My talented client, friend and IREON Networking sister, Megan Grand, of MTG Creative Group beat out a throng of contenders to win a major award. Actually, two!!
First, Graphic Design USA awarded MTG an “American Graphic Design Award” for the Bargold Storage Systems Print Ad Campaign. A blast from concept, to creation.
Then, another dream assignment recognized; Newport Tower Website for Cushman & Wakefield & BentallGreenOak. Huzzah!
Major award winners must rise to challenges and obstacles to emerge victorious:
Challenges:
1. Photographing metallic, specular boxes from within, without revealing the lighting, or having it reflect. 2. Conceptualizing the themes of each unit to reflect the various lifestyles and state of storage needs for their residents. What fun conversations ensued.
Thankfully, I had photographed the Bargold team for a Mann Report cover where I had placed the guys inside one of their units. Then, based my experience lighting them, upon lighting the interiors and exteriors. After consulting with knowledgable peers, and a test run, climbing inside storage unit, I was able to formulate a beautiful lighting recipe.
Step one locked in, introductions were made to Megan at MTG as I knew she would be a perfect fit for the Bargold sensibilities. Bingo! MTG elevated the images into the most clever, award-winning copy and advertisements.
CBS Art Director and Stylist, Steven Skopick, would pull his prop closet experience and sense of style, to populate the set design. After my numerous Sandra Lee Food Network TV shows & Magazine Photo Shoot sets & tablescape collaborations, Steve & I spoke the same language.
Dream team locked in, Bargold’s talented builders built the storage units for their client, all the while we were styling the “set”.
Flipping the switch; this time MTG Creative Group headed up the action and brought Jillphotography in on their major project: to capture the sleekest lobby and amenities on Jersey City’s Washington Boulevard, inside Newport Tower.
Challenges:
1. Proximity to Holland Tunnel, impeding Drone flights.
2. Flying Inside new glass lobby with fragile art , fixtures & the amenity rooms.
Client needs drove the walk-throughs, resulting in some of our stills thrusting creative forces to block and shoot video, with nerves of steel, evident on the Newport Tower's website's dramatic opening page.
Best Picture
Like Gene Shepard wrote: "“After the snap of a few sparks, a quick whiff of ozone, the lamp blazed forth in unparalleled glory” The soft glow of electric sex gleaming in the window”
You’ll feel like a trophy-holding “King Of The World” with award-winning imagery, from Jillphotography. Who, would like to thank the academy, clients, and my uber-talented award-winning collaborator:
Megan Grand or MTG Creative Group
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