Posts from the “Feature Stories” Category

LeBook Connections London

Posted on May 4th, 2012

In mid-April, we attended LeBook Connections in London, where photographer/artist reps get a chance to meet with art directors and other creatives looking to source new talent, re-connect with agencies that they have commissioned work from in the past, and of course, take advantage of the cocktail hour following the show. We attend to promote our very unique photo agency which reps photographers, who shoot editorially for National Geographic, on commercial shoots. Many ad agencies and clients don’t know that the NG photographers are available for hire on advertising shoots. Its our job to explain that our photographers can produce successful imagery for commercial clients; its not always a natural segue from editorial to commercial work but our specific roster makes this leap. This…

Stephen Alvarez Masters Light on Assignment for University of the South

Posted on May 1st, 2012

National Geographic Assignment photographer, Stephen Alvarez showcases the University of the South in a breathtaking time lapse video where he condenses a perfect day into three minutes. Alvarez’s unique style of visual storytelling reveals the wonderful feel of the campus which the University of the South wants to convey to prospective student candidates.

To convey the personality of the campus Mr. Alvarez went back to the campus many times over the course of a month. In the final video below over five thousand still images were combined to create a piece in motion that is striking and unique among college promotional films.

Put your feet up for few minutes, turn up the volume and let the light guide you.

Click here to browse Stephen Alvarez’s portfolio.

The Slaves in the Shadows of America

Posted on April 25th, 2012

Hidden in the shadows of polite society in America are thousands of enslaved men, women, and children. This modern day slavery is known as human trafficking. According to the U.S. Department of State, there are 14,500 to 17,500 victims trafficked each year into this country. These numbers are often under-reported because the victims live in obscurity, hidden from the general public and are afraid to speak out. A common myth is that human trafficking only refers to forced prostitution. Yet trafficking often occurs in legitimate settings like farms, factories, hotels, nail salons, restaurants, and even private homes in ordinary towns. I spoke to a human trafficking survivor Arti (her name has been changed for her protection) about her experience coming to the United States.…