“RNP the Blog”

I decided to start a weekly series where I highlight some of my favorite photographers. These are the people I seek out for inspiration and perhaps the readers of this blog will be inspired as well.

Jeff Riedel

I was initially drawn to an image he shot of Naomi Watts which you can see on his website in the “Actors Women” gallery. I don’t remember which magazine I initially viewed the image in but I was immediately drawn to it. The location, the wardrobe, the light, it could be the opening scene of a film.

Like most of my favorite photographers he has range. He shoots everything from portraits to advertising but he has maintained his signature style no matter what he is shooting. He recently shot a 30 page editorial for GQ magazine which you can read more about at “A Photo Editor’s” blog here. Great to see a piece like that in these days of cutbacks and shrinking budgets.

Kudos to you Mr. Riedel!

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For all you Atlanta Peach Magazine readers out there….keep an eye out for this image of Susie Castillo in next month’s issue.

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I recently went through two portfolio reviews, naturally each reviewer told me completely different things. Ultimately I will sift through their input and make my own decisions about what I feel belongs in my book and on my website.

While I am in the process I thought it might be interesting to really open up “Pandora’s Box” and get input from lots of different folks both in the industry and out. Chase Jarvis tried this on his blog with some interesting results.

If you want a shot at my portfolio drop me an e-mail at ryan@ryan-nicholson.com and I will send you a link.

I am Ryan Nicholson and I approve this message.

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