Texasbased photographer tadd myers spent five years crisscrossing the country for his new book, portraits of the american craftsman. Tadd lets us know how keeping his work looking unique has helped him stand out from the crowd, the importance of marketing, and to keep striving to better yourself. Gallery prints from the book will be on display as well as a handmade wells fargo stagecoach by jimmy wilson stagecoaches. Photographer tadd myers has announced a beautiful new body of photographs captured during a recent trip to new zealand. Dallas commercial photographer tadd myers works with advertising agencies, graphic design firms, and corporate industrial clients in texas and around the. Portraits of the american craftsman myers, tadd on. The american craftsman project is a personal photographic project by photographer tadd myers. A commercialphotography assignment at hull historical in fort worth inspired tadd myers to create portraits of the american craftsman.
Tadd meyers is a native texan who grew up in houston and now lives in dallas with his wife and kids. He has collected many accolades throughout his career garnering recognition from the likes of communication arts, graphis, the american advertising federation, and has most recently been listed as one of archive magazines 2020 best ad photographers worldwide. Listen free to the business of photography on iheartradio. Portraits of the american craftsman book, 20 worldcat. Photographer tadd myers announces new zealand sheep farm. Portraits of the american craftsman nokona ballgloves. See more ideas about american manufacturing, fabric factory and factory architecture. Texasbased photographer tadd myers traveled across america interviewing and photographing craftsmen. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers at inkwell. The book features images and profiles of thirty companies. Stickleys principles of home design include construction that is in harmony with its landscape, open floor plans, builtin storage, and natural lighting. For those that are interested, his book portraits of the american craftsman can be purchased using this link.
Awardwinning photographer tadd myers is four years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Nov 08, 20 a commercialphotography assignment at hull historical in fort worth inspired tadd myers to create portraits of the american craftsman. Gustav stickleys craftsman homes and bungalowsnook book. Apr 25, 20 tadd myers is raising funds for the american craftsman project on kickstarter. The idea of magic having existed throughout history, just never openly exposed is a well used plotline, but doyle is able to explain it in a new, interesting way that does not feel stale or repetitive. His new zealand sheep farm promotional piece showcases a day in the life of these hardworking farmers, their sheep, and herding dogs in a beautifully designed 36page folio. This beautiful book features 30 companies photographed by awardwinning photographer tadd myers over the last 5 years, including descriptions of each american company. James avery is honored to be one of the 30 craftsmen featured in the new book portraits of the american craftsman by awardwinning photographer tadd myers. In his new book, portraits of the american craftsman lyons, he celebrates about 30. The front cover features a hand stitched wool fabric tag that is actually made from the same.
Portraits of the american craftsman independent we stand. Eric celeste portraits of the american craftsman is a collection of gorgeous portraits of the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical and powerful descriptions of what they. Historical american crafts still practiced in north texas. Meet tadd myers, a photographer that captures the spirit of the american craftsman. This book is a celebration of the handmade at a time when its being embraced by a new generation of diy. Dec 06, 2015 video from the portraits of the american craftsman book release party in dallas, tx. Portraits of the american craftsman ebook por tadd myers.
This book is a celebration of the handmade at a time when its being embraced by a new. Tax forms, meal plan purchases, direct deposit information and more. By tadd myers a celebration of the handmade in america. An excerpt from portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers, photographerauthor. From operating a printing press at the age of 15, to refining his photography craft, to creating a book that honors the men and women who handcraft products in the usa read more about his professional journey and why he relies on modern postcard. For those that are interested, his book portraits of the american craftsman can. Jan 01, 20 portraits of the american craftsman book. Nearly five years ago i set off on a photographic journey to document the american craftsmanan overlooked. An excerpt from portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers. The book features images and profiles of thirty companies from across the nation.
Check out the new american craftsman workshop channel. Shot in dusty workshops in small towns and cities, myers s. Photographer tadd myers traveled all over the country, including a stop in boston, to document oldfashioned, high quality craftsmanship in his new book portrait of the american craftsman. Tadd lets us know how keeping his work looking unique has helped him stand out from the crowd, the importance of marketing, and to keep. Whether its a still photograph or a motion video, making images that successfully communicate my clients vision is his mission. Portraits of the american craftsman kindle edition by. It reminded me of the profile on henson handmade brooms in symsonia, kentucky that i saw on tadd myers american craftsman project. Portraits of the american craftsman book release party youtube. The acp is a celebration of the many companies and individuals that still handcraft beautiful products here in.
Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers paperback book. Tadd myers dallas society of visual communications. The 9by11inch book s 275 pages capture artisans who make. American craftsmen is an exciting blend of two genres that kept me interested and excited for more. Eric celeste portraits of the american craftsman is a collection of portraits of the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical descriptions of what they make, who they are. Whether it be through one frame or a series of images, he loves making photographs that speak about the subject. Portraits of the american craftsman ebook by tadd myers. I often photograph makersyou can see more of them on my american craftsman facebook page. Portraits of the american craftsman is a collection of portraits of the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical descriptions of what they make, who they are, and the tradition embedded in their trade. Feb 11, 2014 awardwinning photographer tadd myers is five years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Nov 12, 20 awardwinning photographer tadd myers is four years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers at.
This book is a celebration of the handmade at a time when its being embraced by a new generation of diy and localfocused consumers who are averse to the massproduced. Tadd myers photographer commercial industrial advertising. In 2009, tadd myers was on a commercial job in which he photographed craftsmen. Tadd myers believes photography is about telling a story. Portraits of the american craftsman is an ode to artisans. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers overdrive. Tadd myers is raising funds for the american craftsman project on kickstarter. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers, paperback. Dallas commercial photographer tadd myers works with advertising agencies, graphic design firms, and corporate industrial clients in texas and around the world. Portraits of the american craftsman book the american craftsman project is a personal photographic journey by tadd myers to discover the many individuals and companies that still handcraft beautiful products here in america. Hope to see you over at my new channel the american craftsman workshop. The resulting book, portraits of the american craftsman, released in 20, features photographs of 30 workshops across the u.
Portraits of the american craftsman is an ode to artisans the. This video is essentially a detour sign pointing viewers to the new youtube channel for the american craftsman workshop. At a time when the public is growing disenchanted by the disposable items that litter the american landscape, the workers in tadd s portraits are still using human eyes to guide human hands. The resulting book, portraits of the american craftsman, released in 20. Portraits of the american craftsman is a celebration of the handmade in americafrom piano builders in queens to pipe makers in tennessee. This collection of inspiring images tells the story of craftsmen who share a passion for tradition, design, and creating finely crafted products in america. Nov 12, 20 what began as a commercial assignment to photograph texas craftsman carving wooden molding for an historic building, soon became a fiveyear crosscountry project for tadd myers, in order to. Portraits of the american craftsman book tadd myers. Thursday, november 14th from 5 to 9pm dallas photographer, tadd myers, is holding a signing party for his american craftsman book at photographs do not bend gallery. Not too long ago i wrote a bit about the new barena collection and several people made reference to the props in the look book shoot. What began as a commercial assignment to photograph texas craftsman carving wooden molding for an historic building, soon became a fiveyear crosscountry project for.
Thursday, november 14th from 5 to 9pm dallas photographer, tadd myers, is holding a signing party for his american craftsman book at photographs do not bend gallery american bites, beer and wine will be offered. Portraits of the american craftsman book release party. Video from the portraits of the american craftsman book release party in dallas, tx. Shot in dusty workshops in small towns and cities, myerss. At a time when the public is growing disenchanted by the disposable items that litter the american landscape, the workers in tadds portraits are still using human eyes to guide human hands. Awardwinning photographer tadd myers is five years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Big and beautiful coffeetable books make great gifts.
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