Chris Machian  30
Chris Machian was born and raised in the diverse working class community of South Omaha. At the age of 10 he got his first job in "news" delivering newspapers for the Omaha World Herald. An infatuation with current events, the ideology of true journalism, and an intense admiration for captivating imagery began to manifest soon after. Chris followed his interest in journalism to the University of Nebraska at Omaha. While in college his work began to appear in the Omaha World Herald, an internship followed soon after. Chris received his degree in Journalism and quickly pursued his career as a freelancer. Always aware of his surroundings Chris's approach is to capture an accurate representation of the moment with little disruption. His work can be seen in Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
Bill Sitzmann  30
Grew up in a nomadic household traveling from Germany, Utah, Texas, Arizona and finishing his tour in the middle of america: Omaha, Nebraska. Spent his childhood with video games, bart simpson, a snowboard and best of all an overactive imagination/short attention span. At 17, bill was recognized in the "Utah State Art Show " for his depiction of his best chilhood friend Dale Webster eating two rainbow trout. The hook was that it was originally shot on black and white infared film, scanned, and colorized in post, to give a hyper real sense that is very much apperent in sitzmann's current work. Thus began the career of a young man who by age 21 would be published in Time Magazine, have his first national cover by 25. By 27 he was featured in Photo District News, and by 28 his work appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone. Bill's career has had a prolific beginning but still promises for much more to come. His client list includes: TD Ameritrade, Sony/BMG Records, and Wenner Media.
Scott Drickey  40
Scott Drickey began his long photographic journey by skateboarding to his uncle Pat's studio after high school at Central to load 4X5 film holders and print in the darkroom. Influenced by the West Coast's daylight perspective he got accepted to attend Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara where he quickly excelled in lighting and established a distinguishable point of view. His young raw talent and tenacity landed him coveted assisting jobs in Los Angeles. He worked freelance for the likes of Peggy Sirota, Michel Comte, and Diego Uchitel. After spending two years as a full-time first for Uchitel, who's work has a day-lit painterly quality, Drickey's insatiable appetite for technical knowledge prompted him to move to New York City. New York studio lighting is more characteristic of a comparative than a formative quality of light in that the light can be manipulated. While in New York Scott accepted an on-camera position with Gilles Bensimon, photographer and creative director of Elle magazine. Drickey endured the challenges of traveling the world while gaining a special sensitivity towards the art of fashion design found in the collections of Azzedine Alia, Kenzo, Comme De Garçon, etc. His enthusiasm and ever expanding lighting repertoire became prevalent as he was published at 25 for a full page in Elle's beauty section. Scott's rapidly growing career as a photographer went into full swing when he attracted a photography rep and he enjoyed a successful career shooting "eyes, lips, and cheeks" in addition to still-life. After seven years in New York Scott moved home to reinvent himself and enjoy the warm quality of life in Nebraska.
Minorwhite Studios is a collective of innovative photographers who produce original image content that can inspire, suggest, and challenge. Each photographer utilizes their own unique cultural experiences and interests to produce truly genuine and fresh imagery. MW's talented staff specializes in architecture, conceptual still life, advertising, and the music and fashion industries. The staff includes documentary image-makers who capture our city, our country and the events that shape our lives.

Quick Pic | bart VARGAS

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Before this shoot I had never met Bart. Althought I had heard his name so many times it felt like I did. He’s an artist curremtly living in Omaha and his work is worth checking out…..

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If The Shoe Fits and the Art of Keeping it Simple

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Scott Drickey was asked to shoot a still life concept to illustrate Robin Donovan’s new book, “Is It Murder Even if She was a Bitch”?

Scott’s process notes for this assignment:

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Robin Donovan Notes

 

She has a massive inferiority complex trying to make up for a child hood lack of self-esteem.

 

Narcissistic, selfish, lacks confidence overcompensates by being outspoken, probably recites what she just heard from someone else.

 

What inadequacy caused her to believe she’s smarter than everyone else?

 

How was she murdered? Where was she? Was she with someone else? Who-co-worker? husband

 

 

TREATMENTS

 

Contrast clean environmental personal space.

 

Large sweeping perspective on street evokes feeling of random person amongst many in world.

 

Well-manicured uber style , handbag, interior room furniture but shoes are element out of place. What are those shoes doing there?

 

Line up of well designed shoes inside yoga studio with hers that are apparently out of place in pool of blood.

 

Murder scene graphic novel feel blood, hair, accessories-gaudy design on sterile clean or rough urban

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If the Shoe Fits

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Quick Pic | What Cheer | john henry MULLER

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From the first time I met John Henry I got the best vibe from him. He’s quiet, honest, talented, and also has the coolest beard…

 

 

Oh and he also makes super fancy websites at What Cheer…

 

 

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SHOLD-It | :15 sec spots

We produced two :15 spots to build brand momentum and interest for the new accessory product “SHOLD-It”. These spots were incorporated in a larger project that included lifestyle still portraits to illustrate the potential uses of this dynamic product.

Director: Bill Sitzmann
DP: Mike Lang
Camera: Kyle Wullschleger
Edit: Torchwerks.
Grip/Electric: 3 Phase
Grip: Blake Harmon
Assist: Jess Ewald
William Hess

More about the product:
“Through sheer magic, this product offers function, fashion and freedom. With a twist, it is magically converted by folding into or out of itself in seconds to reveal either a scarf-like bandolier purse worn across the body, or converted into a handbag to clutch. This year’s premier line will boast all the latest trends in color, pattern and fabric.
One size fits all.”

 

 

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The New Year is already here.

Luc Carl swept through promoting a memoir ? Go Jets, Mets, & Nets!

Dr Marvin Bittner discussed the state of healthcare and the electronic medical record.

Bellows Studio sent Thom Sibbitt down for a head shot and a test drive of my remote controlled flying shark, best gift ever-thanks to my wife, Beth Drickey.

 

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Moving Portrait. | “Les Is More” with The Brunings

Director: Bill Sitzmann

Editor: Jon Tvrdik
Camera: Jess Ewald/Bill Sitzmann
Sound: Jess Ewald

Les Bruning and his wife Madalyn are both educators and artists who have studios at Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The love of art and craft was passed on to Les and Madalyn by their parents, onto their kids, and now reaching another generation into their grandkids….

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Moving Portrait. | The Italian Craftsman

 

 

 

 

Director: Bill Sitzmann
Editor: Jon Tvrdik
Camera: Colin Conces/Bill Sitzmann
Sound: Eric Brouillette

Joe Privitera lives in Omaha. His love of woodworking is only trumped by his love for family and love for opera. All songs are performed by Joe aside from “Rigoletto” beginning at 1:29.

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