Come join in our talk on June 17th in Los Angeles, when Rachel Murray Framingheddu, Amy Graves, and Photo Editor Aimee Santos and myself talk about the times it has been a plus, and/or a challenge, as a woman working red carpet events. RSVP via this link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/female-photographer-roundtable-tickets-5546740450
Last night continued my “My LA” series photographing Vans shoe designer Lindsay White Funk in her favorite SoCal location: Veteran’s Parkway running trail. She was game for anything! I told her she probably wanted to be careful with that statement as I might ask her to jump out of a plane with me.
@DannyZuker thx for the counsel in your THR “Twitter War” column this week. You boosted my confidence in my combatant choice; she has, after all, written 4 self help books. PS. Thx too for posing for this 2010 #Emmy press pic w/ your pal @ericstonestreet. #twitterwar #THR #thxforthelaughs
One of the early shots of me working the red carpet for Tom Hanks’ 2002 AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards; talking to producer Todd Hughes, with photog Jeff Kravitz behind us. What a great find at my parents’ house this 4th of July weekend.
1/24/2013
This week I was asked to photograph an ensemble shot as PR for a group of young film Writer / Directors to help promote their film “About Abigail”.
I really love the concept of their film! 6 male Writer/Directors tell 6 different love stories via the casting of separate guy leads but with the same actress.
While love stories are often told … generally the ones told by men (in my humble opinion) only go surface deep – but with this one (well, with these six films as one feature) they are digging deeper emotional ground. Of course it’s not all so serious …
So when we got together in front of my camera I asked them to bring their characters to light – and with a little humor – as we honored those greatest of Vanity Fair covers: the ensemble shot.
PS. IndieWire named them KickStarter project of the day yesterday here: http://www.indiewire.com/article/project-of-the-day-6-writer-directors-6-short-films-one-girl-one-feature
Pictured (L-R):
Writer/Directors of “About Abigail”: Jeffrey Hersh, Marc Kosin, Joselito Seldera, Michael Callahan, Corbin Frost, David Lee
ELLE, who was a media sponsor of Step Up Women’s Network‘s “Stepping Up in the City” Event in Los Angeles (in November) has a little something extra for you in their February 2012 issue … like a special Valentine’s treat see how exclusively for Elle readers you can enjoy a six month membership to Step Up Women’s Network! Visit suwn.org/freemembership. See my photo of new Step Up members on page 128 of ELLE (below). LOVE, Amy
Step Up Women's Network Members, photo by Amy Tierney
The f8f11 crew gathered downtown at Vibiana this week for “Stepping Up in the City,” the largest annual membership event for Step Up Women’s Network. Amy shot the event, I worked the crowd, and our favorite makeup mistress, Jill, manned the membership table. Over 450 women came to mix, mingle, and honor just a few of the individuals who have gone above and beyond for the philanthropic woman’s group. Ali Brown, Fresh Events Company, Jenn Harrison, Ashley Jones, Jill Michnick, Lia Saeteurn, Diane Reichenberger all received the Commitment to Philanthropy Award for 2010 for raising a combine $70,000 For Step Up Programs!
Step Up is an organization very near and dear to f8f11 Images. Amy has been a member for over four years and in the Fall of 2006 she crafted one of Step Up’s most successful and popular teen programs, “I Dream To . . .”
Amy Tierney poses for a picturewith a student, photo courtesy of Laura Grier
The after-school program teaches teen girls basic camera skills, and uses photojournalism as a medium for exploring their own dreams, as well as the world around them. The program was such a hit that Step Up adopted the program nation-wide. A camera is a powerful tool for exploration and communication and the “I Dream to . . .” project allowed the girls to explore their thoughts and goals and to get close to a few of the women who will help them achieve those goals. I asked Amy how she came to start the project, she replied ” I was volunteering with other photography charities but I loved what Step Up was doing with the teen girls. When the opportunity to start this new photography program came around, I acted on it. It allowed me to combine two things I am passionate about.” One of Amy’s former students, Isidra “Lulu” Favela, gave an impassioned and inspiring speech about the hope, direction and confidence that Step Up programs have given to her.
Lulu Favela and Jess Weiner engage the crowd at "Stepping Up in the City"
“Stepping Up in the City” was not only a fun night out – it was the event where I met Amy and where I first joined Step Up! It was so rewarding to see how far I, and all the ladies of Step Up, have come since then. I thought back to that first event and being so nervous to actually ask a professional photographer for a chance. From intern to employee, working with f8f11Images has been such a rewarding and fulfilling experience. From that first Step Up event, I could never have imagined what was in store for me. I renewed my membership at Stepping Up in the City and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead! See the entire gallery of pictures, here! Stay Inspired, LA – Amanda Jude Abraham
You can listen to global imaging company SanDisk (www.sandisk.com) interview Amy about her work here:
Hi friends. Last week on January 21, 2010 SanDisk (www.sandisk.com) flew me up to San Francisco to be photographed for their latest Advertising campaign.
Here’s a behind the scenes video of the shoot:
I hope you enjoy and I look forward to photographing you soon !
Amy Tierney / Thrive Images 