Traditions that bring us together................

Every year it seems tougher and tougher to get the kids together.  Schedules are packed.  Activities are boundless.  Lives are very full.  Gatherings around the table are special, whether with family or friends and that is one of the wonderful pleasure of holidays, such as Easter or Passover.  The tradition of dying eggs is one that I always look forward to, even if it doesn't start until 9 or 10 pm the night before Easter.  There is such an art to it and it allows for self-expression, creativity and plain old fun!

Heath and the studio decided to have some fun with the age-old tradition.  Amy gathered up some creative ideas and then worked to create some gems with Mark assisting.  I wanted to share what wonderful beauty can be created when working as a team.  Traditions that can be lovely each time they are done.......they are never the same and can often bring new experiences.

www.heathrobbins.com

Get out there...........

There is just something special about the Summer.  A time to get out there and enjoy all that we have around us.  Yes, of course - we all have to work, but we certainly need to take time to have fun too.  It's all part of life.  Work hard, play hard.

This pic is a little mix of both working and playing.  Eric - as many of you know is a very capable shooter, stills and fishing and a lot lot in between.  He has a passion for the outside and often charters boats taking people out to enjoy fishing and then not only is he the Captain, but he's a documenter of the experience.  He knows the angles, he captures the experience and the emotions.

What a great way to combine passions........work hard, play hard and enjoy life!

www.erickulin.com

www.sanpshotcharters.net

Hope ~ I speak for the trees..........

A sign of Summer, dare I say?  I'm hopeful.

Not hopeful for dandelions, but hopeful for days outside.  Days for shooting on locations locally and making some awesome things happen for clients where we don't necessarily need to travel.  Yes, of course, there will be plenty of days in the studio, that's a given......but days outside, anywhere are wonderful to me.  I feel blessed to be a part of this big blue marble.

Our WORLD is beautiful.  I love the beauty of nature and here we are, challenging our society to have the WORLD do it without the USA's support.  Well, that will not be me.  I stand and speak for the trees.........Unless someone like YOU cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.  It's not.  ~  The Lorax.

So - enjoy our world and please, have a voice..........we always seem to find it to use in our industry anyway.  Now is the time.  Celebrate and save our beautiful world.

www.erickulin.com

Basic to Beautiful

Annoying, yet beautiful too.

Crazy how the world runs sometimes, huh?  Our world and our industry are always seeming to test us, putting something in front of us and we need to figure out the why.  Why is something the way it is?  What is its purpose?  How is it really making a positive impact?

Basically, I have come down to the thought that there are many things in our lives that will try us.  Yet, perseverance in discovery is key.  So, something that initially may not seem beneficial, seems so basic - can offer so much.  Take the time to really understand the why.

Photography can seem very basic, yet there is so much that can be offered by each person, each eye, each approach and each relationship that can offer so much more than originally meets the eye.  A study of the basic can provide so much more.  The group of people that I choose to work with are all like that........we offer the basic and so much more.  More quality, more preparation, more support, more collaboration and more relationships..........we want each project to finish with everyone thinking about what's next.  Peeling away the expected and finding out there is so much more.

Thank you to each and everyone that steps into our lives..........we're looking forward to each day, what's known and what's here AND for what's next!

www.erickulin.com

Holidays are coming! Can you get it done???

Why of course we can get it done!

Even though I love the holidays, there is a certain inherent pressure, mostly due to myself, but sometimes due to outside sources.  

How long is your list of "things to do?"  I am sure - pretty long.

Work, family, personal, kids, needs, wants and wishes.........it swirls all around you - each "area" needing just a little bit of your time.  That all adds up!

This assignment which was executed a while ago and was a SWIRL!  Funny, because when Holiday work is shooting in July - there still is that build up of pressure and I think some of that simply is like the needs of our business.  Hurry up, get it done, make sure it is perfect, find a good deal and it has to be on time!

This project was just that.  Quick, great quality, cost efficient and checked all of the boxes.  These are exactly the projects that we love to do.  Creative and needed.

Give us a ring........we can make it happen!

www.erickulin.com

Endless Possibilities..............

Collaborations that are of a creative nature are a bit like a marriage, some give and take, some hard work, great ideas, thinking out of the box and some hustle.  

We've decided to work together and make these things happen. We have imagination, a lot of heart and can't wait to work on projects together and hopefully, with many of you. 

It's a big world out there and we are ready to give it our combined efforts, and with that comes endless possibilities.  

Cheers to us!  Can't wait for what lies ahead.

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BE BOLD.

Be BOLD.

If you are going to be, make sure your voice is heard.  At least that is what I have always believed in.  Make a statement and be strong, not bullish - but let people know who you are and what you are all about.  I mean, what's the point, otherwise.

Have the confidence to be you.

Empowered.

Strong.

Powerful images that shout, look at me.

www.erickulin.com

Peanut Butter and Nir Adar............

So, I took the Summer off from blogging...........I'm sure it was okay for many of you, but for me - it was a little weird, but I thought I needed the break.  I'm back and ready to chat more.

Today, Jim Scherer is working on this fabulous project involving ice cream and today is the first time that I have FINALLY met Nir Adar in person.  Nir Adar, for those that do not know...........he is an incredible food stylist, he is known all around for his fabulous work and most specifically, he is the ice cream food styling KING!  I have hired him many times and unfortunately, we had never met till today.

Food stylists are such important members of the creative team and over the years I have truly come to respect these true professionals.  They bring their skills to each and every project and elevate everything they touch.  I feel very fortunate to know so many of these creative collaborators and am pleased to finally put a face to a name, now I can call Nir a friend and peer in the industry that we love so much.

Down the road, we'll show you some of the fantastic work, but for now - I can just say that PB might be included somewhere during the day.  Fun times!
www.jimscherer.com

Puma......the speed of BOLT

Eric Kulin has had a great relationship over the years with Puma.  Fun stuff, great product.  Kind of like a win-win, we say.  He has a lot more to see, just not here on this post.  Take a look, when you have a chance.

www.erickulin.com

Simple elegance.

The quiet beauty of this piece that Jim Scherer worked on with Catrine Kelty is simply one project that I adore.  It also seems like such a fitting set of images to share on this day, Good Friday and the beginning of Passover.  So much beauty around us, if we take the time to see it.  I am going to be a glass half-full kind of person today and hopefully every day.  Enjoy!

www.jimscherer.com

Marketing.........oh yeah!

Marketing.

It is the bane of our existence in the photography/advertising/commercial industry, isn't it?  It is somewhat a necessary evil that I wish didn't need to exist, but I understand the push and pull of needing to get it done.  It is an important element, so people out there know about you, your capabilities, what you shoot, how you work and basically - YOU!

I can't say that years ago in High School or even College,  I ever thought that I would be marketing myself or others.  That simply wasn't one of the things that I got taught when I was in school, but quickly after getting out into the "real world" - I got it.

So, Joshua Weinfeld, one of my photographers is getting into the marketing rhythm, direct mail, e-mail blasts, personal emails, calls, follow-up and more........the wonderful myriad of ways to reach out to others and say, "look at me, look at me!!"  Although, in Joshua's case and in my humble opinion, all of my photographers ~ you SHOULD look at them.  They are AWESOME!  Capable photographers with skills that make you marvel and personalities that make the experiences enjoyable and quality people that make you glad that they are a part of your life.  Seriously.

I guess marketing CAN be a good thing, especially when it can introduce or re-introduce good people that are incredible photographers, that can help you create KILLER work!

Cheers!

www.joshuaweinfeld.com

LOVE.

Jim Scherer and Beth Wickwire collaborated on the sweet stop-motion animation.  Take a moment to enjoy this treat!  Click on the pic and watch the youtube video.  Have fun!

www.jimscherer.com

Food, Fashion and Fun!

This was an incredible collaborative shoot that Jim Scherer did with Dana Moscardelli and Catrine Kelty ~ two wonderfully creative stylists. It was a great project that everyone walked away from it simply blown away by what strong images had been created. It simply was an example of a "perfect storm" of the creative kind!

To see more:
http://scherer-food-photography.com/featured/

www.jimscherer.com

Resolutions or Plans?

So what did you do to celebrate the New Year? Every year, people discuss goals and resolutions, things we want to do and achieve, but the question really is, do you make a plan to conquer that goal? This year - I am making a plan and sticking to it. Much of it has to do with my focus. Enjoy the here and now, love what I am doing and see it for all its beauty as I am experiencing it TODAY! I am really grateful for all that I have, family, friends, a business, health and loads of opportunity ahead. Jim and all of my photographers hope to collaborate with you this upcoming year.

Here is to a year of all of us seeing an incredible 2012 and achieving our collective goals!

www.jimscherer.com

Sugar and Spice

The elves are busy today at Jim's studio..........love this time of the year! Time to thank you to many people that have partnered with us along the way - making 2011 a wonderful year! Steph, Jim and I would like to say thank you. Lots of fun times and we so look forward to much, much more.

www.jimscherer.com

Maybe early for a MONDAY???

This may seem like an unusual thing to post on a Monday mid-day, but I simply love this shot that Jim did. He worked on a whole underwater series which I just fell in love with, the minute that I saw the series............the action is amazing! We have a bunch more, if this is of interest to you.

www.jimscherer.com

Drinks, drinks and more drinks..............

Oh my goodness, it's a hot one out there folks! Please stay hydrated and, sit in front of the computer in your AC and look at Eric Kulin's cool work...........why not? Of course, that's if you can't be in a pool, sprinkler, lake or sitting at the ocean!

www.erickulin.com

Something blue, for the gorgeous blue skies I see........

On a beautiful Friday, why not have a fun shot to post. Bright colors, fun drink, sunshine outside - it just feels like the right image to share. Enjoy! Eric just had fun shooting some drink shots, just because. Sometimes it's great to have shots - just because.

www.erickulin.com

Happy New Year ~ 2011..........how is it 2011???

So, with the New Year, yes - there have been resolutions. Many for you too, I am sure. My plan is to celebrate all the great things going on. I am fortunate to work with some spectacular people and how cool is that? Now I just need to continue to make sure that the word is spread to all of you about all of my wonderful photographers. Please take a look at our work and celebrate all the good stuff!

www.jimscherer.com

Love the GLAM!!!

There is something about silver and light blue that I just love..........what a combination! And it doesn't hurt that it's about shoes too! Eric's got a lot of new work to see.........please take a look. And Oooogle.

www.erickulin.com