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September 2008One year later and the Renegade Photo Shoots concept has taken on more legs and is branching out to other cities and adding new adventures. In the following pages we profile the fun and excellent images a band of eleven photographers created the day before PhotoPlus Expo, October 17, 2007. This is the debut Renegade magazine created through the MagCloud self-publishing Web site.

What was originally envisioned as a great opportunity to get together with fellow photo fans in town for a trade show, turned into a structured day with an eclectic mix. Renegade planned and organized an educational photography day with an aim to expose all to situations, subjects and environments not normally experienced in day-to-day work. The recipe intentionally brought together a merry mix-up of participants from diverse backgrounds so as to make the most from peer learning. At each assignment a lead photographer stepped forward to provide tips and tricks for best capturing the assignment. Participants interpreted to their vision, shared images with one another and moved on to the next shoot. Their images can be viewed online; visit www.renegade-pr.com and click the Albums link.

Renegade shooter Helene DeLillo of Helene DeLillo Photography says, “As a creative person, it’s essential to stay inspired and open to new concepts and visual ideas. Shooting side-by-side with other pros that I would not normally have the chance to work with makes the Renegade program so valuable.”

Participant Sam Posten shares, “It was VERY educational and fun. Hope I was able to give back to the event as much as I got out of it.”

Kathy Leister, who works for the Herald Community Newspapers, adds, “I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to see photography through different eyes in the midst of a typical intense Manhattan day.”

Renegade is planning additional City Shoots in locations throughout the U.S. and is cultivating a new education series called Shoot with the Stars. Shoot with the Stars borrows from the traditional single day course with hands-on learning and practice, but our instructors are anything but normal; these are the Renegades -- the rules breakers -- so expect the learning, the subject matter and the presentation to be, well, rather Renegade.

Martha BlanchfieldChief Renegade

Martha@renegade-pr.com

Renegade City Shoots: Manhattan 2007

October 17, 2007

With a name like Renegade don’t expect to do things normal nor normally. Our shoots are eclectic, unexpected and varied.

Where’s the Water Taxi? Lead: Eric Neilsen

China Town Park Lead: Alicia Hansen

Shoot Like a Paparazzo Lead: Henry Flores

Street Fashion Leads: Gisela Prishker and Mike Larson

Studio Beauty Leads: Helene DeLillo and Philip Stark

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where's the water taxi?Charter Renegades met at the Javits Center on a sunny and crisp morning, October 17.

Lead shooter Eric Neilsen stepped forward to set the pace for the day. He produced a small album with examples of his work, talked about his area of expertise– printing– and

was soon tugged from behind, “We need to hit the road.” The band set off on foot, heading up a few blocks to Pier 84, the northmost stop on the New York Water Taxi line.

When planning a debut expedition with numerous details in a metro 3,000 miles on the other side of the country, say for example Manhattan, the last thing you want to go

wrong is for one of the models to not show up; especially not right off the bat. A phone call two days prior confirmed that yes indeed the taxi was still running. Perhaps the more

appropriate question would have been, “Will the taxis still be running day after tomorrow, Wednesday, October 17?” Not to worry, the gang was content warming up taking shots of

the dock, a young boy at play, plus candids of one another. When a few NYC workers on clean-up duty passed by we could not resist the photo opp. to nab one of the guys lying

down on the job– in the back of a service vehicle chatting away on his cell.

With a name like Renegade don’t expect things to be normal; the team easily adjusted to a lack of water transport. We hailed cabs and headed south.

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“What do you get when you take a bunch of photographers and set them loose in

Manhattan the day before PhotoPlus Expo? A grand old time and tons of pictures.”

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china town parkAfter some en route ‘dueling taxi photography,’ the team reassembled in China town and made their way past open air vendors selling fresh fruit, fish, vegetables and tourist trinkets. NYC photographer Alicia Hansen had hand-picked this destination for its divine slice of life photography potential. The group clustered round to listen to Alicia’s vision for the destination while viewing several of her images.

By 11am nearly every park bench was filled with locals come to socialize, play games or just stop to rest as they lugged home groceries. Photographers soon fanned out to explore nearby shops, the neighborhood and the park’s social groups rapt in debate. Eventually all returned to compare photos and stories. Everyone experimented with gear on loan from Nikon and donated by California Sunbounce.

Next stop: a shared meal at a corner Chinese restaurant, followed by a short trek up a few blocks to find celebrities.

photo by alicia hansen

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“I t was VERY educational and fun. Hope I was

able to give back to the event as much as I

got out of it.” Sam Posten, participant

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shoot like a paparazzoAfter posing for a group shot, the gang hit the streets and headed to café central. Assignment: learn to shoot like a paparazzo.

In town for an Apple store presentation the night prior plus a network television interview, both Henry Flores and Brad Elterman of Buzz Foto Los Angeles were enthused to show Renegades polite techniques for shooting celebrities when on a ‘hosedown.’ Flores offered gear suggestions, tips and pointers, plus a bit of history describing how his profession had gained such a bad rap; he elaborated on why he and peers are often referred to as the ‘dog pack’

Soon Flores’s eagle eye spied Canadian actress model Marie-Lise Lachapelle and beau at an outdoor hot spot. Working from afar, Flores angled his camera to optimal vantage and captured images that trade mags want most – celebs and stars in everyday acts and not staged, pimped poses. Marie-Lise must have caught on because she did not seem to mind so many shooters close to her Sauvignon. Nor did she mind it when enthused Renegades trailed as she and sweetie strolled down the block.

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“Part of the paparazzo experience is dealing with the rush and mass

of other shooters.” lead photographer Henry Flores, Buzz Foto

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street fashionYou just know folks will stop and stare if there’s a pretty gal vamping in the street. How about two pretty ladies? How about two ladies with a flock of photographers taking pics in Little Italy around 4pm before the dinner crowds arrive?

Photographers Gisela Prishker and Mike Larson directed the Renegade street fashion shoot – by far the most crowd-stopping that day. As the ladies posed against lamp posts and doorways, the Italian waiters made cat calls and flirted. With one of the models high-stepping it through an intersection, two Campagna T-Rex cars pulled past to park at a nearby bistro. The drivers hopped out and came over. One said, “The ladies are welcome to pose in the cars.” We made an ‘automatic’ shift to nab more fab photos using the cars just as the sun sank and headlights started streaming down the street.

Bonus at this stop– one Renegade landed photography work with the T-Rex folks, and our street model (pulled from the growing crowd watching the shoot) was hired for assignment and is today a budding photographer!

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traipsed about the city taking pictures and acting pretty friggin' cool.”

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studio beautyHuge kudos to Philip Stark for studio loan and Helene Delillo for her splendid connections helping us land model and professional makeup artist. The final shoot was a calm and relaxing chance to hang indoors and learn from Helene.

All gathered round to view samples of Helene’s past editorial work. She honed in on the necessity of absolutely getting the makeup perfect to avoid backend hours or edit work; with the higher resolution cameras, nothing gets past the lens. She offered an overview on proper use of color checker chart, then eased lighting and model into position. After snapping a few, she shared her images. There was then time for each Renegade to photograph the model and interpret visions to their eye.

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“I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to see photography through different

eyes in the midst of a typical intense Manhattan day.”

Kathy Leistner, participant and photographer with Herald Community Newspapers

The NYC 2007 Renegades

photo credits1. eric neilsen2. e. sapwater3. sam posten4. alicia hansen5. eric neilsen6. e. sapwater7. alicia hansen8. alicia hansen9. alicia hansen10. kathy leistner11. kathy leistner12. sam posten13. sam posten14. henry flores15. eric neilsen16. henry flores17. kathy leistner18. eric neilsen19. kathy leistner20. gisela prishker

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21. gisela prishker22. kathy leistner23. eric neilsen24. kathy leistner25. kathy leistner26. eric neilsencover: alicia hansenwelcome (top to bottom):

sam posten, eric neilsen, henry flores, kathy leistner, sam posten, gisela prishker, gisela prishker

table of contents:kathy leistner & sam posten

photo by alicia hansen

The NYC 2007 Renegades

Next Up:

City Shoots: San Francisco

Saturday, October 4, 2008

NYC Photo Challenge

at PhotoPlus Expo

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Miami Shoot with the Stars

November 15, 2008

Interested in joining us? Visit www.renegade-pr.com/photoshootsabout.html or send email to info@renegade-pr.com

About RenegadeRenegade offers a branded series of photo education experiences in cities around the U.S.

There are hundreds of photo education programs on the market, but none have the renegade

vision. Renegade does photo education differently. We create assignments and environments

that not only test a photographer's creative and technical skills, but also comfort level. Renegade

shoots are eclectic, unexpected, varied and always have a dash of 'Wow, you did what?'Through our three program tracks, Renegade City Shoots, Shoot with the Stars and the Sip and

Shoot Series, we build environments where photographers can cover a variety of subjects, try new

techniques, learn from one another, push creative envelopes, gain hands-on time with new gear

and have a blast photographing things they would not normally shoot.

www.renegade-pr.com

Helene DeLillo* www.helenedelillo.comBrad Elterman www.bradelterman.comHenry Flores* www.buzzfoto.com

Alicia Hansen* www.aliciahansen.com

Mike Larson* www.mikelarson.com

Kathy Leistner www.leistnerphoto.com

Eric Neilsen* www.ericneilsenphotography.com

Sam Posten www.navesink.net

Gisela Prishker* www.gprishkerimages.com

E. Sapwater www.shapeshifter.us

Philip Stark www.starkstudio.com

*lead photographer

photo by eric neilsen

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