PIX SUMMER 2012
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Welcome to our premiere issue. If you love to snap photos, chances are
you’re pretty creative and artsy about
the rest of your world too. It’s important
to you that your business is modern
and cool, you’ve always got an eye out
for hip clothing and accessories, and
looking professional and shooting well
are top priorities. If this sounds like you,
PIX is here to help! On the following pages you’ll find tips,
ideas and trend reports for women in photography. Be sure
to click on pages 2 and 10 for our color trend reports (two of
my favorite articles in this issue). On page 4 you’ll find photo
shoot-proof makeup tips from Smashbox Cosmetics makeup
artist Lori Taylor. And once you’re all “done up,” slip into some
stylish, but practical flats for long days on your feet (page 5).
Maybe you’re looking to start a business or expand your existing one? On page 14 you’ll find Mindy Charski’s interview with
Michele Anderson on how to photograph newborn babies. On
page 7 blogger Heather Jennings shows us how to create her
incredible Anthropologie inspired paper lanterns that would
look great in your home, studio or office. (You will not believe
what can be created with $20 and the desire to craft.) There
are many other inspiring stories in this issue as well. If you are
reading this letter, thank you for downloading. PIX is our newest
project here at the Nielsen Photo Group and we look forward
to publishing many future issues. Go forth ladies! Create
beautiful work, love your craft and do it all in style.
—Jeanine Moutenot
photo group
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A BURST OF COLOR
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Punch up your summer with
bold sweet, orange products
PHOTOGRAPHING
NEWBORNS
14
by Mindy Charski
A unique kind of labor
ROAD TRIP
52
by Julie Gallagher
Smashbox’s new production
truck makes outdoor summer
shoots a breeze
LENS FLAIR 21
Photo-inspired accessories
show a love of the craft
STAY SMASHING 4
By Julie Gallagher
Tips from Smashbox Cosmetics
global pro lead artist Lori Taylor
IT’S IN THE BAG
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Camera bags disguised as hand
bags are functional and look great
STRENGTH TRAINING
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
25
by Denise Schipani
SEASONAL FLATS
5
Keep your feet covered, comfortable and cute on shoots
COUPLES AT WORK,
COUPLES AT HOME
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by Amanda Baltazar
TRICKS OF LIGHT & SHADOW
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by Romy Ashby
Dallas photog Dixie Dixon on
the differences in lighting for
location and studio
STEP BY STEP
7
Create beautiful paper
lanterns for home or studio
LUMINOUS LENSES
32
Designer lens protection
wraps to shoot in style
ME RA KOH’S CAMERA BAG 60
A look inside the bag of a Sony
Artisan of Imagery Artisan of Imagery
BEAUTY DISH
8
Photographer Vanessa Joy talks
about her camera-ready style
10
MULTIPLE EXPOSURES
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PIX talks to Brooklyn-based
emerging photographer
Kate Edwards
talks to Brooklyn-based
IN MINT CONDITION
10
Stay trendy with green
accessories
HANGIN’ TOUGH
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Stylish yet sturdy camera straps
STUDIO DESIGN
11
by Denise Schipani Interior
designer Robin Muto’s advice
on redesigning studio space
ON LOCATION
44
Travel photographers
Erin Kunkel and Amy Mikler
talk favorite spots
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CLOCK WISE FROM LEF T © I. WILSON BAKER, KATE ED WARDS, BLACKRAPID MICHELE ANDERSON, ERIN KUNKEL, LOMOGRAPH Y
SUMMER STRIPES
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Embrace the look with striped
skirt and accessories
WALLFLOWERS
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Decals for decorating
your home, office or studio
