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Photography For Urbanites, Adventurers, Gourmands, And Jocks

Wednesday October 28th, 2009

Martin Brent / England
Conceptual / Sports & Fitness / Action & Adventure / Still Life
www.martinbrent.com

Took his first photograph at age 5 (Big Ben). Didn’t become a passion of his until age 10 though.
Assisted for 7 or 8 years before taking on a solo career. Just won 1st place in IPA Awards for his
wild "Tree Divers" editorial, showing men literally diving from cliff side trees in Negril, Jamaica.

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Sergio Ballivian / Denver
Action & Adventure / Sports & Fitness / Travel / Landscape
www.sergiophoto.com

Speaks fluent Spanish and English. A true explorer at heart, Sergio has traveled the world.
He even runs his own travel company out of Boulder, specializing in adventure tours of Bolivia
(where he grew up). Worked at National Geographic in the Photo Dept. in the 90′s.

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Mateo Munoz / Colombia
Still Life / Food & Drink / Architecture
www.mateomunozphoto.com

Colombian native. Picked up photography when he moved to Mexico City, where he lived for
23 years. Later studied at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. Did a stint in Los Angeles.
Recently returned to Colombia to shoot and teach. "Life is a journey," he likes to say.

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David Torrence / St. Louis
Portraiture / Landscape / Music
www.davidtorrence.com

A transplant from Atlanta. David became interested in photography as a teen, while on a safari
in Tanzania. The camera that went to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is still part of his ever-growing
collection. Known for his punctuality. Also has a thing for watching professional tennis.

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Submitted By Wonderful Machine at 12:06 pm

Tags: Action & Adventure, Colombia, conceptual, David Torrence, Denver, England, Food & Drink, Martin Brent, Mateo Munoz, portraiture, Sergio Ballivian, St. Louis, Still Life, Travel

Categories: Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography

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Let’s Start With A Tribute To The Ladies…

Friday October 16th, 2009

Rainer Elstermann / Germany
Portraiture / Conceptual / Fashion / Kids / Lifestyle / Animals
www.rainerelstermann.de

Grew up in West-Berlin during the Cold War. Got into photography in the early 80′s, after his
uncle got him a darkroom to develop his Super 8 art films. Enjoys painting as a hobby. Says a lot
of his work is influenced by Flemish art from the 15th Century. Sees cooking as a time to relax.

asian girl in geisha costume by german photographer rainer elstermann

portrait of a european woman by german photographer rainer elstermann

portrait of an older woman by german photographer rainer elstermann

portrait of a girl dressed up like old painting by german photographer rainer elstermann

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Tim De Frisco / Denver
Action & Adventure / Sports & Fitness / Still Life / Fashion
www.defrisco.com

Never quite liked the Boy Scouts. Only job outside of photography: cleaning swimming pools in
the OC. Once got his camera sucked under a Zamboni while shooting a US Figure Skating pairs
team. (His sync cord was white and camouflaged by the ice). Known for his celebrity imitations.

person's feet in running shoes by denver photographer tim de frisco

man on cannondale bike by denver photographer tim de frisco

man carrying bike under shoulder by denver photographer tim de frisco

woman in water by denver photographer tim de frisco

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Michael Nemeth / Detroit
Corporate / Portraiture / Institutional
www.michaelnemeth.com

Photojournalism major, sidetracked with a potential music career. Stuck with photography
(thankfully). Moved to NYC. Paid his dues learning from the best. Ended up in Ohio. Now
brands himself as a Midwest photographer. Has been in American Photography 18,19 and 22.

portrait of man outside trailer by detroit photographer michael nemeth

portrait of goodyear blimp captain by detroit photographer michael nemeth

portrait of football player in red uniform by detroit photographer michael nemeth

racecar driver portrait by detroit photographer michael nemeth

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Max Dolberg / San Diego
Photojournalism / Institutional
www.maxdolberg.com

Went to kindergarten in Geneva, Switzerland. Learned to speak fluent French in a matter of
months. Can’t speak a lick of it now. In his 20′s, Max played bass in a punk band and toured the
country in a van. Shot his 2nd book on tattooing, which is being released soon. More on that here.

group portrait of medical rescue copter team by san diego photographer max dolberg

person being tattooed by san diego photographer max dolberg

men holding large guns by san diego photographer max dolberg

older woman washing dishes by san diego photographer max dolberg

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Submitted By Wonderful Machine at 7:46 am

Tags: Corporate, Denver, detroit, Germany, Max Dolberg, Michael Nemeth, Photojournalism, portraiture, Rainer Elstermann, San Diego, Sports & Fitness, Tim De Frisco

Categories: Commercial Photography, Editorial Photography, Spotlight

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There is Plenty of Talent Outside of NYC/LA

Wednesday October 14th, 2009

Daniel Root / Portland
Portraiture / Photojournalism / Lifestyle / Sports & Fitness
www.danielrootphotography.com

Began his schooling at Oregon State’s Forestry program. Quickly transferred to journalism.
Hardly ever in a studio, Daniel prefers working on location. Has traveled to pretty much every
continent in his 20-year career. Enjoys fly-fishing on Oregon’s scenic rivers in his free time.

man holding baby on a beach by portland photographer daniel root

portrait gross country girls smiling by portland photographer daniel root

cross country runner by portland photographer daniel root

portrait of woman in greenhouse by portland photographer daniel root

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Dero Sanford / Little Rock
Home & Garden / Architecture / Travel / Music / Industrial
www.thinkdero.com

4th generation of the name "Dero." After his father passed away, he was adopted into a family that
now consists of 15 children. Lived in Kenya for 6 months working for a non-profit (got to eat goat).
Trying to climb all the big mountains in Colorado. He’s already conquered Kilimanjaro in Africa.

exterior of office building by littlerock photographer dero sanford

woman in coat turning up the thermostat by littlerock photographer dero sanford

woman in front of laptop computer by littlerock photographer dero sanford

exterior of modern house by littlerock photographer dero sanford

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Don Cudney / Denver
Fashion / Corporate / Music
www.doncudneyphoto.com

Former career: professional skateboarder. Originally from CO, moved to Florida with his family.
Spent 25 years of his life sleeping, fishing, surfing and skating across the southeast United States.
Two college degrees and thousands of miles later, Don now runs his studio based out of Denver.

man on a horse with car in background by denver photographer don cudney

portrait of a business man by denver photographer don cudney

portrait of a tattooed man by denver photographer don cudney

portrait of a little girl by denver photographer don cudney

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Tom Hoops / Thailand
Portraiture / Fashion / Beauty / Photojournalism
www.tomhoops.com

Originally from the south coast of England. Began his career as a creative director and designer in both the UK and Asia. First use of camera: photographed interesting faces, which he used in his paintings. Now in his 30′s, Tom doesn’t mind traveling across the world for his photo assignments.