New Book by Local Author

Local author and client, Catherine Oaks released her first book today on Lulu. Catherine asked us to do her portrait that is the cover for her book. Here is a brief description from the online publisher that is distributing the book.

This book is about life and love. It is also about the courage to dare to live without boundaries and to learn how to bounce back no matter what happens to you. Through events the author lived and some analysis of societal and cultural trends, you will be exposed to new perspectives that will help you turn the negative events you are facing into positive outcomes. From dealing with the harsh realities of divorce to learning about hormonal challenges and living through bankruptcy and foreclosure, the author writes with a tint of humor that will leave you with a smile on your face.

http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/single-mom-broke-and-still-smiling/14364771?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1

APA San Francisco “Something Personal Show”

Jeff was selected again as a winner in the American Photographic Artists 2010 Something Personal Exhibition in San Francisco. Only the top 100 entries from over 900 submissions made it into the show, which will be on display in San Francisco December 3, 2010. Commercial photographers from around the country could submit only non-commissioned work created in the last year.

Jeff’s photograph is from a new series of objects suspended in water.

Harrah’s Showgirls Dominate the Studio

What do you get we you mix 14 lights, 20,000 watts of power, thumping tunes and 8 of the hottest showgirls in Reno? A smoking photo shoot for Harrah’s newest adult cabaret show.

“X Burlesque” is in production for Harrah’s Reno. For 90 minutes, the burlesque beauties bare their assets all while teasing, seducing and playfully interacting with the audience.

Husband and wife team Matt and Angela Stabile are the clever creators of the titillating production. The provocative yet artful show has been infused with even more energy than years before. “We always like to re-invent the show and make it sexier, edgier and better than ever,” said producer, Angela Stabile.  We’ve added two new curtains and brand new, “barely there” costumes. We know the experience will stay in people’s heads long after the show ends.”

X Burlesque combines high-energy performance with the use of outrageous props such as bathtubs, guitars, lollipops and feather boas to fulfill the audience’s every fantasy.

Don’t miss this show when it hits Harrah’s Reno.

2009 ADDY Awards

Jeff Ross Photography was represented well at this year’s A2N2 ADDY award competition. The awards ceremony was held at the California Building in Idlewild Park. The evening was full of food and drink and conversations catching up with colleagues. It was a great year for some of best creative work in our area. We are looking forward to next years event and showcasing our lastest work. Stay tuned to this blog to get a preview of what’s on the horizon for us.

The judges awarded Jeff 4 Gold ADDYs , 1 Silver ADDYs and Judge’s Choice Award for photography.

Stuck in Vegas

Jeff and Mike spent early mornings and late evenings in the beautiful Nevada desert with Brian McGlenn from Curran and Connors. We just finished two days of shooting for NV Energy down in Vegas. The images were regional senics for NV Energy’s upcoming annual report. The shoot went great. We found the perfect locations for the needed images and wrapped up the shoot on time. Which brings us to here. Bad weather stomped on airline schedules and pushed our flight back 4 hours. We are now part of the weary and cranky travelers trying to get somewhere. Everyone is so tired that people watching isn’t even fun anymore. The flight can’t get here soon enough.

Animal Artistry Wraps up Safari Club International with a photo shoot

Jeff and Mike spent two day shooting big game last week. But instead of rifles they were armed with cameras and lights at Mike Boyce’s Animal Artistry. Animal Artistry is one of the nation’s leading taxidermy facilities handling game from the world wide. The elaborate dioramas are always challenging to light and photograph due to their complexity. Jeff strives to sculpt the light around the animals and enhance the life like details that Boyce has recreated in their poses.