SAM HOFMAN | FOOD STILL LIFES - WAIT, IT'S NOT BORING

I've never really been incredibly impressed with food photography. There tends to be a style that sells and art directors, stylists and photographers tend to not deviate. However a shining ray of light of inspiration comes from Sam Hofman whose recent clients include Weiden + Kennedy, HarperCollins and the BBC. Hofman says on Feature Shoot ‘I’m interested in using food as objects rather than something you would necessary eat, as well as exploring still life’s more experimental and playful side.' Check out more of his work here on samhofman.co.uk.

PETRINA HICKS | PHOTOGRAPHS

I ran across Petrina Hicks photography today. I was instantly struck by her color palette and compositions. Her imagery is reminiscent of another one of my favorite photographer/director, Charlie White. Hicks hails from Australia and is quite a prolific artist, showing her work since 2002. Her series The Performance, Every Rose Has It's Thorn and Beautiful Creatures are my favorite of her works and reflect a very refined and precise knowledge her craft. She is represented by Stills Gallery in Sydney, Australia and by Hammer Gallery in Zurich, Switzerland. For more information visit her website Petrinahicks.com

Schlieren .44 Magnum

I ran across this image today. It's a technique called Schlieren Photography that captures refracting waves of air. In this case it makes for an amazing shot of a .44 Magnum that visually captures the thunder from that handgun. For more on this photo visit the post I found it at and more about Schlieren Photography on Wikipedia

REMAKING OF W MAGAZINE

This video on the rebranding of W Magazine reminds me of why I began working in print years ago. The creative process behind addressing an audience in one issue is a beautiful, stressful and involved process. I miss working closely with printed mediums on a daily basis. Cheers to W and Editor in Cheif Stefano Tonchi for doing such a great job with an iconic staple in the print and fashion world. VIEW THE VIDEO HERE