Sunday, April 3, 2011

Pickerill Creative Blog Has Moved.

Wow, we are growing fast.  We have a new look and a new location.  Please bookmark the new address:
http://pickerillcreativeweddings.com/


Our website www.pickerillcreative.com has a new look also, and we are expanding to make it easier to find what your looking for.  Two new sites will be coming soon.  Make sure and bookmark the new blog and we'll let you know as soon as they are up.

We hope to see you there!

-Luke

Monday, February 28, 2011

Mary & Chris Engagegement session. South Pasadena, CA.

Mary and Chris were soooooo much fun!!!! I can't wait to shoot their wedding.

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Monday, February 21, 2011

Luke Pickerill Photography is now Pickerill Creative!

Pickerill Creative LogoOnce Luke Pickerill Photography, now Pickerill Creative.  Why the switch you ask?  We say, why not!  We are constantly striving to refine even the smallest of details, and we believe “Pickerill Creative” encapsulates the essence of who we are and the artistry behind our work. 


Before we launch this year as Pickerill Creative, we would like to take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights from 2010.


Brides Choice Award
Celebrating an award winning year!
3 Accolades of Excellence Awards Professional Photographers Association (PPA) awards Luke Pickerill Photography in the International Photography Competition, placing amongst the best photographers in the world!

WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards  - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, announced Luke Pickerill Photography as a recipient of this prestigious award for Wedding Photography. 

A Grammy worthy wedding – We enjoyed the privilege of capturing the memories of a cutting edge, Grammy award winning, producer’s wedding.  It was a spectacular day!  In fact, you might just say… it was award winning.

Thank you to ALL our stellar clients who helped make 2010 an incredible success!  We are excited to see what this year holds for Pickerill Creative.  Stay connected to us through our BLOG and Facebook page.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Brides Choice Awards 2011, The Trophy Is In!

We got this cool trophy for being selected for the brides choice awards 2011. We're officially in the top five percent of photographers in out area. Go team!

Brides Choice Award

Thursday, February 10, 2011

The Dark Side of the Lens


DARK SIDE OF THE LENS from Astray Films on Vimeo.

I just came across this on Chase Jarvis blog and was totally inspired.  If you’re a photographer or a filmmaker or a surfer or just want to lead a creative life, whether for money, glory or any other reason, this video is for you.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Luz and Patrick Engaged, Downtown Los Angeles

Luz and Patrick we're awesome, energetic and fun.  They made my job very easy. As soon as I called action they we're in character and having a blast.. Their love really come through in their images.

We had a lot of fun in downtown, but if I may for a moment, vent a little. I am so  tired of every store front, business front, parking lot, alley, restaurant, bar and just about every space in the greater Los Angeles area wanting money if you even approach their general vicinity with a camera.  "Oh no, we charge for that." News Flash: Not everyone with a camera has a Hollywood budget.  Can't two kids in love take a few quick photos on a public street in LA without getting kicked out, asked to leave, told they need a permit or threatened to call the police?  It's really gotten to be so sad... If you are a business owner and Mark Burnett asks you for your space then by all means, you should charge. But come on don't you think we have gotten a little carried away? When I go to almost any other state, the conversation goes something like this:

Me:"Hello, could we shoot in your bar for like 30 minutes?"
Shop Owner: "What is this for"

Me: "This couple is getting married and we're doing an engagement shoot."
Shop Owner: "Sure, no problem. Go ahead and use whatever you want"

Notice in the previous conversation, which actually happened by the way, I even asked to shoot inside the establishment. 

So to all of us LA people,  lets not be so uptight, what do you say?

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I got off four frames before we we're told that we could not shoot anything on this side of the street... I still got my shot.
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So we had to go to the other side of the street.
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Then I just said screw it and we went into the middle of the street.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Life Inside the Box

Pickerill Creative has hooked up with WOD gear. A new clothing company for CrossFit and exercise aficionados!

We did a branding shoot for them a while back (link here) and now we're producing a video series "Life Inside the Box" for their website.

If you have not seen what these guys are doing I strongly recommend you click the link below, head over to their website and check it out!

Link: WODGear.net


LITB: CrossFit High Voltage from WOD Gear on Vimeo.