Posts in Commerce
beyond the frame: randal ford for redbubble

A piece of art offers a window into another world, transporting the onlooker into a frozen moment of sublimity, awe, fantasy, reverence, or empowerment. By placing artwork in the spaces we inhabit, we make the world of home feel more like our own, offering ourselves excursions of mind and spirit as a reprieve from the chaos of reality, or an antidote to the mundanity of daily life. At Redbubble, the online marketplace where independent artists can create goods showcasing their work, the belief in art’s ability to positively affect our experience and expand our worldview is taken seriously—but not so seriously they miss out on the fun of it.

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see the light: randal ford for frontier communications

These aren’t the first faces Randal Ford has captured in a moment of elation. The commercial photographer’s signature approach to portraiture and lifestyle shots can be seen across his portfolio. Human expression is at the fore of his work, and the particularities of a person (or dog, chimp, or exotic bird, as it may be) are often cast in settings as unique as their subjects.

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randal ford captures the wonderment of kids for primrose

Oh, to be a kid. Brimming with wonder and ever-ready for what’s next and new. When The Richards Group approached Randal Ford with the latest campaign for national preschool group, Primrose, the idea was quite literally a light bulb moment. With a desire to highlight magical instances of discovery, Randal and team spent 2 days capturing wide eyes and wonderment.

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notes from the coast: matthew turley's collaborations with sea island

As rich in history as it is recreation, the prestigious resort, Sea Island, is a coastal destination for many. Having cultivated a trusted rapport with the island, as well as a seamless working relationship with creatives from The Richards Group, photographer Matthew Turley always looks forward to his next seaside shoot.

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shaun fenn and the art of improvisation

As much as we love to tell ourselves that life is a series of controlled decisions (ones that always work in our favor), we know that it’s actually closer to a series of improvisations, that we hope will work in our favor. There is beauty in our unpredictable moments though-- they are what make life special, unique, real. Photographer Shaun Fenn’s latest work for Farmer’s Insurance achieves a kind of polished relatability that feels both sleek and spontaneous, crisp and unscripted.

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america, closed for business

Photographers Jamie Kripke and Michael Prince were thankful when Forbes presented them with a project that was within reach. Jamie with only a camera in hand, and Michael operating his drone, they each traveled within the confines of their community, visually noting the various affects of our pandemic on businesses of all sizes. From vacant parking lots to deserted mom-and-pop shops, the aerial emptiness of these once bustling streets calls each viewer to sit inside the surreal times. The article is aptly titled, America, Closed For Business.

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