Marcqui Akins' on the Virtues of Music and Photography

There is a highly controversial text attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, entitled Leonardo On Painting. In it, there is put forth the argument that, painting, amongst all forms of perception, is of the highest. Well, that's all well and good, but Leo never got to see color photographs of up and coming rap artists, now did he? Guessing he also wasn't too privy with the whole east coast/west coast beef.

We will let the reader take a peek and judge this one for yourselves. And may we suggest rapper Rocett's own playlist, here.

Of course, more of Marcqui Akins work can be found at http://www.seedreps.com/marcquiakins.html

More from Fox's TCA Event: Marc Kelly in the HOUSE (courtesy of Aron Norman)

Had to share another gem from Aron Norman's shoot for FOX's TCA event. Here is digital tech extraordinaire, Marc Kelly taking some time out to...er, well, uh...Here's Marc Kelly, folks!

Aron Norman: Full of Glee Shooting Fox's TCA Event

And did we mention it is in L.A.? Along with Shootdigital's tech, Marc Kelly, our team was hard at work to help Fox promote it's new fall lineup.
Hard at work when they weren't hanging out with the famous cast of Glee, that is! As you can see, Aron Norman fits in perfectly. Ok well, with a black shirt he might not fit in completely perfectly, but don't hate. His red shirt was just in the wash that day. Besides, everyone in New York wears black, right?
If any of the Glee writers are out there listening, we think Aron could make for a great addition to the show (when he isn't shooting, of course!).

More of Aron Norman at work on his new personal site here.
And if you just can't get enough of him, please be sure to check out his work at seed.

Fish Out of Water: Justin Jay Shoots Pro Surfer, Stephanie Gilmore in NYC

This is so embarrassing. We noticed that the blog hasn't been updated in an inexcusable amount of time. Thankfully it means we have saved bunches and bunches of new material that we will be hitting you with so be sure to keep us on your reading lists.

Starting things off is the summer-inspired story from one of our newest photographers, Justin Jay.


Justin Jay captures 2007 2008 ASP Women's World Champion surfer, Stephanie Gilmore on dry land.
Above and below are some shots of the Aussie's first visit to NYC.
And HERE is a link Surfline's story about her time in the big apple (she gives some great tips on surf spots so be sure to check it out as well).







Dip your feet into the rest of Justin Jay's work below:

Justin Jay
Justin Jay's personal site

Sugar High: Peter Ross and Justin Jay Shoot for Sobe's Summer Fridays

What an event! Peter Ross and Justin Jay were asked to create wonderful portraits as a celebration of Sobe and simultaneously ROCK OUT. That's right, kids, our photographers pulled off the nearly impossible proverbial task of chewing their bubble gum, AND walk down the street (WITH a swagger, we might add).
Sobe's Summer Fridays , organized by Epiphany Media was quite the to-do of the summer. There was music, dancing, artwork, and of course, Sobe refreshments for the taking.
The event was held at Stephan Weiss Studio in the west village. Thanks to a great team of hair and makeup, and with an amazing Seed Reps photo crew behind them, the beautiful people were made even more so.
With the help of Shootdigital's sd: i department, giant prints of the photographers work was also on hand making appearances in the forms of Chloe Sevigney, Outkast and Tommy Lee (among others).

Peter Ross's work on display at the event.

Justin Jay takes a moment to take in the view from the model's perspective.

Right before the start of the event--notice the mood lighting?

Peter Ross prepping the next victim...I mean SUBJECT!


Prepping for a portrait.....

Chris Fanning scores more than love shooting Serena Williams (get it? get it?!)

fresh from her wimbledon win,
chris fanning catches the tennis star, Serena Williams, in action.

YOU can catch more of his work below!

chris fanning
personal site

100th Post! Let's Party!

Ok, so we don't have an actual party scheduled. If we did you would, of course, all be invited! We even have the letterhead picked out--gold plated, recycled paper in the palest of baby blues. We think it says classy, modern and totally environmentally friendly, right?

But enough about the party that WILL be. Here are some pics of the party that was. Our latest moments on the town at the ROOT Studio/Resource Magazine Party. It coincided with the night Michael Jackson died so in addition to seeing all our friends we also got serenaded to the King of Pop's greatest hits. Ah, Brooklyn.




Producer, Tracey Carl rockin out!




Stylist Linette McCown and photographer, Jeronimo