Jenna and her collaborator Jon’s career have evolved along with the changing business of image making and story telling. They have always approached their work with grace, a sense of humor, and deep respect for their client, their craft and the final outcome.
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The world of fine art photography is transforming rapidly. Marketing a body of work can take many forms, and knowing how and where to place your work is essential. We are very pleased to present The Business of Fine Art Photography a moderated 1 hour discussion with Thomas Werner, private art dealer, former New York gallerist, international curator, and fine art photographer. Thomas will share his vast experiences in the fine art world related to funding, marketing, and selling a body of work. A 30 minute question and answer session will follow the discussion.
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Today my guest is Kodo Nishimura. When I first met Kodo he was an art student interested in becoming a make up artist. His goal was to do make up for the Miss Universe Pageant. Since then Kodo has become a Buddhist Monk living an openly gay life, a successful make up artist, and a humble activist and active supporter of LGBTQ rights. Equally important, he is a bit of an expert in making his dreams come true.
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Whether you are a photographer, designer, illustrator, art director, or working in another creative field a strong social media presence is an essential component for your success. Our goal is to bring clarity and simplicity to the process of building a strong media presence, and provide step by step methods for bringing your social media up to date.
Have you asked yourself what it takes to raise your visibility on social media? Wondered how to create a strong feed that attracts followers and clients? Would you like to know how and why is social media an important component for your business? What social media posts have the most value?
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Photo by David Kennerly First Lady Michelle Obama greets former President George W. Bush with a hug at the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC on September 24, 2016. Photo by David Hume Kennerly while on assignment for Bank of America.
Podcast available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and at
https://thomaswernerprojects.podbean.com/
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– Does success in the fine art photography world feel elusive?
– Wonder what makes a body of photographs salable?
– Do you have a body of work that deserves to be exhibited?
– Would you like to know how galleries and museums work?
– Interested in insights into how galleries and museums select artists?
– Are you looking for alternatives to selling and exhibiting in traditional art galleries?
A Two Day, 6 Hour Workshop
Whether you are a photographer, designer, illustrator, art director, or working in another creative field a strong social media presence is an essential component for your success. Our goal is to bring clarity and simplicity to the process of building a strong media presence, and provide step by step methods for bringing your social media up to date.
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ascend(ed) is a boutique educational organization focused on providing one on one and small group educational experiences for discerning students, career changers, and professionals in creative fields. We fill the gaps between international design universities, and large often pre-recorded online courses, combining design education with practical application to give you the skills and concepts necessary to work or study internationally. Our students learn from leading design educators and working professionals who are able to provide tailored learning experiences and real insight into career paths in a rapidly changing landscape.
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Joanna Lily Wong moved to New York from Shanghai,and built a career as one of New York’s leading make-up artists working with the world's best known fashion and portrait photographers. At the height of her career she left to establish herself as one of San Francisco's most influential residential developers and designers. Joanna specializes in the creation and renovation of multi-million dollar properties for individuals who desire style and sophistication with a creative contemporary edge. There are a series of beliefs that are central to Joanna's phenomenal rise in both professions, learn more about them and Joanna on Thomas Werner Podcast.
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For IRKmagazine. There is a reluctant beauty to the success Shae Detar has had as an image maker in fashion and the fine arts. During our conversation a relentlessly determined artist emerges, obsessively researched, protective of her vision, and dedicated to creating with the joy of a child. It is a mix that so many aspire to as they begin their career but lose to the pitfalls of commercial clients, the machinations of the art world, and art school critics or comments in an increasingly judgmental public space. Yet Shae has not only held onto her process in this environment, she has thrived in it, turned her back on it, and returned once again to the siren’s call of her roots and the acclaim that seemingly will not let her rest.... The full article at: https://www.irkmagazine.com/post/shae-detar
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Today I would like to introduce you to Elinor Carucci. The breadth of Elinor’s career has been extensive, she has just published her 4th monograph Midlife by Monacelli Press, now part of Phaidon Press. Represented by Edwynn Houk Gallery in New York her work is included in the collections of Museum of Modern Art New York, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Houston Museum of Fine Art, among others, and has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, W, Aperture, ARTnews, and numerous other publications.
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With Thomas Werner and Daniel Pearce, Social Media Creative Strategist
Have you wondered what rates influencers of all levels get paid and why? What kind of social media posts have the most value? Would you like to know how companies find influencers? How do influencers make a living? What the real benefits are for companies that work with influencers? If you are interested in the possibility of becoming an influencer, introducing influencer marketing into your marketing strategy, better understanding what makes a successful social media post, or learning about brand partnerships then this webinar is for you.
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Happy to be reviewing portfolios at the ASMPNY Fine Art Online Portfolio Reviews this coming Wednesday. Thank you Sherri Nienass Littlefield and ASMPNY!
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Podcasts have become one of the most popular forms of learning and entertainment, as well as way to develop a new revenue stream or build a new audience for your work. The value podcasts have grown exponentially over the past few years, with Joe Rogan recently receiving $100 million dollars to move his podcast to Spotify!
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87689019545…
Password: 197707
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Today, I’d like to welcome Maria Baltazzi to the Podcast.
Available on Apple, Spotify, and Google
When Maria graduated with her MFA from The Art Center College of Design she decided that she wanted to travel and create adventure television. She is now an Emmy award winning producer and creator of TV shows, was one of 4 Senior Producers for the first 7 seasons of Survivor, has traveled to all 7 continents, twice, and that is just the beginning. Maria is an innovator whose career is an inspiration.
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“Can you give me advice on how to edit my portfolio and web site?”, is one of the most common questions asked during conversations with photographers, and in portfolio reviews.
In this one hour presentation I will provide examples of how to edit/sequence your work to create a strong visual and narrative flow. You will be provided with methods that you can apply when on shooting on set, and when putting together your portfolio or web site.
A B&H Eventspace Webinar
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/eventDetails.jsp/id/3502
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Thomas Werner Projects Podcast
Innovate. Create. Evolve
Meet Leaders from across creative fields who have crossed boundaries and built projects and careers that most only imagine.
Available on Apple, Google and Spotify and at: https://thomaswernerprojects.podbean.com/
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The First Movement: Erwin Olaf, by Thomas Werner for IRKmagazine. Photo by: Erwin Olaf
Drawn in by considered articulation and subjugated by beauty I am engulfed, or perhaps immobilized is a better word, by images that feel extraordinarily personal yet distant, untouchable. It is a visceral moment, much like being enveloped by a perfect rendition of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, an experience that is both sensory and intellectual.
Read the entire article at: https://www.irkmagazine.com/post/the-first-movement-erwin-olaf-by-thomas-werner
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Photographer and director Myriam Santos has been behind some of the most striking depictions of popular artists in the past two decades. From the latest chart-toppers to legends like David Bowie, Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Jared Leto, Gary Clark Jr., George Clooney, and Tommy Lee, Myriam’s art offers an intimate look at the entertainment industry’s most influential figures. Her career has spanned across all the major record labels, countless publications, and numerous ad campaigns.
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