Notes From the Home Office » Shout Out

Keeping Good Company at Bransch

ryandonne — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:18:54 +0000

The über-awesome agency Bransch has highlighted my Behind the Curtain polling project as “inspiration” for it’s readers. I’m quite honored to be keeping company with the likes of Olaf Blecker and the rest of the talented photographers and illustrators represented by the Hamburg-based agency. Thanks Bransch.

And Dear Readers, please go check out their artists. You’ll leave totally inspired.

The Talented Mr. Donnell

Ryan Donnell — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:54:04 +0000

So my talented younger brother, Colin, was in town last month. He was touring with the Broadway show Wicked. (He was playing Fiyero for all those who actually know the show.) It was great having him in town, since we haven’t lived in the same town for any length of time since I was in high school.

Of course, when Colin’s visiting, for any decent amount of time, it’s become tradition to reshoot his acting headshots. This is not something I do for anyone other than Colin. And of course, this time around, he and I put it off until the absolute last day we both had time to do it.

So, as an excuse to post some images to my blog, here are some images from our 2-hour, bare-bones shoot. (We didn’t even get to finish one glass of whiskey during the shoot!) He IS a handsome devil, ain’t he. Check him out, he’s on The Facebook. I’m sure he’s going to be the next big thing, or at least star in a commercial or two someday.

A Bit o' Buzzzzzzz

Ryan Donnell — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:46:53 +0000

So I’m knee chin deep in production right now for a ad shoot, but I’ve got a little bit of news about a web launch. And on top of that, I’ve received a couple of nice shout-outs this week.

First, I’ve launched a dedicated site for my ongoing Philadelphia Polling Place Project. It was put together by my good friend Robert West. Check it out. And for all of you on my mailing list, keep an eye out for a postcard with the info about the launch.

On that same note, the Committee of Seventy, an election watchdog group here in Philly, has highlighted my voting project on their homepage. Seventy is a fantastic organization and I’m deeply honored to be linked by them.

I was also notified that my portfolio was selected in the Portfolios of the Month section by the good people at Photoserve. Check out the rotating slideshow on their homepage.

Now I’m signing off for awhile to get some work done. Please keep your voice down.

This Just In….

Ryan Donnell — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:27:42 +0000

Congrats are in order for my friend and former colleague Damon Winter. The NY Times photographer

was given the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for his coverage of Obama’s presidential campaign.

I’ve always said Damon is one of the best photographers I’ve ever known. He’s also a really nice guy and so handsome. Just look at that mug.

Congrats Damon.

Shout Out: Aurora Photos

Ryan Donnell — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:16:45 +0000

Back from a short vacation to the Heartland to see the in-laws and my parents. I got a short note from my buddy Peter Dennen, the Director of Photography at Aurora Photos, letting me know that the agency has chosen to highlight some of my images in the Creative Hub section of their website.

I’ve always said that, in the course of running a photography biz, I only want to work with good people. And Aurora is filled with those kinds of people.

Every year they throw a great party for their contributing photographers on bucolic Sebago Lake in Maine (evidence: photos here) and they’re always thinking of fascinating ways to push their photographers creatively. Evidence: this cool project celebrating Aurora’s 15th anniversary.

Thanks for the Shout Out, Aurora