I have four conceptual shots in the March issue of Smart Money Magazine.  They turned out wonderfully and the reason, besides loving what I do, is that I enjoy the collaborative process. They called me about a job and I was tasked with conceptualizing photos for the four sections of the magazine:  Invest, Pick, Plan & Spend.  I brainstormed with my team over lunch and then provided the client with 10 or so sketches.  I am a photographer and cannot draw to save my life, but I have really begun to like doing quick sketches.  I won't bore you with all the details, below is a couple of examples followed by the tear sheets.

"The biggest non-monetary benefit that being a member of ASMP has would have to be the copyright advocacy and other work that ASMP does with government. It was sad that the Orphan Works Bill passed but ASMP was in the lead working for all of us, to be our voice. When I first joined back in the 90s I did it for one reason really, that was for a discount on Insurance. And while I admit that can be a nice benefit, I am more interested in the long view issues these days. Do I use my membership benefits for car rentals? Of course, but photographers tend to be a disparate group of loners more concerned with the newest gear. It is nice to know that my dues go, at least in part, to fighting for the big picture."

Food Stylist Ed Gabriels has this Bud Light Platinum ad alllll over the city. Thirsty?