Check out Bill's cover for SI's special report on the "Bounty Culture" in the NFL. Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma is shown in his stance before the snap.
News
New Kelby Training Course /
I am extremely fortunate and honored to be joining the KelbyTraining.com team as an instructor. Scott has pulled together a great group of creative professionals, and they do amazing work -- and even better, they are a really generous and fun group of folks.
Scott's blog is part of my daily reading. His new online magazine, "Light It" is another gift to the photo community.
The first of the five classes I've done with KelbyTraining.com will be available Monday, February 20. The course, "Environmental Sports Portraiture" will cover everything from gear to lighting set ups.
The trailer for the course is available now. Check it out:
I Witness /
A new exhibit I Witness at the Bernice Steinbaum Gallery in Miami will feature images from Bill Frakes. The show opens March 10 and will run through April 4. The photography exhibit will bring together the works of twenty-five global contemporary photojournalists/artists, exploring conflict, as depicted by the artists, in terms of experiences that are personal, internal, psychosocial, military, cultural or religious.
Imaging USA /
In New Orleans this week? Bill along with Corey Rich, Mike Corrado, Rod Mar and Cliff Mautner will be presenting at the Nikon booth (#1301) at the Imaging USA show Sunday, January 15 through Tuesday, January 17. It will be a great time to test out the new Nikon D4 and hear first hand about Bill's experiences shooting with it. The presentation schedule is below:
Bill's Guest Article on Photoshop Insider /
Today Bill's guest article is on Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider Blog. Check out his stories from Istanbul and more about his experience shooting with the Nikon D4.
Nikon D4 is Here! /
Keeping a secret is hard, especially when it's a really good secret. Nikon asked me to do some of the image creation for the launch of their new flagship the Nikon D4.
With 16.2 megapixels in a newly designed FX-format image sensor, the D4 handles all lighting conditions seamlessly. The ISO sensitivity range is from 100 to 12800 at normal settings, expandable to ISO 50 equivalent or ISO 204800 equivalent.
The camera has three image area options for Full HD video expanding the possibilities. That's what these guys do, they allow us to have the ability to see things in new ways. Exciting ways. They provide the technology to unleash your imagination.
But for me, the best thing Nikon did with the D4, is what they have always done. They have built a camera that I can depend on to do what I need it to do, seamlessly, every time I push the button.
It gives me more options, more functions, faster response time, better everything, and best of all, tt always works.
This is my life, and I need partners I can depend on. These guys are always there.
Learn more about the new Nikon D4 in the brochure available online now. We will be posting a review of the camera, with examples in the next few days.
Also check out Joe McNally's blog for some more great shots of the Nikon D4 in use. More coming soon...
SI SportsKid of the Year /
The end of November brought us back to Florida for the SI SportsKid of the Year cover shoot for Sports Illustrated Kids. Noah Flegel is only 14 years old and has both World Wakeboard Association’s World and National Championship titles. Very impressive for a kid who isn't in high school yet. This is the first time a wakeboarder has won the SportsKid of the Year award. We can't wait to see what he does next!
Hungry? Grab a Snickers! /
Can't get enough football? The check out the Snickers advertisements Bill photographed for BBDO this fall.
Altpick's Wednesday Tip Jar /
This Wednesday, Altpick highlighted Bill's traveling tips for photographers. Averaging 315 days on the road a year, Bill shares what he travels with and how he protects his gear. Check out Wednesday's Tip Jar now.
PDN Video Guide 2011 /
Bill and Laura are featured in PDN's annual Video Guide. Check out the article highlighting Straw Hat Visuals' gear and how the team uses their lighting equipment, supports and sliders to make every subject more dynamic. Check out the article:
