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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.

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.

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.

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.

 

Our Photographer Attended High School With Marilyn Manson

Friday October 9th, 2009

Lincoln Barbour / Portland
Home & Garden / Still Life / Food & Drink / Architecture
www.lincolnbarbour.com

Rachel Hulin has a nice interview with Lincoln on her popular photography blog. Read the post
to see the grizzly bear skin rug wearing a fedora from Lebanon. In addition to what they discuss,
Lincoln enjoys traveling, cooking, running, cycling and snowboarding with his wife, Lauren.

Michael F. McElroy / Miami
Photojournalism / Portraiture / Corporate/ Landscape
www.mmcelroy.com

Not many people can say they went to high school with Marilyn Manson (Michael knew him as
the shy "Brian Warner"). Burn Magazine, curated by Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey,
recently showcased Michael’s emotional project about a family’s reaction to terminal cancer.

Aaron Kotowski / New York
Still Life / Corporate / Conceptual / Landscape
www.aaronkotowski.com

Communication Arts Photography Annual featured Aaron’s portrait of novelist Ross Campbell,
as posted on our blog. Aaron has a BFA in Photo-Illustration from R.I.T. When asked what his
hobbies are, he (half) jokes: "meeting client deadlines and delivering projects within budget."

Katherine Lambert / Washington DC
Corporate
www.katherinelambert.com

She’s owned 58 working cameras. As Katherine puts it, she "grew up in her daddy’s darkroom
in Memphis, Tennessee." She loves Elvis, Martin Luther King, white beer, and black-eyed peas.
Also boasts about making a mean pesto. She’s even done the Balinese Monkey Dance.

 

Slackers, Tea and Bling

Monday February 23rd, 2009

Todd Warnock / New York

Todd Warnock headshot
Watches a ton of films and is also a voracious reader. The two inspire many of his images.
Also a voracious eater, enhanced by his mad cooking skills. Married a german woman.
She’s a product designer. No kids. 2 cats.
Fashion photographer

Susan Seubert / Portland

Susan Seubert headshot
Based in Portland, Oregon and Maui, Hawaii. Spends more time traveling the world
on assignment. Excited about eucalyptus trees, friar birds and currawongs.
Ask her what a currawong is. Recently fed by Iron Chef Steve.
Travel photographer

Bob Croslin / Tampa

Bob Croslin headshot
Has a penchant for photographing buff people. Makes athletes look even more interesting.
Ask him the next time you need to paint with flashlights and LED pens. His wife thinks he’s
a music snob. He thinks he’s even more passionate about photography.
Fashion photographer
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