Would you like to take an intimate peep through the fabulously offbeat homes of dozens of creative professionals around the world? Could you use some inspiration for new ways to share hundreds of your images that might not be “portfolio worthy,” but which deserve to be seen, nonetheless? If you’ve answered “yes” to either of these questions (how could you not?), definitely check out “The Selby.”
Yesterday, Jain Lemos asked if I was in on “The Selby.” Having no clue what she was talking about, I headed to the site. What I found was a Web presence oozing with creative energy, displaying wonderful, intimate images of creatively-inspired homes.
At first glance I found the site be seem haphazard, a bit confusing, hard to navigate. But after five minutes with with “The Selby,” I understood its crystal clear focus and and the intelligence of its structure, and boy was I hooked. Continue reading ““The Selby”: A Great Way To Approach Web Galleries”
Tags: Architectural Photography, Documentary Photography, Editing Strategies, Interior Photography, Jain Lemos, Marketing Strategies, Photo Editing, Photo Galleries, Photojournalism, Portfolios, Scrapbook Inspiration, The Selby, Todd Selby, Web Presense
So Tuesday Jain Lemos contacts me about whether I might have a Buenos Aires Christmas story and picture package to contribute to News Plink. I don’t know what Plink is, but any project Jain’s involved in is a good one, and I do have some BA X-Mass images I’ve been dying to get out there.
“I don’t know if you’ll want them,” I write. “They’re from ‘Villa 31,’ the city’s most infamous slum.”
Always super efficient, Jain writes back right away, confirming the story without further questions. She’s already run it past Plink’s editor, L.D. Kirshenbaum, and she asks me for a gallery Continue reading “I Even Got A Christmas Tree!”
Tags: Buenos Aires, Christmas in Villa 31, Collaboration, Documentary Photography, Editing, Editing Strategies, Jain Lemos, L.D. Kirshenbaum, News Plink, Photojournalism, Picture Stories, Villa 31
Picking up from the Part I of my interview with photography and publishing consultant Jain Lemos, we learn some of the specific ways photographers of every ilk can benefit from photography consultants, reps and/or agents.
Ethan G. Salwen: Is critiquing photographers work a big part of what you do?
Jain Lemos: Yes. I have been a judge for several competitions, including the upcoming Photolucida 2008 Critical Mass. I am also a portfolio reviewer for North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA) conferences, among others. I write photography book reviews for About the Image and ASPP’s The Picture Professional. Continue reading “Photography Consultant Interview Part II: How She Helps”
Tags: About the Image, ASPP, Jain Lemos, NANPA, North American Nature Photographers Association, Photolucida 2008 Critical Mass, The Picture Professional
“Photographers tend to be lone wolves, often taking on tasks outside their skill sets rather than outsourcing,” says Jain Lemos, a photography and publishing consultant based in Southern California. “Most photographers know that when it comes to promoting and selling their work, they need help. But few hire the right professional.”
As a consultant, Jain Lemos advises individual photographers, photo agencies and other creative professionals involved in all aspects of image making, licensing and publishing. I met Jain a number of years ago while we serving together on the board of American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP). Since then, she has regularly provided me with invaluable insights into the photography and publishing industries, as well as introducing me to a number of people from her impressive network of professional contacts.
Continue reading “Photography Consultant Interview Part I: What She Does”
Tags: A Day in the Life, American Scoiety of Picture Professionals, ASPP, Consulting, Jain Lemos, Mary Virginia Swanson, Photography Consulting
Photography and publishing consultant Jain Lemos is publishing “Mentoring Assignments” on her blog to help photographers get their creative juices flowing. Her suggestions are great for pros seeking artistic and business inspiration.
In her September mentoring assignment, Lemos gives photographers creative ideas for collaborating with writers, illustrators, decorators and even picture framers. If none of her activities appeal to you, they very well may spark ideas for other, valuable self-assignments.
Lemos has only been blogging for a few months, but she has been a powerhouse in the picture industry for a couple decades—growing stock agencies, overseeing major book projects and representing individual photographers. Her busy-savvy knowledge is exactly the kind of information that many photographers are in need of.
Sure, you can hire Lemos for one-on-one consulting or repping to help you make money with your photography. However, now you can gain access to her insights and musings for free. Just sign up for email alerts for her blog or add it to your RSS feeds.
Tags: Business of Photography, Consultant, Consulting, Guidance, Inspiration, Jain Lemos, Mentoring, Photography Consulting
