SEASONS GRADE SCHOOL PHOTO PROJECTS
Some of my most rewarding projects have been for my children's grade school classes. For the Seasons projects, I created four pieces of artwork over a span of four years, two for each of my kids' classes. Snow Day, Summer Break, Fall Fun and Spring Fling.
First, I photographed the children in the classroom. I explained my job as an art director for advertising, and told them that they were all “Talent” or “Models” for my project. We brainstormed together what kind of scene and activities were to be portrayed by their poses.
Once I completed the artwork, I went back to the classes to unveil the final product via a big screen Keynote presentation, complete with music. I described the “client presentation” process, and told them they were the clients. They were always very good clients, since they loved everything–especially the photos of themselves. It is really fun how excited the kids are when they see themselves on the screen for the first time. Many would literally scream and shake!
I gave each child “leave behinds” of an 13 x 19 archival giclee poster print suitable for framing. Over the years since I've had parents stop to tell me that they still have the cherished class posters framed in their homes.
Sample Keynote presentation to the kids
Snow Day 2007, Castle Heights Elementary School, Ms. Labelle's First Grade (Click image to view hi rez)
Summer Break 2009, Castle Heights Elementary School, Ms. Colina's Second Grade (Click image to view hi rez)
Fall Fun 2010, Castle Heights Elementary School, Ms. Lamb's Second Grade (Click image to view hi rez)
Spring Fling 2011, Castle Heights Elementary School, Ms. Labelle's Second Grade (Click image to view hi rez)
Selected Works
Sparklight This Town Is BuzzingBroadcast Advertising
PIMCO Graphic RedesignCorporate Design
Swarovski KioskVideo Content, Animation
Lexus FCV RedesignCorporate Design
Kia Optima 5 Hours of Adriana LimaSuper Bowl Campaign
PIMCO Brand RefreshCorporate Design
Sparklight Going PlacesBroadcast Advertising
Kia Sorento Super Bowl Space BabiesCorporate Design
Wonderful Pistachios Super Bowl DigitalCorporate Design
Wonderful Halos Brand LaunchCorporate Design, Branding
Kia Soul In My Mind Music Video ChallengeCorporate Design
POM Wonderful Yum Bunch TumblrCorporate Design
DW Kitbuilder 2.0 Web AppCorporate Design
Kia Soul Shuffle SlamCorporate Design
Lexus FCV TeaserCorporate Design
CableONE Greatest Town On EarthBroadcast Advertising
PIMCO WSJ TimelineCorporate Design
PIMCO BrandCorporate Design
PIMCO Smart Beta SiteCorporate Design
Lexus FCV LF-SACorporate Design
Ford Mustang Community CustomizerCorporate Design
Lexus Dark RideCGI Video Content
Lexus FCV LF-LCCorporate Design
CableONE Dream BiggerBroadcast Advertising
Lexus FCV LF-C2Corporate Design
PaoloPersonal Illustration
Lexus FCV RXCorporate Design
Hess Toy Trucks CGIBroadcast Video
Lexus FCV GS FCorporate Design
Speedshape Brand RefreshCorporate Design
Lexus Enform Logo SequenceCorporate Design
Selfless PortraitsIllustration
Duncan Hines Bake OnCorporate Design
G.E. Ecomagination Photo ProjectCorporate Design
Urban Family DogMusic
Lexus IS Times Square Photo MosaicCorporate Design
Lexus InnovationCorporate Design
Lexus L-StudioCorporate Design
Lexus LS Launch SiteCorporate Design
Caution Skateboarders TeePersonal
Lego Alien Xenomorph XX121Personal
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