camera type or set design, it’s about her comfort and ability to see and highlight what we all aspire to—to be human, to be seen, to be included. Rhea’s vision as a director and photographer has been appreciated by clients such as Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, BlueCross BlueShield, Mazda and Apple among many others.
We welcome Rhea to Doug Truppe Represents and look forward to collaborating on new projects and new ideas. She truly has the ability to craft a moment that doesn’t feel like a moment we made. We look forward to creating together with you. See new work and follow Rhea @rheannapictures.
We're on the Road with Tom Hussey: 'Tis the Season for Six-Man Football
Tom documented the six-man football team of a small private high school near his home in Dallas, Texas. “I had never heard of the six-man game, as most people are familiar with the traditional 11-man game and came to it by a special connection,” he says. In six-man the scoring is high and the action is almost non-stop. The final score of the last game of this particular season was 85 to 86, with the Mighty Lakehill HS Warriors winning the contest. A lot of six-man football is played by small schools in small towns across Texas. The game helps schools with lower enrollments to enjoy the Friday night high school traditions common to Texas.
Tom photographed all of the home games and traveled to all the games away from home. He captured the entire experience, even riding on the school’s bus to and from the contest. “I will tell you riding back from a game over an hour away from home with sweaty teenage boys is quite the experience. It was really fun watching, talking and photographing them, the smell on that bus could peel the paint.” See more imagery from Tom’s Six-Man Football here and follow @tomhusseyphotography https://www.instagram.com/tomhusseyphotography/ for more updates and stories. Follow us here.
