8ft faces newsletter
Friday January 9, 2009 looking back....
It’s been a great year at 8ft faces and we’d like to take a moment to thank our clients and collaborators by profiling a few of the projects that kept us busy. We had a number of new projects that took us from the studio to the Caribbean to Central America and across North America. From shark diving to war plane aerobatics, surfing to skiing, studios to lifestyles; the past year has been an adventure and produced some amazing results.
“Howie Do It”
Premiering on January 9th, 2009 on NBC (USA) and Global (CDN), “Howie Do It” is Howie Mandel’s hilarious new spin on reality TV.
8ft faces collaborated on the production as an associate producer and a photographer on set. Be prepared - everything is not as it seems in this hilarious new show.
Check out Global's site
Check out NBC's site
Launch of JJP/
JJP/ jordan junck photography was launched summer 2008. The company focuses on portrait, editorial, commercial and fine art photography. In a short period of time the company has already collaborated on projects with clients like GM, Boston Pizza, Whistler Brewing and 2010 Legacies Now amongst others.
The creative genii behind the branding of JJP/ did a phenomenal job, an indebted thanks to Coastlines Creative for outstanding work on the ID and Burnkit for a great website – www.jordanjunck.com
“Submerged” at the Isabella Egan Gallery
“Submerged” is a new series of water-based images by Jordan Junck. The Isabella Egan gallery in Vancouver hosted the first exhibit for the series. The images were created with underwater housings, underwater strobes and surface lighting. The results were “serene” and “otherworldly” as figures floated silently, submerged.
The exhibit and pieces were very well received with reviews in multiple papers and magazines as well as an appearance and profile on City TV. Sales were brisk including one of the pieces going to the ICA Boston’s private collection. The exhibit is scheduled to show in Toronto’s Contact Festival at the Arta Gallery in May 2009. To view images from the series go to www.jordanjunck.com and check out “submerged”
The creative team behind that made the shoot possible did a great job, thanks to stylist Tracy Dow, make up artists Sara Appleby and Danielle West, and to the models and friends who helped make the project possible.
lululemon athletica
lululemon is an industry leader in yoga active wear for a reason; their philosophy and mantra is apparent in everything they do.
8ft faces collaborated with the lululemon team to shoot fall 08’ product images, the elite ambassadors images in Tofino, BC and their current recyclable bag’s image.
8ft faces looks forward to creating inspired imagery for the brand in '09,
www.lululemon.com
Collaboration in Cuba
While working in Cuba this past winter 8ft faces had a unique opportunity to collaborate with 2 emerging Cuban photographers and one of Cuba’s most prominent photographers.
We shot a class of children at a public pool in a small town. The energy and excitement was contagious as we created a number of images and portraits that were given back to the children.
This project has fostered new ideas and similar projects along the same tangent. Currently we are developing a photography workshop that enables underprivileged youth in developing countries to explore photography.
View a few of the images here
NOW - No Opportunity Wasted – on CBC
This past fall/winter the CBC series No Opportunity Wasted went to air. The show challenged people to overcome fears and take control of their own lives. The show’s concept was overwhelmingly positive and had an impact on many participants and viewers lives.
Produced by Phil Keoghan and Suddenly Seemore Productions Inc., 8ft faces was brought on as a writer, associate producer and series photographer.
Traveling to a number of destinations for the episodes, including the Bahamas, California and across Canada, 8ft faces was there to shoot stills, portraits, underwater and aerial images for the series.
Caleb's Hope
Caleb’s hope is a charity that works primarily in Africa. In founder Holly Dignard’s words “The purpose of Caleb’s Hope is not only to raise awareness but to get people from all walks of life involved and engaged in the world around them”
We collaborated with Holly on a campaign to raise awareness through the paper beads programs. A number of actors, artists and humanitarians contributed to the project and we were honored to help.
Check out more about Caleb’s Hope here www.calebshope.org, or images at www.jordanjunck.com
The waterpod
The Water Pod is a floating habitat, a social experiment, art, a solution and a utopia that is being developed by a collective or artists, dreamers and visionaries. The project will take place in and around New York City as a barge is converted into an independent, off the grid, habitat for artist to live and create and for visitors to be immersed in a unique experience.
We look forward to contributing to the project as it develops in 2009. Check the project out, www.thewaterpod.org
Looking forward......
This past year has delivered numerous exciting projects and clients including work with Coastlines Creative, Curve Communications, B*Co, GM, Superfeet, Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Dose.ca, The Surfers Path, LiLiKiKS and Kokanee.
A groundswell is already building for this next year as current projects include humanitarian and social awareness projects, TV production and writing projects, surf trips, backcountry trips and images and words for a diverse range of clients.
Please feel free to contact 8ft faces to see how our services can help you. Thank you for reading; stay inspired.
Jordan Junck.
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