It is with extreme pleasure that we announce the induction of magazine, environmental, portrait and travel photographer Ian Spanier into our growing family of Rising Stars of Photography. Ian, our jurors have determined that your body of work, achievements, mastery of the craft and demonstrated devotion to the continual advancement of your art have earned you this recognition as a Rising Star. We look forward to watching your career and creative style grow to cement your place in the worldwide photographic community and become an inspiration to other aspiring photographers.
Ian Spanier
Vitals:
Ian Spanier -- In his own words- Home Base: New York, New York
- Website: http://www.ianspanier.com
- Contact: ian@ianspanier.com
- Publication History: GQ (photographer and photo editor), Field and Stream, Muscle & Fitness Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller, Psychology Today, Flex
- Awards/Exhibits: Conde Nast group shows, UC San Bernadino and DIVAS groups shows, SPD Merit Award 2006, SPD Merit Award 2007, American Photography 2007
- Current Project: Book project for Altadis Cigar and Playboy Enterprises
- Photographic Interests/Specialities: Photojournalism, environmental, portrait, travel
- Available for Assignment Photography: ian@ianspanier.com, 917-723-6410, or Agent, Emily Dunn, emily@evcreative.com, 212-477-0240
"I became interested in photography at the age of 6 when my parents gave me a point and shoot camera. I was never in a position to learn anything more than basic 35mm in schools, so I strove to teach myself all formats and lighting. Initially, I disliked Photoshop as I always loved the darkroom. But, after spending as much time at the computer as in the darkroom, I became a huge fan.
Currently I am hoping to push my career forward in 2009 to shoot more advertising. I have been working with my agent, Emily Dunn of EV Creative on a short list of target clients. Along with that, I am always keeping an eye out for other potential clients.
Creatively, I am working on continuing to push some new "looks" I have created in Photoshop. My work continues to concentrate on a consistent look, something I think my clients would be comforted by. In addition, I am working on a couple of book projects, one with great help from Mary Ellen Mark's Archivist, which I am very psyched about.
I would like to win a few more awards in the coming year. I've merited a number of them this year- which I'd like to turn into medals."
Ian Spanier -- A Diverse Portfolio
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What others say:
"Ian Spanier is one of the top photographers I’ve worked with. His photography is consistently excellent. His versatility allows us to hire him for many different types of photo shoots. As a result, he has photographed a multitude of covers and features for Muscle & Fitness, Flex, and Muscle & Fitness Hers magazines. Whether he shoots in a gym location or on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean - we’ve always received remarkable results. He is one of our most flexible, creative and productive photographers. His professionalism is evident on all shoots, and his work is always impressive."
- Leith O'Leary, Photo Editor, Muscle & Fitness Magazine
"I have worked with Ian for over 5 years. Whenever I call him for a job there is this sense that I have absolutely nothing to worry about. He just gets it. Overall, Ian has all the qualities that make for a great photographer: talent, technical ability and a great personality to work with."
- Amy Berkley, Photography Editor, Field & Stream Magazine
Rising Stars Jurors' comments:
"Ian is producing work at the pinnacle of quality, technically, and in terms of content. His imagery is very editorial in feel, but at the same time, in many cases, it is beautiful by itself regardless of whether one knows the celebrity or other person."
"Ian will be a top pro someday -- soon. Great vision and lighting skills. He is the real deal."
