Nick

Taking a photo break on our way to SPENW

Can anyone help me?

I am in need of a photo of Montana Hall, but I can't get one myself from WA.   I am looking for someone to grab a good looking photo and email it to me.   I would be willing to trade for it.   Email me at karibolken@gmail.com if you can give me a hand.  By the way, great work guys, and thanks.

Western Bridgers

These are a few shots from my internship with the Northern Rockies Trust for Public Land. This cattle-ranching land is in the process of being preserved for public use. Harry Armstrong, the owner of the 400 acre ranch, is setting aside a portion of his property for conservation and public recreation.

Wednesday's Night Sky

I don't know if you guys saw the sky last Wednesday night, but it was crazy cool. Here's a couple of images for those of you that missed it.

WHCC BOOK QUESTION

Does anyone know if you are supposed to put in your own book spine on the cover template from WHCC??? The template has those safe guides on it and the spine looks tiny so I'm not sure if I'm supposed to add in my text or if WH does it? Anyone, Anyone? Jackson you would know yeah? FYI for those of you considering books as well....WHCC books are amazing. the color, the paper, the cover, and I guess they to you in 2 days like prints. Blurb is fine if you have time but a lot of us are going to need that extra time to work on our books so if you're doing a book I highly suggest using WH, especially since the holidays are coming and it's Blurb's busiest time of year.

Shake Shake Shake

Yeah I know, pictures of puppies, sheesh! haha, I just thought this was kind of interesting.

Hear from a Suicide Survivor about Opening Up

If anyone is interested in the audio clips I've been talking about that will accompany my portrait project about suicide survivors, I have posted one of the edited clips on my blog. It's just 2:20 and I think she had some really insightful things to say. You can click the title of this post to check it out.

more for senior

so here's a couple horizontal shots...ive been sort of addicted to vertical lately...titles are posted in comments

Congrats to Alexis-Critical Mass top 50

Congrats to Alexis who has made the top 50 of Critical Mass this year. Alas, no luck for me this time around. Check out the list of finalists here.

Practice for Final

So I am finally figuring out what I want to do exactly for my final project over here in Italy. I have really been wanting to use my flashes (I lugged stands and umbrellas and other crap over here). I am going to do commercial/semi theatrical scenes incorporating the person and their environment (I want Siena to permeate through somehow). Since it is a book I have been playing with the idea to have separate images, but at the same time have two images, or multiple images interact with each other in the sense that one person in one image is looking at another person in another image, across the page, or on the page next to it, or have someone looking around a corner which is the edge of the page - some sort of interaction or interplay between the individual images. At the same time, they could each be stand alone. I'll see.

I was able to practice with a friend of mine Frank, who is from north Jersey. He is living with me and my host family while we are studying abroad. Turns out he was pretty photogenic and I was able to get some good practice using my flashes. I am looking forward to taking more pictures of some other people here in Siena, and will upload those when I get them done. I am going to do some planning ahead so I can setup the shot and plan some of the pages ahead of time. I felt that commercial/fashion/semi-theatrical with speedlights suits because Italy is of course a country of fashion, and so in that sense this project would pertain to Italy.

Here are some examples with the flash. These are just with one flash, but I plan to use two for my final in order to incorporate environment and person. These are solely practice shots. OH and the reason we put sunglasses on Frank is because he blinks EVERY time haha.

(Click for bigger previews)

Which one do you like better (of the two below)? I am trying to figure out a general style I can start creating among the images to come. The first one is pretty close to original image and the second one has undergone some more editing.

Comments and Criticism are welcome

Thanks!! - Tyler

Medical Flyer for MSU Bookstore Apparel

This was a shoot I did to promote the new scrubs we ordered for clothing and various apparel at the MSU Bookstore. Really fun shoot.

Book Project Fun

Working on some stuff for the book project, any comments?

Just For Fun

I needed a break from school stuff so I worked a little on some personal work from this summer. I think this is helping me keep my sanity :)

Lemmings

260 Montage assignment. Who want's a balloon?

i want your body

hey are there any of you out there who would be willing to be nude or at least partially nude for a photo shoot for my senior? FYI i am much more inclined to have a female as opposed to a guy...let me know when you see me around...body type is not important either!

seniors!

ok guys I'm going to send out an email also but i have only got money from 28 of you!!! which means more space for the rest of us. if some of you forgot or if you have decided not to be apart of the show have some common courtesy and let me and amanda know whats up asap!!! everyone has had plenty of time to get the money to us but if you need a little more time we will be understanding but you need to get in touch with us to let us know otherwise you will not be in the show!! this will be my last warning if i don't hear from the 8 that have not paid you will be booted this week! for the rest of you thanks for paying on time!! chels

more creepy dreams

im working on getting some happier stuff too...i just dont know yet...also what do you people think about titles? ill post the titles in the comments section so i dont have to do it 4 times over...

Avian Flu

My bird flu montage. coments??

Nubia is getting married!

These are just a few of Nubia and Colter's engagement photos. This was my first engagement session, between the two of us, I think they turned out pretty good!

Swine Flu

 So here is my swine flu montage, the changes to my mad cow disease are under way but let me know what you think about the knew direction (are the words to much??)

Postcard Back #2

Hey Guys, I was messing with the postcard back for mailing/horizontal suggestion purposes. Augie if you want me to stick with the main back you made then that's fine. I tried calling you today but can't get a hold of you. Give me a ring asap k. I have no idea what text you used, so if you could tell me that then I could go ahead and fix it accordingly. I had to cut and paste from the pdf you sent me.

Hey Seniors

so i wanted to let everybody know about hanging. I wanted to make sure that everyone is aware that you will be hanging your own work. me and amanda will have nothing to do with that. meaning you need to figure out what you need to hang your stuff. if you are doing just flush mounting and or window matting you could use t-pins or velcrow-(on the panels) if you have frames you must have wire or something to hang your stuff from above. NOTHING CAN BE NAILED TO THE WALLS OR PANELS. also your work must be mounted some how. there will be NO loose prints tacted up at the show. you will not be allowed to show if you show up the day of the senior show with only loose prints to tack up. also seniors check your emails we need to know who needs 15ft as opposed to 12 for the your project size. thanks chelsea and amanda

More...

More images for Senior.... all these images were photographed in Bozeman. Once again, let me know what you think... Thanks

Senior...

Hi everyone... here are some more imges for my Senior... all these images were photographed in Utah. Let me know what you think!

Mad Cow Disease

This is one of my images for my montage, any sugestions??

Happy Halloween #2

photo © Ian van Coller

Happy Halloween

Was out taking some pictures today in Billings and when I was about to drive away from this area I noticed someone forgot their leg.

Postcard.

Here she is. I was thinking about using this picture instead...but I thought it might be inappropriate.

some images for book project

I am photographing a house inhabited by 4 college aged men. This will be a photographic series of what I discover. Any critique greatly appreciated.

SPE

Society for Photographic Education Student Scholarship Opportunities SPE National Conference March 4 - 7, 2010 Philadelphia, PA The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

The Freestyle Crystal Apple Award for Outstanding Achievement in Black and White Photography Features: $5,000 cash prize One-year membership to SPE 2010 national conference fee waiver SPE Student Awards and the Jeannie Pearce Award Feature: $500 travel stipend to attend the national conference in Philadelphia One-year membership to SPE 2010 national conference fee waiver

SPE's Student Scholarship applications are submitted online! SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2009 @ 11:59 PM EST For complete application instructions and the link to upload application materials download the 2010 Scholarship Opportunities Call for Entries

To be fair to Dan

O.K. so to be fair to Dan, here is a less serious (and more in character) version of the earlier portrait, though somewhat darker in mood.

Shawn Records on the set of Where the Wild Things Are

Shawn Records son Max stars as Max in Where the Wild Things Are. Shawn is also a prominent member of our photo community helping run Critical Mass. Check out his photos from the movie set here.

Alexi Guarding the Neighborhood

photo © Ian van Coller. From Butte yesterday.

So you think you like horizontals...

Despite what it looks like, there is no white line on the bottom. These droids are of no interest to us.

Poster Roughs

Here's some roughs I made this morning and last night. They are cropped a bit tighter, its funnier that way. What do you think? I tried to use a playful font too, and added some hand drawn stuff to the last one. It pops the "Senior Thesis" out even more. Ya'll got any big ideas? I was thinking about hand drawing one completely... love, Augie. I've gotten a bunch of names from seniors too, send me yours if you plan on showing. They need to go on the poster.

New Epson 7900!

If you've made a visit to DPL1 lately, you may have noticed a colossal new printer lurking in one of the corners. We've acquired a second Epson 7900 this semester with some EFAC funding, and it's all configured and ready to go. Currently, it's set up for Matte Black printing, with its counterpart in DPL2 configured for Photo Black work. This replaces one of the 7600s in DPL1, which recently broke down in a rather abrupt and not-easily-serviced fashion, a printer which has now been retired. The 7900 will print from roll media up to 24" wide, and is quite a bit faster than its predecessor. The printer's physical use is a bit different from the 7600 (i.e., loading roll paper), so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to consult photo checkout for a walk-through of how to use it.

The printer arrived in a very large box, which is currently up in the studio, near the garage door. Should you need some very large pieces of cardboard for some sort of Halloween purpose, feel free to haul them to your residence for whatever use you have in mind. Perhaps you could also put the cardboard to use creating lighting modifiers for various lighting and portraiture projects. The cardboard will be taken to the recycle bin early next week, so if you have any use for it, be sure to get it sooner than later!

Intern Needed for Denver Bryan's Office

Hey guys, as you know I'm graduating in December and it's off to Kalispell after the senior show to join the real world. So my supervisor for my Internship, Denver Bryan, needs a new intern. You can get class credits working on his website for him every semester that you help out. You would be working as an assistant which mainly involves posting and image work-up as well as some standard workflow. His business is called Denver Bryan / Images on the Wildside. He's a stock agent and photographer. Preferably he needs someone who is going to be around for a year or two with some Photoshop experience. The more experience the better. You pick your hours and I will be training whoever gets the job. Just leave a comment on the blog if you're interested.

Landscape Interrupted

Joe Cornett, who is curating this show, asked that I post this call to the blog. He encourages students to enter. If you're making images about the "landscape", it is probably worth your time and entry fee. Call for entries is here, (it is also posted on my office door). Below is the info from Flagstaff Cultural Partners' website:

Landscape Interrupted is a new photography exhibition focused on the influence, interaction and change that happens within the landscape when humans impact the natural world.

In contemporary times it is hard to consider nature as having it’s own entity. Humans have become part of the identity of the natural world and it’s becoming difficult to find a spaces in the wilderness that are untouched or unoccupied. Landscape photography has altered its focus away from utopian scenes and artists are using cameras to poignantly display the interaction between people and the landscape. Photographers are pin-pointing the changing landscape and as this natural change becomes accepted, absurdity becomes appealing and the spaces become occupied.

Untitled by Susan Lynn Smith

Juror: William Jenkins - Professor of Photography at Arizona State University. Former curator at the George East House International Museum of Photography and Film and responsible for the New Topographics Exhibition that changed the aesthetic and idea of what Landscape Photography is.

Landscape Interrupted is a Call for Entries exhibition open to all photographers working or living in the United States.

Deadline for submissions of artwork is November 20, 2009.

Photos of Historic Structures Contest

Historic Preservation Board seeks entries for photo contest The Gallatin County Historic Preservation Board (GCHPB) announces its Second Annual County Historic Preservation Photo Contest. Photographers are encouraged to share recent photos of historic structures and landmarks within Gallatin County. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. The deadline for submitting photos is December 31, 2009. Winners will be announced and displayed during the 2010 GCHPB’s Antique Fair, held at the Fairgrounds in February 2010. Each photographer may submit two photos, accompanied by their name, address, phone # and email address. Photos must show an exterior view, contain information about the location of the building, and may either be in color or black and white. Photos may be submitted electronically to the County Commission office website www.gallatin.mt.gov/historic or a hard copy (no larger than 8x10) can be mailed to: GCHPB PO Box 1064 Bozeman, MT 59771 Complete contest rules are at www.gallatin.mt.gov/historic or you may call Dee Mullen at 406-586-8433 for more information.

Photographing smoke

Check out the work of this photographer, Mehmet Ozgur.