Winter X 2012

jduplechian — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:37:49 +0000

I owe a portion of my photographic growth on the ESPN X Games. Over the last four years the kind folks at ESPN have been kind and trusting enough to set me free in land of action sports. As of two days ago the X Games announced some growth of their own when they presented the new World X Games host cities. I truly hope and believe that this succeeds.

-JD

Division I Women’s Gymnastics

jduplechian — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:58:21 +0000

Every now and then one stumbles upon a gem. This one was not painted in beautiful evening light nor was it the most decorated or popular sport by any means. What it did unearth was a goldmine of emotion. Loads. Needless to say, I’m now glad I accepted and willingly tried a sport I’ve never photographed before. Here are a few of my favorite images from this weekend.

-JD

©Joshua Duplechian/NCAA Photos

Nat Geo photogs give insight from Rich Clarkson

msewick — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:12:55 +0000

Gerd Ludwig continues his series on speaking to former Directors of Photography including Rich Clarkson. Clarkson was Director of Photography for the National Geographic Magazine from 1985 to 1988.

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Like Kent Kobersteen, I have spent much of my professional life moving on from an early role as staff photographer to a director of photography. My time spanned two successful newspapers and eventually, the National Geographic Society.

It included working as a contract photographer for a news weekly and the nation’s premier sports magazine, as well as the editor of a number of books and photographic projects. So from both sides of the fence, my career has been about the business of getting good pictures and then using them well.

So what did I learn in these various stages? And what should all photographers know?

This is about what directors of photography do, and how to use them well.

First, a director of photography is your friend — and your spokesman, your salesman and often, your mentor. But he is a middleman. His job lies between you, and the users of your work, along with a picture editor and various other layers of editors whose job it is to combine the visuals with words. It is a very competitive environment.

Some managing editors are brilliant manipulators of all the elements to tell a story most effectively, but often they can use help. Dealing with various magazine editors over the years, often a scene of negotiations and compromises.

To read the rest of the article, go to The Photo Society.

The Photo Society is a collaboration blog of National Geographic photographers, their work, and their opinions.

CBS News ‘This Morning’ profiled Rich Clarkson for 57th Final Four

msewick — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:19:20 +0000

Since 1952, Rich Clarkson has been a staple of the NCAA Final Four Tournament documenting history. From the emergence of the black athlete to the different style of the game, Rich has been travelled the road to the Final Four 57 times.

With that, Charlie Rose and CBS News This Morning gave him some airtime this year on the Monday morning of the Championship game.

Take a look below on the insider’s look into the mind of the ‘Legendary Final Four photog’ Rich Clarkson.

The Kansas City star newspaper also profiled Rich in their story on Kansas’ Final Four win. Take a look here.

Opening Days

jduplechian — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:05:51 +0000

With the Rockies home opener quickly approaching it’s time to kick off another season. Here is a look at images from this year’s spring training by photographers Ryan McKee and Jamie Schwaberow.

©Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates

©Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

©Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

©Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

University of Denver Gymnastics

jduplechian — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:09:18 +0000

This past weekend the University of Denver women’s gymnastics team competed in their last home meet of the season at Magness Arena on the University of Denver campus. Ryan Mckee was there to document and came back with some great images.

©Ryan Mckee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Mountain West Conference Indoor Track and Field

jduplechian — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:57:13 +0000

Championship season is in full swing. Track and Field for the Mountain West Conference is always a visual stimulus overload. I’m photographing one event and on the opposite side of the arena I hear cheering. I resist the temptation to run quickly over to see what’s going on at the weight throw. Be concise I think to myself. Choose something and stick with it long enough. That becomes the mental challenge of the event.

-JD

©Joshua Duplechian/NCAA Photos

RCA wins 3 Telly Awards

msewick — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:22:43 +0000

For over 30 years, the Telly Awards has been the premier award honoring outstanding TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and web videos and films.

With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and foreign countries, a prestigious judging panel of over 500 accomplished industry professionals uphold the historical standard of excellence that Telly represents.

Less than 10% of entries are chosen as Winners of a Silver Telly, the highest honor.

Take a look below at our award-winning videos:

University of Denver

jduplechian — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:20:42 +0000

One of our clients, the University of Denver, is currently in the middle of their busiest time of year for athletics. With that being said we tend to keep busy as well making images at basketball, hockey and gymnastics events throughout the week. The images below are a mashup of favorites from myself, Steve Nowland and Ryan Mckee. Enjoy.

-Josh

RCA wins 5 AVA Awards for multimedia work

msewick — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:16:56 +0000

The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) has awarded Rich Clarkson & Associates 5 international AVA Awards for our creative work involved in the evolution of digital communication in multimedia and video.

There were a total of 1,700 entries from around the world. 14% of entries were honored with the Platinum Award and 14% were honored with the Gold Award.

Here is a list of all platinum winners in the contest. Awards given to RCA were 2 Platinum Awards, 2 Gold Awards, and an Honorable Mention.

Please enjoy the pieces below that were awarded!