HCSC 2010 Photo Workshop
The workshop was a blast this year. we worked hard and got some amazing shots….as you will see from the video you are about to watch. Congrats to the campers of 2010 you really did an amazing job. Cant wait to see what next year brings.
HCSC 2010 Camper Slideshow from Kari Rowe on Vimeo.
Sneak peak of HCSC 2010 Photo Workshop
Heres some highlight shots from the HCSC Photo worksop week of adventure!
HCSC Photo workshop, highlights reel from Kari Rowe on Vimeo.
Lucas Zarebinski Makes My Mouth Water
Our newest photo crew member, my new personal confidant and pop culture master, Jordan Lutes just sent me this still life photogo’s site. I’m getting such a kick out of it that i thought i would share! I love the food! Seriously makes my mouth water, this guy brings an awesomely moody, yet colorfully scrumptions feel to a stack of macaroons and a bologna sandwich. Food’s never looked so good! Check out Lucas’ site.
How Many Dreams in the Dark? My life on the road with the legends of snowboarding. by chris brunkhart
That’s quite the lengthy title but it suits the length and depth of his career. The other day i received word that Chris Brunkhart has made his goal of raising 5,000 dollars to publish his book.
“I have been photographing for over 25 years. Starting my career at a newspaper in Chicago and eventually found my home in Portland. Around 1991 I got involved in snowboarding in its infancy. Becoming a senior photographer for Snowboarder and Transworld magazines, I shot with Craig Kelly, Jamie Lynn Terje Haakonsen and Matt Donahue and host of others from all around the world.
I have seen 6 continents, finding the beauty not only in the mountains but in the people I’ve met, the cities I’ve visited and the culture I’ve encountered. I helped found The Movement Snowboards and Frequency magazine. In 1996 I published “The Creedle Chronicles” with Volcom, and 3 years later released the cult snowboard movie, “The Walrus Dreams.” Currently working on my book, “How Many Dreams In the Dark?” to be released this fall, and continuing to shoot near my home in Sandpoint, Idaho.”
The book is going to print in 3 weeks so keep an eye out and get yourself a piece of snowboard history. In the meantime check out Transworld Snowboarding’s interview with him.
AIGA Tours Nemo
Thanks for the wonderful tour! The AIGA artists had some thoughtful questions and the nemo crew had some great insight into the world of design/photo/web and job hunting.
Thanks again!
the spirit of christmas…in july?
Art for POW auction pieces by: Trevor Graves, Bud Fawcett, Kari Rowe and Adam Haynes
Once again we are on a giving streak! Nemo and friends love to help…we do stuff. From throwing parties and art shows to raise money for various foundations, to donating time, art and much much more. Look at us go, we are at it again! Photographer Josh Campbell has been collecting donations from various wonderful artist and photographers and has created ART for POW.
Our dearest Trevor Graves and Adam Haynes have graciously donated work to sell in the silent auction online from July 15th-31st.
The artist list is very impressive with work from Blotto, Mark Kohlman, Bud Fawcett, Shem Roose and many more! Check it out and bid! All the $ goes to Protect our Winters.
Studio Nemo Got a New Intern! Meet Jordan Lutes.
Heres a quick interview I conducted digitally with the young and talented Jordan Lutes who happens to be sitting in his posturepedic computering chair about 4 ft to my right…aaah technology. George Orwell called it….who needs to speak when we can just i chat!
But the story is, I snatched up this young man from Cali the day he graduated from Cal Poly and managed to sweet talk him into moving up north to continuously clean up the whirlwind of mess that is left behind as we power through shoot after shoot. He’s been here a few short weeks and I already don’t know what i ever did without him. *shout out to Jordan’s parents….he’s killing it.
So Jordan, first things first, have you ever buried anything?
No. What a creepy question.
Really nothing at all? Weird, i bury stuff all the time.
Really?
Of course, i thought everyone did! Ok here’s one every guy has a messed up answer to…Best fireworks story?
Two years ago I was in Pamplona, Spain for the running of the bulls. We figured the festival was small, and were completely overwhelmed when we got off the bus into a chaotic town. We’d had a pretty shit trip so far: no surf, rain everyday, missed our train from Paris, and no word from our contact in Spain. But just as we’d pretty much given up, a giant bang goes off, and an insane fireworks show starts shooting out of the town moat right next to us. The Spanish weren’t too impressed, but we were stoked, it ended up being a crazy night.
*side note: a kid got gored by a bull the day after we ran.
See i called it! Messed up!!!! Wait you actually ran?!
That’s a long story consisting of bulls, booze, no sleep, cops and combat boots. We’ll save that story for a later date.
I can’t wait to hear…next question. What moment in history would you want to shoot, and why?
Can I say dinosaurs? Put me in one of those jeeps from Jurassic park and I’d be happy.
Well, then this question seems to pale in comparison to dinosaurs and Jurassic Park: but who are your favorite photographers and why?
Anyone that can really capture youth in motion. Dewey Nicks and Embry Rucker were the first guys to really get me inspired and amped to get into surf lifestyle, they could really make it all look like a paradise. Neil Krug nails the whole expired film thing. Same goes for Ryan Tatar, dude can tell a story with a single Polaroid better than anyone else. Steve Sherman and Jack English’s black and white portraits were iconic to me- there’s a shot of Donovan that I’ve had taped to my wall since before I could surf.
I concur, all amazing lensmen. Now, on to a more pressing question what’s more important, wind or lettuce?
My two worst enemies. But I guess no wind equals no waves.
Excellent deduction my young friend “All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I’m fine.”! Finally the greatest question of them all, how did you learn about Nemo?
Originally from the credits in Afterbang back in like 2002. Eight years later, I’m getting ready to graduate from Cal Poly and saw a piece in PDN about Nemo. Noticed they were shooting a lot of stuff that I liked for a lot of clients that I liked. So I sent Kari Rowe an email, just to see what the studio was all about. A few weeks later I picked up a 5mm hooded wetsuit and got up to Portland to be the new photo intern.
Thanks for the info Jordan! Welcome to Nemo!
I will be waiting for the running of the bulls story!
High Cascade Photo Workshop Session WINNER!
I will take this moment to first thank everyone for their awesome portfolio submissions and hard work which you can view here…now i will give a very special Congratulations to DJ Ward!
We will be seeing you this summer!
RJ SHAUGHNESSY PHOTOGRAPHY
When more than one person emails me the same link in a period of 4 hours, my interest will surely be sparked and i may decided to take the time to check it out. In this instance I will lower my head and sheepishly admit, the thing that sparked my interest was the second of two short emails containing this guy’s link, that read and i quote,
“this stuff is radical. plus there are boobs. enjoy Kari.”
Now, let me tell you. That email was right. His stuff is radical and yes there are boobs.
So to quote my dear emailer,
enjoy.
Machotaildrop one night only in PDX!!!!
I know ive already blogged this video but it deserves one more….to get you amped for tonight!
Machotaildrop is playing one night only and that is tonight (friday July 9, 2010) at The Clinton Street Theater at 7pm then again at 9pm it will be awesome!
The Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton St., Portland, OR 97202
Events phone – 503.238.8899
ADMISSION PRICES:
$6 for Adults
$5 for Students w/ID
$4 for Seniors, Tuesdays / matinees
$3 kids 12 and under
WE ACCEPT CASH ONLY
Hello Jake Stangel.
I had the lovely opportunity to meet with this talented and driven young man last week. Unfortunately for me, his stories stuck more readily in my scattered brain than his pictures…so now, a week later i have a hot minute to peruse his website and it only took seconds to recalled a few of my favorite shots. One of his stories is set on a farm in central flordia where he worked for room and board. In his free time he snapped off these wonderful shots. Keep up the great work Jake!
Check out his website where he has written the stories that correspond with each photo collection.
Hannah Teter and Her Very Sweet Cheeks
We here at nemo love helping others and we love snowboarding…so naturally we love the one and only Hannah Teter. A gold metalist and olympic snowboarder, life time shredder and younger sister to two amazing snowboarders and one sweet talkin’ rep. She really stands out as one amazing young woman.
She has started numerous foundations to raise money for those in need including selling maple syrup and other products online at Hannah’s Gold to provide water to a village in Kenya, sold underwear online to support Doctors Without Borders, and had a Ben & Jerry’s flavor named after her, with proceeds going to charity. She’s raised over $250,000 for Kirindon and at least 40% of all net proceeds from the sale of her Sweet Cheeks panties line is given to charity partner Children International to help feed and nourish children living in extreme poverty.
With a little bit of help from her big bro and friends Hannah has officially launched the Sweet Cheeks Website!! She is joined in the cause by her close friend and fellow shredder Gabi Viteri! With more lovely ladies of the action world sure to be joining the young Miss Teter’s panties with a purpose the gallery is sure to be stuffed with more beautiful babes with big hearts!
As if this wasn’t enough this beautiful young philanthropist is nominated for VH1′s do something award. Join online and giver her a vote!
Chase Jarvis Appeals to tech geeks around the world.
Work flow is of the utmost importance….watch and learn.
HCSC Photo Portfolio Contest
Photos clockwise from top to bottom: Tim Zimmerman, Trevor Graves, Andy wright, and Christy Chaloux.
Give us your best shot and win a free session at the 2010 High Cascade Photo Workshop! Submit your snowboard photos: action, lifestyle, or environment shots accepted. Submission requirements: One organized PDF with a cover page that includes photographer name, phone number, email; all photos should be medium sized, clearly labeled JPGs. Email portfolios to karir@nemohq.com.
Portfolios will be judged by Andy Wright, Christy Chaloux, Tim Zimmerman, and Trevor Graves – some of the most skilled veterans of snowboard photography. Submission dates are June 21, 2010 through July 2, 2010. All winners will be announced on July 9, 2010. The top three runner-ups will receive $100 off of their 2010 High Cascade Photo Workshop.
View all submissions starting on July 2, 2010 on the contest flickr page.
sponsored by HCSC, NemoHQ and ESPN
These Austrians have drank waaaay too much Redbull!
Really?! you people are insane! According to the Daily Mail:
“A skydiver has pulled off an astonishing stunt by climbing out of a glider’s cockpit, crawling along the wing and then somersaulting underneath and stepping onto the wing of a second glider flying below.
Paul Steiner then moves back onto the main fuselage of the second glider while the first glider turns upside down and flies overhead so that he can reach up and hold the tail fin at 100mph, forming a human link between the two aircraft. He then leaps off and parachutes back to the ground.
The spectacular stunt, captured on YouTube, was carried out by the Red Bull skydive team 2,100 metres above the mountains in Styria, Austria. And they look mightily relieved as they returned to their airfield.”
Undertow “testing the waters” Art Opening
If you weren’t here for the Undertow art opening on Friday you missed one awesome party! But the show will be up all week so come on in and check it out. Enjoy the video!
Undertow “Testing The Waters” from alex mertz on Vimeo.
Awesome Interview with Brain Farm
As I’m sure you are all familiar with the pseudo recent epic snowboard documentary That’s It That’s All, by Travis Rice and Curt Morgan. The man’s quiver is extensive and his films are impressive. Watch more of his work, online at the creators project or check out brain farm, his website.
NEMO FIRST FRIDAY!!! “Undertow:Testing The Waters”
NemoHQ Presents: Undertow: Testing The Waters
Artwork by Undertow
Portland, Ore – May 18, 2010 – NemoHQ is proud to present the work of local artists, Undertow in “Testing The Waters,” curated by NEMO opening Friday, June 4, 2010 6-10 pm. The show will run through Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at NemoHQ – 1875 SE Belmont Street in Portland, OR.
“Testing The Waters” is the debut art show for three best friends and former college classmates who share the same passion for art, design, and ground beef tacos. Since moving to Portland a little over two years ago, all three artists have collaborated to create an art collective that serves as a creative outlet for their graphic style and subject matter. That art collective became Undertow: three aquatic-based creatures that are visual representations of each artist’s personalities and interests. The art and design in “Testing The Waters” features not only the experiences, inspirations, and commentary of the artists, but also a collaboration with the Jordan Brand to give back to a local charity. 100% of the proceeds for select pieces will be matched by the Jordan Brand and donated to St. Mary’s Boys Home.
Artist Statement:
About Toyhippo: Undertow’s only freshwater creature is Toyhippo. The art surrounding Toyhippo is mostly drawn from life experiences and encounters. His expression reveals his quirky, silly, and sometimes perplexed personality. Although colorful and friendly, he also tends to get rather handsy after a couple long islands, especially in the company of lady wildebeests.
About Ohb:
Ohb is Undertow’s deepest lurking and most mysterious creature. His art is centered around not only his secretive nature, but includes a fusion with other inspirational and iconic land creatures (humans). Ohb can be a little too intense at times, but everyone seems to get along with him fine as long as he washes his tentacles after emitting ink. He does have a bit of a temper. We are helping him work on that.
About Whalington:
Finally, Undertow’s rarest creature is Whalington. The subject of Whalington’s art is his scarce and endangered condition, which often displays threats to his well-being, as he is the only one left of his kind. Though he appears aloof, he is merely a sensitive chap who just needs a little encouragement. Frankly, we could all do without his passive aggressiveness. Don’t mention the overbite as confidence is already an issue here.
The NEW Michael Cogliantry!
He has done it! Officially made his website a-new. His work always has amazing personality and a sense of fun; to give us a hint of the fun his shoots really are he give us as much behind the scenes action as he can! His new site is not only easy to navigate but its set up in blog format so we get a fresh update as soon as he can show us! Michael, we will continue to enjoy your amazing website.
Here’s a job he did for bell with Studio Nemo. See I told you…fun!
Bell One Step Behind the Scenes Video from Michael Cogliantry on Vimeo.
Join US for 180 South
The awesomeness is flying in today!
Watch the 180 South teaser here!
Chris Malloy’s 180º South made its world premiere at the Santa Barbara Film Fest, and now the boys are taking the show on the road. Starting this Saturday in San Diego, please join us for any of the upcoming premieres and stick around for some Q&A with the Malloys and Jeff Johnson… plus a musical performance by special guest Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse. Tickets and showtimes at woodshed.com.
Mark Warren Jacques & Seth Neefus’ Traveling Art Show
Yesterday evening i received a wonderful surprise….a Mr Seth Neefus, he was making his rounds promoting his new traveling art exhibit Free Life Center. Which launches this Wednesday – May 26th – 8PM at the Holocene - 1001 SE Morrison – Portland, OR – 97214. Entry is $5 – All proceeds benefit Free Life Center’s west coast tour.
For just 5 bones you are sure to be entertained with enchanting musical performances by Inside Voices, E.B. Harris & the Afterlife Revival, Pioneer, Tasche de la Rocha, Weaver, & The Old Friend Band. I’m sure I will see you there!
Heres some more info on the tour and exhibit:
Hello Friends,
The time has finally come for us to hit the road with Free Life Center. Its an exciting time. We have almost three months of
exhibitions planned, that will take us from Vancouver B.C to San Diego with stops all along the way. Its sure to be an amazing journey.
And so it is with complete joy that we invite you and all your friends to the Free Life Center launch party. This magic send off will include the unveiling of the Free Life Center structure, exhibited for the first time in its fully realized form, complete with art, video, color, sound, and love.
The night also marks the release of Free Life Journal – Entry two -Building, a new publication documenting the construction of the structure. Produced in collaboration with the independent publishing house Container Corps.
MASH SF at Project Space
One of the most entertaining, fun and laid back clients I have ever had the opportunity to work with is hands down Globe Bicycles. The brains behind the brand are not only actually avid bicyclists but they are intelligent, stylish, friendly and just all around cool people! One of the brains on two wheels is Garrett Chow, who is part of a group of like minded gas haters who call themselves MASH. They will be at Arkitip’s Project Space in LA this weekend….check it out!
22 May 2010 – 6 June 2010
The sport of cycling is one for all. The professional sport of cycling is one for a select few. By invite only, you have to prove your worth on the roads to share with the PRO peloton. The Tour of California, the premier stage race in the USA, attracts the highest level of riders from that PRO peloton. And then there is us.
We are an enthusiastic group of cyclists who have come from various endeavors to focus and share our passion for riding bikes. Not to be told where, with whom, or what we can ride, we enjoy the challenges associated with doing what we feel. Crashing the course of the 2009 Tour of California was such a challenge. 9 Days, 700 Miles, one gear ratio at a time.
The show presented along Arkitip and Incase is a summation of the time we spent on our bikes. Artifacts and documentation of the events and effort put into such a pleasurable feat are on display to show a glimpse of what it is like to challenge yourself and the machines we ride.
Please join us for…
Revisit MASH Tour of California
Video presentation, photography installations, award ceremony and much more.
22 May 2010 – 6 June 2010
Opening reception
Saturday 22 May 2010
18:00 – 22:00 PST
Project Space
603 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
+1 323 938 8818 Telephone
Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 – 19:00 PST
The Anguish of Chernobyl By Jim Krantz
“The Anguish of Chernobyl”, a look at Jim Krantz’s documentary project in the “Forbidden Zone” and the village” inhabitants occupying the forgotten and overlooked world they survive in.
A stunningly beautiful essay by Photographer Jim Krantz. For those of you unfamiliar with the Chernobyl disaster, it was what is considered one of the worlds worst nuclear power plant accidents. Back in 1986, there was a reactor meltdown and the power plant caught fire which sent a plume of nuclear smoke over large parts of Northern, Southern and Eastern Europe as well as the Soviet Union. 60% of the fall out landed in Belarus. As you can imagine this caused a major evacuation and deterioration of the civilization. Chernobyl Ukraine is now considered one of the most radioactive places on the planet.
Although the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and certain limited areas remain off limits, the majority of affected areas are now considered safe for settlement and economic activity, however due to the fear of exposure those areas remain nearly desolate.
Vice also did an awesomely entertaining piece in The Vice Guide to Travel on the radioactive land of Chernobyl…watch it below.