Los Angeles, California https://www.angelasophotography.com/ Image © Angela So Edge of Seventeen First Place – Self Promotion / Personal ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo/video? Angela So: My inspiration was the historic rock music scene of Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles, during the time when musicians and fans put the Troubadour, Roxy and Rainbow Room on the map. I wanted to depict not only the gritty, glam, seductive and outrageous vibe that spawned…
Cincinnati, Ohio https://www.teristudios.com/ Enchanted Greenhouse First Place – Video  ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Teri Campbell: Imagine a crisp fall day.. and a group of young people having a dinner party in a neighborhood greenhouse. That was the concept behind a recent motion project we imagined and produced for Adobe Premium Stock. ASMP: What type of setting inspires you the most? TC: Back when I used to shoot film, (yes I’m…
Jasper, Alabama https://www.jacobhowephoto.com/ Image © Jacob Howe “Fierce” First Place – Advertising ASMP: What type of setting do you prefer? Jacob Howe: Although this is a studio setting, I really prefer location settings more. I love including an environmental element to much of my work. ASMP: What type of lighting did you use for this image or series? JH: For this image, I used a beauty dish with a 15-degree grid and had to create…
New York, New York https://www.gerstvisuals.com/ Image © Richard Gerst “El Malecon” First Place – Editorial ASMP: What was your inspiration for taking this photo? Richard Gerst: Cuban- American actor Carlos Gonzalez, the model, came to the States as a child after his family won the lottery. He still feels strong ties to Cuba. He proposed a trip to Havana and I received an editorial assignment from JON magazine (UK) to shoot while there. I asked Carlos…
UPDATE March 15, 2019: The winners have been announced! ASMP Style 2019 Photo Contest Winners Overview of the ASMP Style Image Contest ASMP Style is the first image contest of 2019! ASMP Style is designed to showcase the important contributions of fashion, beauty and style image makers capturing a form, appearance, or character. The contest is open to ASMP members and non-members. Non-members can join ASMP and participate in the many benefits of membership which include a…