Photographer/Director/Cinematographer David Black just finished shooting video for Smirnoff’s new campaign with JWT (Jeremy & Claire Weiss photographed).  He also shot publicity images for Epitaph artist Frank Turner, a new video for Au Revoir Simone (coming soon!), and has been shooting an ongoing project for Sony with Music artist Joshua Bell.

Still life + Portrait Photographer, Seth Smoot worked with CITY MAGAZINE on two shoots this month and shot the Pearl Oyster Bar in the West Village for MANHATTAN MAGAZINE.

Friends of Giant Artists, Photographer Elizabeth Weinberg + Wardrobe Stylist Ashley Furnival worked with Iris- NY on a campaign for Sony Ericsson.  Check out the work of these very talented ladies here www.elizabethweinberg.com and here www.ashleyfurnival.com.

Photographer Lauren Dukoff hasn’t stopped!  She recently shot the band One Eskimo for Shangri La, Joe Henry for Epitaph, Lukas Haas and Devendra Banhart for his upcoming release.  She photographed the Dum Dum Girls for DAZED & CONFUSED and worked with Wasteland in L.A. on a fashion shoot.  She also shot Animal Collective for the cover of FILTER MAGAINE!

Wardrobe stylist, Shirley Kurata worked with Elijah Wood for Corduroy Magazine, some behind the scenes photos, etc on Corduroy Magazine’s Blog!  Shirley also worked on a commercial with the incredibly talented director Yael Staav, more details to come!

Director/Photographer Aaron Ruell spent the month in Japan for some well-deserved down time, and won PDN Photo Annual’s “Best Book” award- Congratulations!  You can purchase a copy on the Giant Artists SHOP page- http://giantartists.com/shop.php.

Photographer/Director Michael Schmelling has been working with Anomaly in New York on an assignment for Illy Issimo’s “Moments in Line” blog. So far he’s shot the lines at the Hampton Jitney and Taste of the Upper West Side. Check it out here http://illyissimo.com/us/issimo-moments.  He also worked with DETAILS, shot some short videos & an editorial assignment for WIRED, S MAGAZINE, London’s SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, and a new Op Ed illustration for the NEW YORK TIMES.  Michael worked with the kind folks at Addison on an annual report shoot for ITT Corp.  The book party for THE PLAN (J+L Books) at Aperture Gallery on May 20th was a big hit and lots of fun.  THE PLAN is a finalist in the Best Photography Books of the Year competition at Photo Espana in Madrid and included in an exhibition of the same name that runs from June 4th to July at Matadero Madrid.  And PLEASE TAKE A LOOK and Michael’s new website with TONS of new work, a new News section, videos and more!!!  www.michaelschmelling.com The music video he directed for The Sounds first single “No One Sleeps When I’m Awake” is up on his REEL.  Check it out here!

Flavorpill clearly knows what up… Hope to see y’all on Sunday!

Giant Artists and Filter team up with Lucky Brand to present the first ever Lucky Brand Neighborhood Social Series!

The event kicks off at Lucky Brand’s Santa Monica, CA, Third Street Promenade store on Sunday, June 14th from 3-7pm, with an intimate performance by Bat For Lashes and featuring works by Giant Artists.  Giant Artists’ Blake E. Marquis will be custom screen printing and there will be denim painting by William Lemon III.  Special guests include DJ’s Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel & The Postal Service) and Jason Bentley of KCRW.  Los Angeles-based artist, Florencio Zavala will be creating a live installation on-site.
RSVP REQUIRED FOR THE BAT FOR LASHES PERFORMANCE. Entrance to performance is not guaranteed, early arrival is suggested.  For more info and to RSVP, go to: http://LuckyBrand.com/events.

All are welcome to enjoy afternoon events from 3-5pm.
No RSVP required.
Sunday, June 14th
3-7pm

Lucky Brand
3rd Street Promenade
1215 3rd St.
Santa Monica, CA

See you there!

Check out this new video Jess directed for Basement Jaxx!

Body painting by Giant Artists’ very own Will Lemon III.

Bon appetit!