Lisa was recently invited to comment on the new photosharing site Imgembed on the Creative Review blog. Read her thoughts below and let us know what you think about it…
‘Imgembed styles itself as the “new standard for fair, online image use”, hoping to combat the online ‘theft’ of images. Will it prove to be a genuinely useful service for photographers and photography-users alike?
Imgembed is a new site from the same Singapore team behind Creative Finder and Design Taxi. The latter are both portals for showcasing visual arts projects to the creative community.
It promises to bring ‘Goodness for both the creators and users’. Photographers (and illustrators) can upload images to the site in much the same way that filmmakers can use YouTube and Vimeo, enabling users to generate an embed code to add the image to a different site or blog. If the user ‘attributes’ the photographer they can use the image for free but the photographer also has the option of setting a cost per ‘impression’ at time of uploading the images.
Imgembed explained. Curiously, the image used in this demo about a service tackling non-attribution of images includes a somewhat familiar picture. Look closely at the A top middle: It’s the cover image for our May 2007 Annual issue by Dan Tobin Smith
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We’re delighted to announce that our fabulous food photographer Sam Stowell has been commended in the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards.
Shot in Sicily, where fresh fish is two a penny, Sam has captured the warm holiday feeling that we all know and love. This gorgeous summery shot is well deserved of a mention so congratulations Sam.
© Sam Stowell
LPA Style’s Sam Norman has recently been shooting with Gary Salter (represented by Horton-Stephens) on an exciting project for Inferno which was commissioned by London Dungeons.
Known for her expertise in special effects, the project suited Sam perfectly and the fantastic final images of witches, ghouls and murderers among others speak for themselves. We definitely wouldn’t want to be in a dark alley alone with any of this lot!
© Gary Salter
© Gary Salter
© Gary Salter
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Ask an Agent is a regular monthly column that answers all your questions about the business of photography – a sort of photography agony aunt.
This month Ask an Agent has had a question from an assistant about insurance needed for an overseas shoot.
I’m about to go to Spain on a big 10 day production as an assistant. Do I need to get the usual travel insurance that you would get if you were going on holiday or will this be covered for me?
Suzie Smith
I had a quick chat with Tom Carson at Williamson Carson on this one and the verdict is: You wouldn’t be covered for personal belongings or medical/hospital cover and you would require a travel policy for this. But, you would be covered under the producer’s liability policy ( I’m assuming they have this, I know we certainly do as shoot producers) if you were injured due to negligence. It does have to be negligence though, it doesn’t cover an accident or act of God. Again that would need to be under a travel policy.
Hope the shoot goes well and no one has to make any insurance claims anyway!
If you have any questions you need to ask an agent please send them to askanagent@lisapritchard.com
LPA photographer, Michael Heffernan, was recently commissioned to photograph and film sportswear brand, Luta’s latest collection.
The socially responsible label is known for it’s tough, no nonsense reputation so an old disused warehouse, with it’s peeling walls and flooded floors, provided the perfect location for the shoot. Combined with some very athletic models, Michael’s stills and moving image have a fantastic gritty real feel.
Half of all profits made by Luta go to Fight for Peace, a global non-profit organisation supporting thousands of young people in communities affected by crime and violence all over the world – so be inspired, go buy a tracksuit suit today, get fit and support a fantastic cause at the same time.
© Michael Heffernan
© Michael Heffernan
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While most of us have been weathering the winter inside with the heating on, Julian Calverley has been getting his thermals on and hitting the Scottish ice and gales head on.
These beautiful and daunting landscapes were shot on the Isle of Skye and Glen Etive in the Highlands, capturing the terrain at its most barren and austere. On the technicalities of the project, Julian said, ‘Each picture consists of 3 three horizontal frames on the IQ180 MFDB. The task was made that much easier with the use of custom indents on the ALPA 12 STC, which aid quick and accurate shifting, particularly useful when working with fast moving cloud’.
© Julian Calverley
© Julian Calverley
© Julian Calverley
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LPA Futures Toby Coulson has recently been working on this great set of portraits from his street in Stoke Newington, Belfast Road.
A small street in the heart of North East London, Belfast Road is, like much of the city, ethnically diverse and an area where a kaleidoscope of cultures combine. Toby’s project is a real ode to the street and to the vibrancy of it’s residents. Beautiful and honest work as always Mr Coulson.
© Toby Coulson
© Toby Coulson
© Toby Coulson
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Our monthly feature Culture Corner is back to give you some tips for what to do this month in London. From Pompeii and David Bowie to Man Ray and Iranian art, we’ve got it covered.
Pick Me Up / Somerset House
Alexa: ‘Possibly one of my favourite annual shows, Pick Me Up at Somerset House is the UK’s first graphic art fair and the perfect place to pick up original prints from as little as £10. Showcasing work from elite and emerging artists, there’s also loads of events and workshops most of which are free with your entry ticket – I highly recommend the Aaardman model making workshop! Definitely not one to miss and the festival pass is an absolute bargain at £15 if you’re planning to pop back for the different events’. Pick Me Up runs from 18th to 28th April.
Mother © John C Thurbin. Member of the Puck collective
Life & Death: Pompeii & Herculaneum / British Museum
Lisa: ‘As a Classics graduate (some time ago!) I’m always interested in anything to do with ancient Rome, so I’m really looking forward to visiting the spectacular Pompeii and Herculaneum exhibition currently on at the British Museum. This is a major exhibition on the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the first ever held on these important cities at the British Museum and the first such major exhibition in London for almost 40 years. It will bring together over 250 fascinating objects, both recent discoveries and celebrated finds from earlier excavations. Many of these objects have never before been seen outside Italy. The exhibition will have a unique focus, looking at the Roman home and the people who lived in these ill-fated cities.’ Life & Death: Pompeii & Herculaneum runs until September 29th.
Mosaic of a guard dog. From the House of Orpheus, Pompeii, 1st century AD. © Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei / Trustees of the British Museum
Nasrin Tabatabi & Babak Afrassiabi: Seep / Chisenhale Gallery
Tom: ‘Iranian artists Nasrin Tabatabi and Babak Afrassiabi are currently exhibiting at Chisenhale Gallery in East London in what is the artist duos first solo exhibition in the UK. Documenting the process of archiving by juxtaposing two divergent archives (BP and the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, Iran), the artists work seeks to explore ideas of absence and upheaval. Interesting work which in the context of both Iran and BP currently being at the forefront of peoples’ minds takes on a more urgent dimension.’ Seep runs until May 12th.
Nasrin Tabatabai & Babak Afrassiabi, ‘Seep’ video still, 2012. Courtesy the artists, Delfina Foundation, MACBA and Chisenhale Gallery.
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Nick David has recently been working on an ongoing project exploring the idea of Faith within London.
One of the most ethnically and religiously diverse cities in the world, London is undoubtedly a real melting pot. Due to such a wide variety of faiths, many people gather in unconventional locations, from community halls to shop fronts. These great and powerful images were shot at the Christ Apostolic church in Hackney, many of its flock originally from Ghana or of Ghanian descent.
Nick said of his experience , ‘The church had a huge amount of energy - I was lucky enough to be given full access to the service which allowed me to photograph without any restrictions. It’s always brilliant to be given that insiders view.’
© Nick David
© Nick David
© Nick David
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