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Recent work you may have missed

Elaine — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:56:08 +0000

Greetings from the CI office. We have taken a little time out of this lovely afternoon to bring you recent work you may have missed.

Christopher Tovo for Collection Magazine: When great photography and lighting, meets water and fashion.
Thom Rigney for Blundstone: For Blundstone’s catalogue and print campaign we cast real people and took a simple approach to the styling and lighting to create a real and natural feel.
Chris Daile for Metlink: This cuddly campaign was nominated for the ‘Postcard of the Year’ award celebrating originality and promoting art in advertising.
Christopher Tovo’s “snowman” test shot.
Thom Rigney for iSELECT: Shot in conjunction with a 5 day TVC shoot in Sydney, we ended up with an impressive stockpile of pics that will be used throughout the year in numerous campaigns for print, outdoor and online.
Claros Alcaide for Adidas.
Clare Plueckhahn for Red Rock Deli. New from the (Red Rock) Deli, we were asked to capture the yumminess of the gourmet crackers and deli-style-dips and so we did.
Julian Watt for Colonial First State: We shot and post-grade treated the 28 portraits of ‘real faces’ for their ‘Wealth Generation’ print campaign as well as HD video footage for the TVC end-frame.
Chris Daile for Parbury: We were asked to think big, so we created massive purpose built sets for Parbury, while the landscapes and backgrounds were retouched by us.

Sarah and Carlos out on the road

Elaine — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:47:29 +0000

We are constantly out on the road (and in the air) meeting people and showing off our white shiny folios. Sarah and Carlos were on the plane to Singapore last week, here are some shots of Sarah and Carlos at a client lunch. We don’t know how yummy lunch was, but the view to and from Marina Bay sands sure is tantalising.

If you would like to catch up, email us, call us or come visit us at the studio. We can’t promise an equally splendid view, but we do have amazing images to show.

Kids with style and attitude

Elaine — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 01:20:21 +0000

The collaborative relationship between Chris Daile and Deryll Naidoo helped bring the Fred&Frank brand philosophy alive, via imagery in the form of stylish modern kids with tonnes of (good active) attitude. The kids in the shoot were amazing to work with and check out their catwalk moment here.

We heart the modern New York style.

Celebrate spring with Pilgrim

Elaine — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:15:17 +0000

Spring is here!! What better way to celebrate this glorious season with bold block colours, 70’s bohemian styling and lace pieces. Shot in the studio, Chris Daile kept the background simple and fresh to tie-in with Pilgrim’s 2011 Spring/Summer campaign.

Our friends in Pilgrim have snapped some behind the scene images; go to their Facebook page to check them out.

Chris has been busy shooting in the past few months, so check-in on us occasionally for the his latest work.

Family violence IS a family matter

Elaine — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 03:01:08 +0000

People say, “family violence is not just a family matter”, to the Hickman and CI family, it IS a family matter.

Our director Barry Hickman (aka Baz) is an active member of the Brighton Rotary Club and one of their projects is to raise public awareness about domestic violence through their foundation Violence Free Families (VFF).

Baz’s son and daughter, Kiara and Kynon, volunteered their time to model for the awareness posters. Last Christmas, after reading the following statistics and facts, CI decided to donate the equivalent amount to the cause instead of buying corporate Christmas gifts.

2.56 million (33 per cent of all women) have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2005).

Myth: It won’t happen again. Fact: Acts of family violence are often repeated and it tends to escalate over time.

Myth: The children won’t be affected. Fact: Children are aware of violence and it can cause significant trauma. They are affected even if they don’t see it.

Despite the heavy and dark nature of this topic, Kiara and Kynon had enjoyed working with Thom; who had kindly donated his time and talent towards the shoot.

The Hickman and CI family have made THIS our matter. So, make this matter yours as well.

Do not ignore domestic violence:

Woman’s Domestic Violence Crisis service: 1800 015 188
Men’s Referral Service: 1800 065 973
Donate to Violence Free Families PO Box 2074, Brighton North 3186 or call 1300 640 055

We have a wedding announcement!

Elaine — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:55:02 +0000

We are delighted to announce the marriage of Sarah Cook & Steve Hassett! Upon tying the knot, Sarah went from a Cook to a Hassett. Sarah has new business cards to go with her new name; not to mention a new email address, which is sarah.hassett@cistudios.com.au.

Here is a glimpse of the gorgeous Sarah & her husband Steve on their big day with the CI crew.

CI Scandal – Coffee area

Elaine — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:42:49 +0000

CI scandal – July edition.

Almost everybody loves a good cup of coffee and a bit of scandal. What happens when we mix the two together? Coffee + scandal = company wide war of words…..

Here goes…. * all names have been changed

>> On 10/07/2011, at 9:02 AM, HT* wrote:

OK folks, the coffee area is a disgrace.

In the sink there is a blue sponge that is amazing for wiping the bench, SM*. Once you have frothed the milk it is also great for cleaning the frother, SM. So please lets try and collectively keep the kitchen area clean?? Thanks, SM.

>> On 10/07/2011, at 11:30 AM, TO wrote:

The culprit should have the milk frother nozzle shoved into his “beeping” ear hole and turned on like you’re trying to put out a fire.

>>On 10/07/2011, at 11:51 AM, CD wrote:

SJ’s coffee making area at home!

I think we have a winner!

>>On 10/07/2011, at 12:51 PM, HT wrote:

“beep” me. SM been at the machine again.

Slow learner.

>> On 10/07/2011, at 1:00 PM, SM wrote:

I have not!!!!

Have I ?

Maybe I have?

Or maybe I’m just a scape goat for real perpetrator, the real mess maker, the real loud mouth who presides at extension #xxx!!

>> On 10/07/2011, at 1:03 PM, HT wrote:

Blah blah blah.

You still did it!!!!!

>> On 10/07/2011, at 1:46 PM, SM wrote:

Blah Blah Blah innocent until proven guilty MO-FO!!

Cannes 2011 Silver Lion winner

Elaine — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:11:52 +0000

Early this year, Lisa was approached by Art Director Jim Walsh to create images that capture the essence of the Leo Burnett Apple Box project. Part of the fun is to illustrate how the box works and the elements that make up this wonderful piece.

“It was exciting to shoot such a beautiful piece of design and help bring the story of the box to life.” – Lisa Cross

Congratulations to Jim and the team at Leo Burnett on a well deserved Silver Lion at Cannes 2011.

For campaign insight straight from the Cannes 2011 Silver Lion winner, see link attached www.ibelieveinadv.com/2011/06/leo-burnett-apple-box/

Winter warmer: Chestnuts

Elaine — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:33:06 +0000

Roasted chestnuts are about the only way most people eat this sweet flavored deliciousness. Within this series, our Jane sets out to let us know that there are more unusual ways to prepare this for the up coming winter months – vegetarian stir fry; creamy chestnut soup; roast pork; fudgy chocolate chestnut brownie; and of course, freshly pan roasted chestnuts.

Just looking at Jane’s photos is making my stomach rumble; I can almost smell the food and feel the warmth.

Mildy Serious about Mily Cyrus

Elaine — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:56:31 +0000

Being a dad entails being a taxi driver, protector, counsellor, chaperone and much much more. The Hickman twins are no exception. Being the proud and doting dads they are, they had agreed to chaperone their daughter to their first concert – Mily Cyrus.

Little did they know that their fathers wanted to “dress up” in the latest fashion for the special father and daughter night out…. the look on their daughter’s face when they arrived at the studio? It was priceless! And yes, the dads had to change into more appropriate attire.

What will the brothers get up to should their daughters ever dare to bring their boyfriends home??