The Collective is a loosely formed group of photographers from around the world. We share an enthusiasm for photography that knows no boundaries. Working with us to build your brand, create dynamic images for your clients, or complete your visual strategy in social media is super easy. We bring years of creative output to every gig.
The photographers in these pages are ready with solutions for your visual challenges. We are tested. we are hungry. We want to save the world from boring, uninteresting, and lazy photography.
We are on a mission of enlightened visual integrity.
An analog (paper) version of the book is available at Blurb. The book is offered at wholesale. It is very nicely printed and would make a great addition to your photographic inspiration library.
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Contact is easy.
We have no representative, so you can contact any of the over 60 photographers using our own contact info. No middle-folks.
Visit our websites to see more of what we do, then send us an email, or simply give us a call.
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Initial Collateral Design for Professional Speaker
My partner Robin and I have just completed a gig for Health Care Specialist Kelli Shepard. Robin is a Branding Expert (www.robinbramman.com) and she put together a brilliant brand strategy for Kelli. I am doing the photography and graphic design. Web design may be...
On the Power of Imagery
Fashion Photographer Nick Knight on the power of the photograph, and its global reach; "Having a phone and an Instagram account means that I can create images on my own. When I first started using it a couple of years ago, it reminded me of the 70s, when I first...
Six Reasons Why You Should Hire a PROFESSIONAL Photographer
Most people will go through life without ever having to hire a professional photographer. Unless we are talking about wedding photographers, or portrait photographers who photograph our kids for school, most folks just never have a need for a commercial photographer....
15 Free “Urban Color” Images for Bloggers/Designers
Free for personal or commercial use, these urban color closeups can be used for backgrounds, textures or simply bits of color. See the whole group of them here. You can also download the entire set as a zip file in the page. Enjoy.
Are “Brands” the Next Big Trend in Photography?
They are indeed, according to Paul Melchor. The influence of social media and brand identification are quite a powerful force. And where once editorial ruled the sensibilities of the advertisers, it is now "brand" photography that is engaging the ad world. Images...
The Marketing Roller Coaster… Get Off of It
Many of us struggle with the roller coaster of marketing then getting busy - when you are busy you don't market, so then you get not busy and start marketing - cycle up again. The key is to create a working plan, commit it to a calendar and then MAKE those commitments...






