Bonini's Clunkers

Recently, Steve was contacted by Creative Director Bart Cleveland to see if he had any existing images that depicted run down automobiles. Well, he was in luck because when Steve isn't out there on jobs, he can be found roaming the U.S. shooting an array of oddities from planes to people, dogs to drag queens, and well, in this case, run down cars.

Bart loved what he saw, and a campaign was born for client Slipstream Autocare, based in Colorado.

By the way, Bart was the same guy who hired Steve to shoot the images for the conceptual Porsche of Albuquerque Ads. A memorable 2009 campaign that landed in the award books.

Robotic corn field by Curtis Johnson

Shot in Florida by Curtis Johnson. The robotic arms are all CGI.
At the time this was shot, the corn was recently planted and growing incredibly fast. Curtis said he would come back the next day and the corn would be 2 inches taller!

I guess Money DOES grow on trees!

I know a few people who want one of these...

by Curtis Johnson

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

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Made by the fabulous assistant Ms.Candice Phrogus.

APA Something Personal

On Friday Nadine Kalmes and her assistant, Candice Phrogus went to the well attended APA (Advertising Photographers of America) "Something Personal Exhibition" and Holiday party!

Julliete Wolf-Robin took this great photo of Nadine, Candice and Kate:
Here are some photos Candice took with her handy, dandy iPhone:

The girls: Kate Chase, Juliette Wolf-Robin, Nadine Kalmes and Diane Eames

Louis Lesko (we use to rep him!) and Nadine Kalmes

Rob Prideaux, with part of his "Flame" series coming right out of his mouth!

Nadine Kalmes and Caterina Bernardi - from the photobooth!

Kate Chase and Nadine Kalmes

O no! It's the end of the party and someone has run off with Nadine's jacket! It's the middle of winter and cold outside, what to do, what to do!?

humm.... that coat looks familiar....

O - maybe because it's mine! Nadine commiserating with the jacket thief.
All's well that ends well.

And outside while the last few stragglers take off. Looking forward to seeing some new and familiar faces there next year!

NKreps now does CGI

Exciting News!

NKreps is now representing Alter on the West Coast!

Check them out!

How to Grill Everything!

Grill Masters Fire it Up! the 2nd book in the series by Alison Miksch (also published by Chronicle) will be available in the fall of 2010 with more than 500 recipes 150 color photos!!

One of the most comprehensive grill books - this book is organized by ingredients… A primer on handling a wide range of unusual ingredients:

Including Mollusks like Octopus, Lobster, Conch and Squid.

Vegetables and fruit like Baby Bok Choy, Broccolini, Clementines, Leeks, and Edamame

Working with animals like:
Sheep, Pigs, Bison, Venison, Squab and other game birds.

"The story behind the head shot of the pig is they were being raised organically by a small local farmer and very feisty, curious creatures. I had to be placed inside a portable cage, inside the pig pen to be able to shoot them. They were nibbling, poking, and generally a rowdy crew to try to get a decent shot. Although you'd never know it from the soft look on this guy smelling the apple."

And recipes for:
Pulled Pork made from a Fire-Braised Barbecued Pork Shoulder

Whole Grilled Sea Bass In Wasabi Crust
Sage-Brined Roast Turkey Stuffed with Chestnuts and Sausages