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Thea von Kampen
INTRODUCTION | STRATEGY
BACKGROUND Glimpse Zine is targeted towards seriously aspiring photographers just beginning their education in photography. The bi-anual magazine is widely distributed across Canada at the beginning of the school year (September) and in the middle of the school year (January). This is done specifically to give photography students that extra boost of inspiration as they enter into a busy semester. Glimpse basically explains itself in it’s name. It shows the viewer and inside scoop on the photography industry. It discusses up and coming artists, recent photography news, events/conferences, programs, tips, and gadgets. It is alll about developing and inspiring the ‘new blood’ of the industry. Glimpse is here to help students achieve whatever their heart dersires. And maybe even show them things their heart didn’t even realize it wanted.
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Glimpse magazine is meant to be an interesting and unique publication that interests 18-25 year old photography students that want inspiration. F R E S H P H O T O G R A P H I C C U LT U R E
Glimpse magazine is meant to convey fresh photographic culture. It is meant to be modern and structured, while still intriguing, classy, and bold.
SOLUTIONS This specific issue focuses on the successful photographers that go about their photography in bizarre ways. The images give a unique and intriguing feel to the magazine, while the actual design and layout is very structured and orderly thus bringing out the modernity.
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MALLORY MORRISON Mallory Morrison never thought that she would be a professional underwater photographer, she’s never been scuba diving and doesn’t have any interest in learning. Sharks and marine life scare her. Being underwater for a prolonged period of time makes her claustrophobic. Yet, being underwater is exactly how Mallory makes her living. Mallory admits she wasn’t the likeliest candidate for the coveted post of professional underwater photographer. “If someone were to tell me in high school that this is what I would be doing, I would have said Heck no! Mallory admits. “That’s way too scary.” But in battling her fears, Mallory has created a reputation for herself as an up-and-coming fashion photographer with a unique ability to make people look natural under the water.
TREADING THE WATER
While attending Brooks Institute of Photography in California, Mallory decided to push her boundaries by trying underwater photography. Brooks offers a class in undersea photography, but it wasn’t ocean life that appealed to her. Mallory was intrigued and challenged by the use of water as a medium. One of the advantages of being at a place like Brooks are the connections students forge, and Mallory met someone with a complete underwater camera rig willing to let her borrow it for pool shoots, which she then used for assignments in her classes. “The major reason I was able to start was because: I was in the school environment where everyone was helping each other out and experimenting, Mallory says. I don’t know if I would have taken the chance to try it and do it by myself without
being in that environment with everyone trying things. Brooks is the reason I am doing what I am doing now.”
The main photos were underwater photography. Because of this I chose a lot of my other photos with that colour scheme in mind. The colour of water is very evident throughout the book.
BATHTUB BEAUTY
This experimentation became her new favorite form of photography, and Mallory shot as many assignments underwater as possible. “In critique, when I would see what other people came up with for the same assignment, I was like: ‘No. Iike mine better; this is so much more fun!” Mallory says playfully. But when her friend graduated, her access to an underwater rig was gone. Renting gear at the time wasn’t a great allocation of money, so it was decision time: if Mallory invested in professional underwater photography camera and lighting equipment she would be all in. For four months she tried studio, portrait. and other more traditional photography styles, but found herself wishing she were shooting underwater. With enough money saved up to buy a housing and one strobe, she was ready to commit. “I really missed it.” Mallory reflects. “I couldn’t give up yet, I had too much to try.” For the last five years, Mallory has been able to practice underwater photography, shooting professionally for clients such as DEEP magazine and The Stylist Handbook. Despite her initial reservations about being underwater, she has earned a reputation for making her models appear not as awkward invaders into an underwater world, but as though they belong to this unnatural environment. Take, for example, the image below that is simple but striking. The model’s flowing hair and weightlessness indicate she is underwater, but the way she effortlessly balances herself with a few toes from her
Photographers often note the importance of having the correct location for a shoot. For most underwater fashion photographers, that means a good pool. Mallory considers herself lucky to have found a relatively unknown location that fits her needs. Finding the right pool was pivotal for me,” Mallory says. “It’s an indoor pool with big skylights so I don’t have to worry about weather; I don’t have to worry about wind; the light is gorgeous in there. It’s 90 degrees. It’s a bathtub ... a crystal clear bathtub with beautiful light. How could you pass it up?” The condition of the pool is only part of the equation for creating the ideal work environment for an underwater fashion shoot. Mallory describes the right on-set atmosphere as pivotal to creating the type of images she needs to produce for her clients. “That’s an important thing for me. To have it be a really calm, fun environment because if it is too stuffy or whatnot it can become too hard. That also goes along with whom I have on my team to set a tone.” Mallory’s images reflect this mindset. Like the atmosphere of her shoots, the photographs are calm, serene and peaceful. They look and feel natural. “My makeup artist, stylist and assistants need to be really grounded and able to deal with any type of personality,” Mallory continues.” You never know what kind of attitude the model is going to have.
All of the photos were chosen specifically because of their uniqueness and obscurity.
“Mallory’s images reflect this mindset. Like the atmosphere of her shoots, the photographs are calm, serene and peaceful.”
pointed foot makes her feel comfortable and natural.
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WELCOME | EVENTS
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OF WHAT’S INSIDE
CS6 Features
Featured Artists
New Stuff!
Uploading Photos
Virtual Utopia: A Photoshop CS6 Review written by Stephan Sagmiller that breaks down what the big fuss is over the upgraded software.
Discover the most up and coming photographers with bizarre styles. Our personal favourite is Mallory Morrison (feature article on page 5)
Let our tech editor make you drool with camera accessories, innovative gadgets, and unique apps for photo students!
Helpful Hints when putting your images online. From how to tag effectively to copyright issues you might come across.
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OF WHAT’S INSIDE PAGE TWO Check out the rad conferences heading your way! Be sure to write them in your calendar... you don’t want to miss out on these awesome events!
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CS6 FEATURES
NEW PHOTOGRAPHERS
Virtual Utopia: A Photoshop CS6 Review written by Stephan Sagmiller that breaks down what the big fuss is over the upgraded software. Stephan won’t only give you the downlow on what different about Photoshop CS6, he will give you a professional insiders take on what the pro’s and cons on. There’s also a list of what his favourite features are!
Discover the most up and coming photographers with unique styles. Add to your inspiration library. Our personal favourite is Mallory Morrison (feature article on page 5). Also look for new photographers with bizarre styles on each page of this issue to expand your view of what photography can be.
Discover the fantastic Eric Johansson and his impressive photography skills! He just might inspire you to change your major.
PAGE FIVE We can’t get enough of this girl! Mallory Morisson’s photography has caught our fancy, and we are fairly certain she will catch yours too.
PAGE EIGHT New products researched by our very own tech! this little guys is a toaster, fryer, and coffee maker all in one!
ABOUT US Glimpse is a biannual magazine all about bringing fresh photographic culture to new photography students all over the world. Our focus is to inspire and gear up the ‘new blood’ for success.
UPLOAD YOUR IMAGES
Let our tech editor make you drool with camera accessories, innovative gadgets, and unique apps for photo students! They’ve spent hours reaschering to present you with the best products and the best deals. No need to break the bank...we know you’re a student!
Helpful Hints when putting your images online. From how to tag effectively to copyright issues you might come across. Be more aware of the best way to advetise yourself as a photography and keep your images under your protection. It’s hard to do in this day and age, and we are here to help.
PAGE NINE Tips from the best and the brightest on uploading images to the internet. Do it right!
PHOTO NEWS
We aren’t just about looking pretty. We’re about opening your eyes to the innovative ways to become a better photographer and artist. We are about showing you the latest gear to bring up your game, and giving you tips and tricks to help you as you enter into the world of professional photography. You can’t just have a good eye. You’ve got to learn how to network, avoid copyright infringement, and work with teams of people to get and idea to come to life.
JULY 2012
This issue hones in on the photographers that are making a name for themselves by creating bizarre imagery. In this day and age it’s all about standing out to get noticed. And these professionals really know how to do it (although some would argue that they happened upon their styles by accident, they still ran wih it and became the successful photographers that they are today).
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as the main sponsor for the UK Open Championship, the oldest major golfing tournament in the world. Nikon is celebrating by hosting the activities & displaying their newest products.
This new multi-touch Wacom tablet is a helpful tool for creative professional looking to work with their hands. The Cintiq 24HD’s large screen and large color gamut is a must for all professionals.
Fashionistas flock to New Exposure, a photo contest sponsored by RED and Bottega Veneta. The show displays the finalists - up-andcoming fashion photographers from around the world, with the winner being An Le.
Photographer Gary Fong recently shot a wedding that turned into a nightmare: the couple didn’t liek the photos and decided to sue him for $300,000. Make sure to always have a contract and a good lawyer!
Did you know that Instagram is popular? Well it is - there are 80 million users and counting. This peak comes after their purchase by facebook - the app gained 30 million users in less than 2 months.
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Photographer Cedric Houin captured the winning image for National Geographic 2012 Traveler photo contest. The photo was taken in the Kyrgyz land of the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan.
The first photo from the rover curiosity chows the heavily distorted rocky scenery of Mars. NASA is planning to send another camera to take high-res colour photos.
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as the main sponsor for the UK Open Championship, the oldest major golfing tournament in the world. Nikon is celebrating by hosting the activities through the tournament, while displaying their newest products.
The FBI has given photograph a new way to keep their photos secure. The FBI seal can be dowloaded from their website and added to your site as a deterrent. Perhaps now people will ask permission.
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The 100,000 dpi print of the industry test standard, Lenna, is a groundbreaking achievement in the world of printing. The photo, 50x50 micrometers, is about the same size as one pixel on an Apple display.
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Adobe releases Photoshop Touch for iPad and Android tablets. This update features the ability to edit images up to 12MP, new effects, and better touch sensitivity. The update is free for current app users.
The Internet had been eagerly awaiting details on the new iPhone for months, with speculations and rumors in high gear. The new phone is thinner, lighter, and has a two-tone shell with a 4” Retina Display.
With Google+’s increasing popularity, the social network plays host for the premiere for the trailer of Lincoln, Steven Spielberg’s new movie. Spielberg and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt answer questions from their fans. Out on Nov 9th.
Saul Leiter may have started his career as a painter but ICP celebrates his renowned photo color work. His book, Retrospective, showcases a variety of his work throughout his career.
Virtual and digital are great but a beautiful art book is a treat. The New York Book Fair is a free event that showcases artists, books, zines, periodicals, and catalogues, with artists and publishers from all over the world.
Nikon’s 20th Anniversary
National Geographic Winner
Adobe Photoshop Touch 1.3
Content Page Final
New Wacom Tablet
First Mars Rover Photo
Apple Brings New iPhone 5
Milk Gallery New Exposure
Highest Res Photo Ever
Google Hosts a Movie Trailer
Wedding Photographer Sued
Nikon’s 20th Anniversary
Saul Leiter Book Signing
Instagram Hits 80 million Users
FBI Seal To Stop Photo Theft
NY Art Book Fair
The main graphic elements began as the thick blue bars. In this issue the blue colour was important in mimmicking the feature artists work, Mallory Morrison, who focuses on underwater photography. The half circles were added in tocontrast the solid straight lines and add a more intriguing and flowing feels
WORDMARK | SPREADS
WORDMARK DEVELOPMENT The wordmark went through a lot of development before it came to a final solution. Little tweeks and changes of wording before coming up with something that was just right.
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SIZE The full size of the zine is 11 x 17 and twelve pages long. Oversized prints give a whole new feel to the piece - we didn’t want it to be like other magazines - we wanted it to stand out...and that it has.
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OF WHAT’S INSIDE PAGE TWO Check out the rad conferences heading your way! Be sure to write them in your calendar... you don’t want to miss out on these awesome events!
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CS6 FEATURES
NEW PHOTOGRAPHERS
Virtual Utopia: A Photoshop CS6 Review written by Stephan Sagmiller that breaks down what the big fuss is over the upgraded software. Stephan won’t only give you the downlow on what different about Photoshop CS6, he will give you a professional insiders take on what the pro’s and cons on. There’s also a list of what his favourite features are!
Discover the most up and coming photographers with unique styles. Add to your inspiration library. Our personal favourite is Mallory Morrison (feature article on page 5). Also look for new photographers with bizarre styles on each page of this issue to expand your view of what photography can be.
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Discover the fantastic Eric Johansson and his impressive photography skills! He just might inspire you to change your major.
Richard Foster’s highly successful career as a photographer has
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already spanned 20 years and he shows no signs of slowing down. During his career he has acquired an amazing studio and a unique team of creative and skilled in-house assistants and retouchers. While his unique approach to photography and incredible attention to detail continues to win him successful luxury ad campaigns, his interest in the moving image has come to the fore with TV advertising campaigns from clients such as a GU chocolate puds and
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Forevermark diamonds. Every shoot holds fresh challenges, new techniques for getting that perfect shot, and ever evolving technologies. The future is an exciting one for Richard Foster.
We can’t get enough of this girl! Mallory Morisson’s photography has caught our fancy, and we are fairly certain she will catch yours too.
PAGE EIGHT New products researched by our very own tech! this little guys is a toaster, fryer, and coffee maker all in one!
NEW STUFF!
UPLOAD YOUR IMAGES
Let our tech editor make you drool with camera accessories, innovative gadgets, and unique apps for photo students! They’ve spent hours reaschering to present you with the best products and the best deals. No need to break the bank...we know you’re a student!
Helpful Hints when putting your images online. From how to tag effectively to copyright issues you might come across. Be more aware of the best way to advetise yourself as a photography and keep your images under your protection. It’s hard to do in this day and age, and we are here to help.
PAGE NINE Tips from the best and the brightest on uploading images to the internet. Do it right!
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07/11
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as the main sponsor for the UK Open Championship, the oldest major golfing tournament in the world. Nikon is celebrating by hosting the activities & displaying their newest products.
This new multi-touch Wacom tablet is a helpful tool for creative professional looking to work with their hands. The Cintiq 24HD’s large screen and large color gamut is a must for all professionals.
Fashionistas flock to New Exposure, a photo contest sponsored by RED and Bottega Veneta. The show displays the finalists - up-andcoming fashion photographers from around the world, with the winner being An Le.
Photographer Gary Fong recently shot a wedding that turned into a nightmare: the couple didn’t liek the photos and decided to sue him for $300,000. Make sure to always have a contract and a good lawyer!
Did you know that Instagram is popular? Well it is - there are 80 million users and counting. This peak comes after their purchase by facebook - the app gained 30 million users in less than 2 months.
08/01
08/06
08/13
07/06
08/18
Photographer Cedric Houin captured the winning image for National Geographic 2012 Traveler photo contest. The photo was taken in the Kyrgyz land of the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan.
The first photo from the rover curiosity chows the heavily distorted rocky scenery of Mars. NASA is planning to send another camera to take high-res colour photos.
09/12
as the main sponsor for the UK Open Championship, the oldest major golfing tournament in the world. Nikon is celebrating by hosting the activities through the tournament, while displaying their newest products.
The FBI has given photographers a new way to keep their photos secure. The FBI seal can be dowloaded from their website and added to your site as a deterrent. Perhaps now people will ask permission.
09/05
The 100,000 dpi print of the industry test standard, Lenna, is a groundbreaking achievement in the world of printing. The photo, 50x50 micrometers, is about the same size as one pixel on an Apple display.
Google Hosts a Movie Trailer
Saul Leiter Book Signing
NY Art Book Fair
Adobe releases Photoshop Touch for iPad and Android tablets. This update features the ability to edit images up to 12MP, new effects, and better touch sensitivity. The update is free for current app users.
The Internet had been eagerly awaiting details on the new iPhone for months, with speculations and rumors in high gear. The new phone is thinner, lighter, and has a two-tone shell with a 4” Retina Display.
Nikon’s 20th Anniversary
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National Geographic Winner
Adobe Photoshop Touch 1.3
New Wacom Tablet
First Mars Rover Photo
Apple Brings New iPhone 5
Milk Gallery New Exposure
Highest Res Photo Ever
09/13
With Google+’s increasing popularity, the social network plays host for the premiere for the trailer of Lincoln, Steven Spielberg’s new movie. Spielberg and actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt answer questions from their fans. Out on Nov 9th.
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We aren’t just about looking pretty. We’re about opening your eyes to the innovative ways to become a better photographer and artist. We are about showing you the latest gear to bring up your game, and giving you tips and tricks to help you as you enter into the world of professional photography. You can’t just have a good eye. You’ve got to learn how to network, avoid copyright infringement, and work with teams of people to get and idea to come to life.
PHOTO NEWS JULY 2012
ABOUT US
Glimpse is a biannual magazine all about bringing fresh photographic culture to new photography students all over the world. Our focus is to inspire and gear up the ‘new blood’ for success.
Wedding Photographer Sued
Nikon’s 20th Anniversary
Instagram Hits 80 million Users
FBI Seal To Stop Photo Theft
09/21
09/28
Saul Leiter may have started his career as a painter but ICP celebrates his renowned photo color work. His book, Retrospective, showcases a variety of his work throughout his career.
Virtual and digital are great but a beautiful art book is a treat. The New York Book Fair is a free event that showcases artists, books, zines, periodicals, and catalogues, with artists and publishers from all over the world.
This issue hones in on the photographers that are making a name for themselves by creating bizarre imagery. In this day and age it’s all about standing out to get noticed. And these professionals really know how to do it (although some would argue that they happened upon their styles by accident, they still ran wih it and became the successful photographers that they are today). While we take photography seriosuly, it’s also about fun! A job you love is no job at all. So Here’s to allnighters, last minute photo shoots, buckets of coffee, new friends, inspiring professors, and the perfect magazine to bring you right through it!
2012 EVENTS Oct 8
Oct 15-21
Oct 24-27
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Nov 15-18
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The Lucie Awards Beverly Hills, CA
Filter Photo Festival Chicago Illinois
Photoplus Expo NYC
Adobe Premiere CS6 Santa Fe NM
Ansel Adams Gallery Yosemite Park, CA
Julia Blackmon Lexington, KY
APA Image Maker NYC
Known as the Oscars of Photography, The Lucie Awards commemorates its 10th Anniversary by returning to its original location, the Beverly Hilton International Ballroom, and honors individuals and organizations from the US and abroad, www.lucieawards.com
The Midwest’s premier photography event, featuring workshops, lectures, exhibitions, mixers, and its highly anticipated portfolio reviews-all of which connect emerging, mid-level, and professional photographers with educators, curators, editors, and gallery owners-will also be hosting its first ever Photo Book Fair, www.filterfestival.com
Widely known as the most significant annual photo event, Photo Plus Expo showcases the newest imaging products and features a wide range of exhibits, Choose from over 90 of this year’s professional seminars, www.photoplusexpo/com
If you’re having a hard time working your way through Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, then this intensive course is just for you, By the end of the weekend you’ll know the ins and outs of the newest Premiere. santafeworkshops.com
This four-day class explores the alternative process of digital and film negative printing, from creation of the image, to printing and the specific technique behind platinum printing. www.anseladams.com
This Photography Lecture Series, hosted by the University of Kentucky, presents Julia Blackmon, who’s known for her beautiful and complex images of family life. www.uky.edu.com
APA presents the Image Maker series with Michele Pedone, a well-known NYC advertising photographer, Pedone shoots incredibly vibrant, stylized portraiture, and recently started some promising video projects, www.apany.com