PDN’s New Postcards = Carrie Schechter

"The Paino" from The Lovers Story. ©Carrie Schechter. See the whole series on my website under fashion/stories.

Just received my copy of the newest marketing campaign for PDN’s (Photo District News) Photoserve!! I was thrilled when they asked me a few months ago if they could run my image. I joined Photoserve 2 years ago, they featured me as photographer of the week in the first year which resulted in a surge of visits to my website, I didn’t even think twice at another wonderful opportunity. Thank you PDN!!

Find out all about PDN and Photoserve here.

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Cycle of Style. Behind the Scenes

Recently I photographed a fashion spread for Bicycling Magazine called the Cycle of Style. It’s a special fashion spread that they don’t do very often and I was extraordinarily excited to shoot for them. The shoot was on a beautiful day in NYC,  on set was photo editor extrodinair Stacey Emenecker, Mike Cushionbury was Art Directing, we cast 5 fabulous Ford models, Christopher Ritchey on hair, Deidre from RJ Bennit on Style and Ro on MU. My assistants were Derrick and Ross (Ross took the behind the scenes shots).

We shot all setups twice on two different backgrounds completely across the studio, we worked like cheetahs on 15 shots of espresso, it was amazing. It was a very creatively stimulating set, Mike was changing his game plan with the article as we were shooting, and to see him getting excited just got my creative juices all fired up. The clothes are so HOT! I don’t ride bikes much..I rode when I was 10, and when I tried to get back on one while living in Santa Barbara a few years ago..I actually forgot how. Isn’t there a saying about never forgetting how to ride a bike? Lies…all lies.

The models were gorgeous!! The vibe was upbeat and positive, the pictures came out great. Check out the December Issue of Bicycling Magazine on news stands now! Finals to come soon…

Official Site Here….

Behind the Scenes: Overnight Sensation – Glamour Kills

carrie schechter, the Masters of Glamour Kills, and Gabe Saporta

Glamour Kills met with Gabe Saporta & it is an Overnight Sensation.

I recently was asked to shoot the new line by Glamour Kills and Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta, OVERNIGHT SENSATION. The shoot took place in Chelsea, NY with Gabe & friends and the creative genius of GK. The line is amazing, I’m in love with the Wolf Geek T.

Gabe had a huge hand in the shoot which was great – we were bouncing ideas of each other when needed, he had a good idea of what he wanted, his ideas were solid, & we went for it. Everyone on set was amazing, the shoot was full of positivity.

What we shot is a different style of light than what I’m mostly know for, but it was what was the best way to show the lifestyle of this line. My normal light was a bit too “pretty” for Overnight Sensation. As a people photographer, it’s about people and connecting to your subject. I am technically trained, I can shoot in any style and its easy for me to see light and shape it. I currently enjoy the light I’ve been playing with that makes up my portfolio, it keeps me challenged and it keeps the blood hot and pumping. I love expressing myself through light, I love doing things differently, and I love switching it up. For this light setup we went for simple, direct, sexy, in your face, and to the point …like the line.

I first met Gabe shooting Cobra Starship for AP Magazine last year, and since then we worked on their current myspace together and now OS. Gabe and Glamour Kills are pretty sensational to work for and I am excited to be part of the release of one of the sickest new lines in ‘09.

See the ad campaign wherever Glamour Kills Drops Them (and on my website soon) My official site.

behind the scenes of Carrie Schechter's shoot for Glamour Kills & Gabe Saporta's Overnight Sensation

behind the scenes of Carrie Schechter's shoot for Glamour Kills & Gabe Saporta's Overnight Sensation

Left of center

My exhibition in Venice was amazing!! More to come soon. I’ll be soloing each of these assignments out over the blog – but heres the quick of it.

While in Italy I shot Aponus Cosmetics | Abamo Terme and Federicco Zecchin. It was incredible.

I just shot Lights in Lost Skies for their upcoming album, myspace and press package

It has been released so I can say it now. I shot (Cobra Starship’s) Gabe Saporta new line with Glamour Kills Clothing and its an OVERNIGHT SENSATION!!

My new EP cover with Tina Parol |  Bite My Tongue (Universal Motown Records) is out now – get it on itunes.

I shot Laura Bradford, Andrew Grant, and Tasha Alexander’s new headshots….(Tasha and Andrew were a few months ago, but I don’t remember if I blogged it) They are all authors and are at the top of their game!!

Got 2 new projects in the works (personal projects) I am extraordinarily excited about both of them.

More shoots this week and next week. I can say nothing about who, what, where and when – but trust me when I say they are going to be out of this world!!

My new fashion spread for Bicycling Magazine hits newsstands the beginning of November.

I just got a tumblr account…check it here: http://carrieschechter.tumblr.com/

…so much is happening, the industry is surging and its so exciting to be a part of everything!

my official site: http://www.carrieschechterstudios.com/

My show in Venice!!

In a day I leave for my Vernissage “Walking In Beauty” hosted by the Ministero Della Belleza in Venice Italy. The opening is the 9th of October at the exquisite Bauer | 9:30 pm. | Music by Federico Zecchin. | Sestiere San Marco, 145930124 Venezia (Veneto), Italy

The show will run until the 31st of October (closing on one of my most favorite holidays). The exhibition will consist of about 60 pieces of my work, the set up will be very different from Moscow. The Ministero Delle Belleza gave me quiet a wonderful experience in Moscow, and I am excited for the adventures that await in Venice.

My Moscow Exhibition.

My portfolio link.

Photo is from the Bauer Website. Location of my solo exhibition. Oct 9-31st Venice Italy

Boys Like Girls for AP and Columbia Records

Here are the finals for AP MAgazine and Columbia Records for pop stars Boys Like Girls. See behind the scenes of our shoot by clicking here.

BLG is amazing – AP is amazing and Columbia Records is amazing. The new album is skyrocketing!!

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a quickie

excerpt from a behind the scenes video for a record label

Much has been going on these last few weeks..heres my quick update on my work

Boys Like Girls photos for AP Mag and Columbia Records are out now

Tina Parol new album “Shrinking Violet” and press package for Universal Motown Records is coming out soon

Hot fashion editorial for a fabulous magazine

Ads for an amazing clothing companies new line with frontman   …?…  from  …?…

PDN (Photo District News) Photoserve has asked to use one of my photos on their new marketing post card mailers.  Such a huge compliment. Thank you PDN!! Can’t wait to see it!

I leave for Venice Italy on the 6th of October to attend my solo exhibition Walking In Beauty hosted by the Minsterio Della Belleza at the Bauer October 9th.

Shot a new singer named Tara J. King for her press kit.

…more projects in the works, and although I’ve had to put my secret project on hold these last few months, this winter I am back at it full throttle and I expect it done and released within the year.

Thats been the latest…can’t wait to post the new work, Italy, shoot more work….I am so excited for all of it.

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Michelle in her Lingerie…

Recently I shot lovely actress, model and television hostess Michelle Davies. Michelle wanted to do something sexy for her new press run and book. When she got to the studio she told me she wanted to do all lingerie instead of half and half and we went for it. I love working with Michelle, she’s funny, she pushes herself, she understands how to use her body in front of the lens, and she’s unbelievably charming.

Here’s a bleached out 600 Polaroid (Below) and one of the finals (Above).

Images to be released soon here….

Boys Like Girls – behind the scenes of our latest shoot for AP

Recently I had the pleasure of photographing pop stars Boys Like Girls for the October Issue of Alternative Press Magazine. The shoot was hysterical, I had a lot of fun, and got an enormous amount of great shots. The guys were up for anything, so we were able to play around with different set ups. Meeting them its not hard to see that BLG loves their fans & they love what they do. They are extremely passionate about their music and their message, with a great vibe, and entertaining stories.

The Boys Like Girls crew is exactly who they are, no fake airs, no bullsh*t, which is always refreshing and it makes for an amazing shoot with total freedom. They’ve been touring for a few years straight and will continue to hit the road with the release of their new album Love Drunk.

Check out their myspace and new video with Ashley Tisdale .

Here’s what they said:

Martin: Carrie makes the smallest detail larger than life. I had a blast on the shoot, even though she kept asking to see more skin. 

Bryan: Easiest, most fun we’ve had on a photoshoot.

John: Great vibes, Good Times.

Paul: Awesome time, great vibe. Flew-by, especially considering we’re running on little sleep. Get at me  .

FINALS COMING SOON!!!

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the last shot of the day shot by my asst. Lauren. l-r: Paul, Martin, Me, John, Bryan

Film Noir….

Part 4 of the marathon shoot, here we have a few of the finals of Kara, Bri and Erin. Minimal retouching on these shots,  just some beautiful girls, some lights, an incredible mua, and a photographer. I play both rolls, I love to direct and I love to just let magic happen. When Bri walked on set and asked if she could cry, I was excited. I love moments like that, raw, uncensored and naked in front of the camera, it takes a lot of trust from the girls, especially when there 7 other models on set as well as assistants, the glam squad, etc., watching you as friends and competitors. I’ve never had any trouble having a model go back and forth from the light to the dark side. I chose all of theses girls because their portfolio showed me something very special, and they exceeded any expectations. Basic, Red, NY Models and Q Agencies are amazing – and Ceri, Boyanna, Kara, Bri, Victoria, Erin, and Valaria – you’re ridiculous! Makeup/Hair: the amazing Roshar

SEE IT ALL!!!

Behind the scenes