"This boy walked onto my set in his Superman Jammies. He was a riot but I had only a small window before he got cranky." Jenny Llanes, art director.
"I shot this as a three-piece composite to prepare for a shoot for Virgin Records. They wanted something similar. I was awarded the job." Jenny Llanes, designer.
"Personal work for my music/portrait book." Jenny Llanes, designer.
"This image is part of a lifestyle series I shot in Italy, for stock." Jenny Llanes/Thom Meredith, art directors.
Florence, Italy, Looking at Michelangelo's David. "The door to the museum accidentally opened and people rushed in to see the statue." Jenny Llanes/Thom Meredith, art directors.
Austrian folklore assignment for stock/editorial. Thom Meredith, art director; Andreas Pichler, design firm.
"Greg Laswell album and promotional shoot for Vanguard Records." Jenny Llanes, designer.
"Ashes Divide promotional images for Island Def Jam." Justin Mooney Producer, production designer; Kevin Llewellyn, illustrator; Nick Cope Assistant, lighting design; JP Robinson, art director; Jodi Leesley, designer.
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www.josephllanes.com
Duration: I’ve worked as a commercial photographer for three years. Staff: I have a first assistant, and four assistants who are on call—depending on the job. Education: I graduated with honors from Art Center College of Design in 2006. As a student I won the APA best of show award and a PDN award. Cultural Influences: I spent a great deal of my childhood in Mexico, in amazing light, where I was a quiet observer of people. When I discovered photography, I started by referencing memories of my time in Mexico and i continue to refer back to it. Environment: I believe that the person I’m photographing should be put at ease, so my goal is to earn their trust. i love images that result from the collaboration with art directors. And, I'm fortunate to have an amazing, proficient staff and a very relaxed working environment (music usually is playing on set).Philosophy: My philosophy is to be engaging and honest. I never shy away from feedback and different ways of doing things. I love cultivating relationships and recognizing the talents of others and putting them to good use. At the end of the day, my goal is for everyone to feel a part of something and to be proud of the images that were created.