I am a self-taught photographer born and raised in Atlanta GA. My passion is concert photography. Photography has always been a hobby, but I took a serious interest in it last year when I had the opportunity to begin shooting live concerts. Within the last year I have been fortunate enough to work with such national acts as Thievery Corporation, The Drive-By Truckers, Wilco, Toubab Krewe, Sister Hazel, and moe., in addition to shooting the 2010 Telluride Bluegrass Festival. I have also worked with some local Atlanta bands including The Blue Hotel and Blue Remedy in both a live concert setting as well as shooting promotional shots for each band. Since becoming proficient in concert photography, I have begun testing my ability to shoot more natural settings including weddings, newborns, and some other small events.
I shoot with a Canon Rebel XS, 17-55mm/2.8, 70-200mm/2.8, 50mm/1.8, 15mm/2.8 fisheye, and edit in Lightroom.
You can view all of these and other works of Ryan Swerdlin at http://www.flickr.com/photos/44028881@N02/sets/
Back by popular demand: Anna Gay!
Makeup artist by day, renegade photographer and self portrait artist by night. Blessed to being doing what I love, every day. 365 alumni. Self-professed coffeeholic. Mover. Shaker. Rule breaker. Sushi eater. Wine drinker. Animal lover. VW driver.
But, in the end, I'm just a little girl from Atlanta with a camera and more imagination than I know what to do with.
My"weapons of mass destruction include: Nikon D90, Nikon D60, Holga 120N, Nikkor 18-55mm, Nikkor 50mm/1.8, Nikkor 35mm/1.8, Lightroom, CS4, SB-600, An umbrella, A reflector, Lots of crazy props, Some chewing gum
You can view more of Anna's amazing photography at http://www.annagayphotography.com/
I'm a self-taught Visual Artist, specializing in non-traditional film portraits and fine art. People often ask how I got started, and the easiest answer to that would be the day I began shooting film. Five years ago I bought a digital camera, but was never passionate until I inherited several medium format cameras that were my grandfather's. The retro look and basic functions automatically intrigued me, so I began shooting with them every second I got, trying to learn as much as I could. Now I own over 20 film cameras, and keep a low bank account, but at least I'm having fun.
I was born and raised in Georgia and I have a profound love for the natural beauty and history of this fine state. I am by heart, a historian and I'm drawn to the old things that echo of a simpler time, a way of life that has disappeared. I find a haunting beauty in the abandoned structures that dot the countryside and I go in search of these places before they vanish. What were the people like who once lived in these places? What were their dreams, were their stories full of comedy, romance, or tragedy? Hopefully my photographs will represent the history, architecture, and spiritualism of the South. The area in which I live is rich in history, and this is my attempt to share it's beauty. My photographs are the way I see my surroundings, my rural impressions.
"With the camera, it's all or nothing. You either get what you're after at once, or what you do has to be worthless. I don't think the essence of photography has the hand in it so much. The essence is done very quietly with a flash of the mind, and with a machine. I think too that photography is editing, editing after the taking. After knowing what to take, you have to do the editing."
-- Walker Evans
Lee Starnes grew up in Augusta, second largest city in the state of Georgia and home of legendary soul man James Brown and celebrated Augusta National Golf Club. Though cognizant of his historic surroundings, Lee spent much of his youth embracing dissent through punk music and the DIY scene it fostered. His early years were an exercise in rebellion: traveling with bands; perfecting the almighty stage dive; graffiti-writing; finding the new skate spot. Throughout those years, Lee also excelled in school and was accepted to the Georgia Institute of Technology. He moved to Atlanta, found employment in various fine-dining establishments around the city, worked his way through college and eventually graduated with a degree in history. Shortly after, a fascination with the unknown led him to abandon life in Atlanta to explore the South Pacific in search of adventure and a broader horizon. While in Asia, Lee took to photography, a trade he had always been intrigued by, as a way of procuring means for his travels. Under the tutelage of several Thai photographers he discovered his passion. After almost a year abroad, and with a renewed sense of purpose, Lee returned to Atlanta to begin his career as a professional photographer. In short, Lee is a live wire, contagiously energetic and constantly racing in several directions at once… yet he possesses laser sharp focus, especially when concentrated through the lens of a camera. This dichotomy is both endearing of him and a testament to the ever-changing ebb and flow that is Lee’s life. He absorbs all and rarely pursues anything with less than total dedication, be it a mere curiosity or his lifelong calling. What better person to capture images of life than one who charges into it so fully? Lee has experienced more than most people twice his senior and his story is undeniably distilled into each moment he captures. Lee studies technique with an uncanny obsession and looks to a diverse variety of influences for guidance and inspiration. Henri Cartier-Bresson, Jim Marshall, Jack Kerouac, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Ian Mackaye are only a few of the people that have shaped Lee’s unique perspective towards not only photography, but life in general. He has cut his teeth with a dogged persistence and after only a few years on the scene, is already gaining notoriety as one of Atlanta’s up and coming photographers. His most recent subjects include musicians, artists, politicians, and apparel labels, in addition to his own personal projects. He is currently based in Atlanta. His works can be found at www.leestarnesphoto.com
Harold Daniels' portrait and fashion photography is characterized by its intriguing beauty and refined conceptual style.
Having worked in locations around the world, Daniels has earned a solid reputation, creating memorable images with an impressive list of advertising and editorial clients, including Time Warner, Coca-Cola, Kaiser-Permanente, Kenneth Cole, Jeffrey, Vera, Savvi and After Six Formalwear.
His diverse editorial and celebrity portrait subjects have included John Legend, Jane Fonda, Dominique Wilkins, Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes, Ted Turner, Leslie Jordan, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Melanie Oudin, Andre Benjamin and President Jimmy Carter.
Harold’s photographs are published frequently in a variety of magazines, including Elle, Rolling Stone, Men’s Health, Essence, Vibe, The Advocate and Delta Sky.
To check out more of Harold’s work go to http://www.harolddaniels.com/.
I use a combination of film and digital cameras to capture the world around me as I see it. Sometimes that means a sharp crisp image of my daughter running through the front yard and sometimes that means a more impressionist-like photograph of a gorgeous waterfall in northern Georgia. My philosophy towards photography is simple: It should be fun. I like to use a combination of both film and digital because I like the ease of digital for everyday use, but an allure for film remains. Something about film makes me slow down and compose my shots better (probably the five dollars it costs to get the film developed) and hopefully that will translate to digital as well. I live and work (as a biochemist) in Atlanta, GA and a majority of the pictures on this website are from that area, although some are of elsewhere as well. You can see more of my work on my website (a tenable peace) or on flickr
Makeup artist by day, renegade photographer and self portrait artist by night. Blessed to being doing what I love, every day. 365 alumni. Self-professed coffeeholic. Mover. Shaker. Rule breaker. Sushi eater. Wine drinker. Animal lover. VW driver.
But, in the end, I'm just a little girl from Atlanta with a camera and more imagination than I know what to do with.
My"weapons of mass destruction include: Nikon D90, Nikon D60, Holga 120N, Nikkor 18-55mm, Nikkor 50mm/1.8, Nikkor 35mm/1.8, Lightroom, CS4, SB-600, An umbrella, A reflector, Lots of crazy props, Some chewing gum
You can view more of Anna's amazing photography at http://www.annagayphotography.com/
Mike Colletta is a Creative Circus student in Atlanta and is still trying to find his creative style. "I have a problem: I love to shoot!" he says. It doesn't really matter what it is, and he considers it a catch 22 as "I get experience, but my stuff is all over the place." Generally, Colletta focuses on people, whether it's fashion, portrait, or wedding photography.
These images are selected from a larger body of work titled Metropolis Now. A former film student, artist Beth Lilly chose the title in homage to two favorite films: Metropolis and Apocalypse Now. This series examines the layers of the city from underground to skyscrapers, as well as the people who inhabit them. Lilly has been an Atlanta resident since 1988 when she entered the MFA program in photography at Georgia State. She is known for a wide range of project-driven work such as her cell phone photo/interactive/performance art project, The Oracle @ WiFi. She exhibits throughout the United States and has received press coverage around the world. Next up - a show at the New Mexico Museum of Art featuring her documentary photos of Atlanta trees. Portfolios and contact: www.bethlilly.com
Erik Dixon is an Atlanta-based editorial music photographer working with local independent artists for promotional and press kit needs. Check him out at www.erikdixon.com.
With a unique background in visual arts and media, spanning the continental United States, Latin America, Europe and Australia, Eric specializes in imagery that continually redefines what's possible on the screen. From filmmaking to photography and graphic design, his singular talent at exploiting the possibilities of emerging technologies makes for truly innovative solutions to even the most complex creative challenges.
ATARICHARM represents the collective work of Matt Odom, an Atlanta based freelance photographer, videographer, website designer and all around creative consultant. His clients have included Raygun, Verizon, Coca Cola, Discovery, The Indigo Girls, Amy Ray, among others. His work spans virtually all aspects of digital photography including commercial advertising campaigns, creative portraiture, fashion, headshots, weddings, band promos, travel photography, and occasional self portrait. His work also includes music videos for Heavy Mojo, The Whiskey Gentry and The Coathangers.
Petko began his life as the son of an electrician in the gritty town of Youngstown, OH. He says his work boots are dirty & his collar is blue, admitting that life wasn't really that bad...it just makes for a good read. He has no formal photography education but learned instead, by simply 'watching & doing' with a solid appreciation for his mentors. Although Petko sees this path as a viable option for a photographer, he wryly remarks, "it doesn’t work so well for say, Brain surgeons."
Petko is a consummate professional who defines photography as “light exposing intermittent clarity". He says a good photograph will illuminate underlying truths and shifting perceptions. Petko works as a freelance photographer in Atlanta and Raleigh, NC
Portfolio/Personal work www.markpetko.com
Current news www.blownoutblog.com
Visual Food Blogger www.spoonfedatlanta.com and www.spoonfedraleigh.com
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