Jared Leeds did an inspiring interview with @KellyMcMurray, founder of 2communiqué, about his addition of directing into the creative workflow. Now with the rapid onset of AI, we all must grapple with new challenges and think about how to move forward, explore and build on the power of imagination without fear.
Read the article here. See more new work @jleedspjhoto.
We live in difficult times, but we believe challenges heighten our resilience and our work. Strength as a photographer and director lies in the ability to create trust, to put people at ease so the true self can come through. Whether working with one person or a large commercial production with a crew of 30 people or more, Jared Leeds connects to people on the most basic level and they respond in kind with emotionally charged moments. Jared tells stories with empathy, intimacy and compassion— the art of living is real, propelled forward in robust imagery and motion.
Based in Boston, Jared and his team have produced campaigns with creatives all over the world. Clients as CVS, Fidelity, UPS, Vanguard, Sunovion, Stearns and Foster and many more reach out to him because he is a versatile creator, motivator and collaborator.
We are proud to welcome and present Jared’s observations, clarity and vision to you and your clients. Check out his website and follow him @jleedsphoto. See more news and updates for us @dougtruppe.
Congratulations to Kevin Steele, an APA LA 2021 Off the Clock Competition winner, for his black-and-white image of a woman and her dogs from the series “Life on Pause.” (See earlier post on the project.) “Life on Pause” is a personal project documenting life in quarantine in an unprecedented time. Shot through the front door, being safe, into the space of self-isolation, the project reveals life apart and together. “As a commercial location photographer my work is full of color and emotion. This brings me back to my roots documenting life. One camera, one prime lens, black and white. No assistants, simple,” Kevin says.
The image will also appear in color with text as part of an ad spread in Luerzer’s Archive coming out mid-July. See more updates and personal work at Kevin’s Instagram.
APA LA 2021 Off the Clock winning image.
Today, women’s cycling is the biggest growth sport, and the team at commercial production company Venture Visuals, with Director Tom Kranzle at the helm, has been at the forefront for spreading the message of empowerment to women looking to find a voice through physical activity and self care.
“Everyone deserves a BOLD portrait,” Claudio Napolitano tells us of his dynamic portfolio featuring stylized portraits of celebrities, big time CEO’s and every day people. Page after page of his book is filled with imaginative photographs that range from dark, moody and cinematic to bright, humorous and aspirational.
Mexico-based agency Arrechedera Claverol (AC) has been acquired by renowned advertising agency McGarryBowen. For the new company portraits, they chose Claudio Napolitano as their photographer and flew him from New York to Mexico, further strengthening a long-standing work relationship with now AC/McGarryBowen
Team Vegar is an exciting new endeavor launched by photographer Vegar Abelsnes in response to the ever-changing landscape in the advertising industry.
The ACLU’s Magazine “Stand” focuses on sharing compelling stories that advocate for individual rights.