DAVID ELLINGSEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Stellar fashion stylist Luisa Rino called up to see about shooting a spread for Real Weddings Magazine for the Fall issue…who can say no.

At the newsstand now.

Back at Sugar Studios today with Nathan from the UBC Thunderbirds football team.

My work is featured in the Photo District News’ Photoserve lightbox sent out this week to almost 15,000 Creatives. Quoting PDN sales rep Jeanne Brei, “Our editors featured images from photographers who “capture action and adventure with a nod to the upcoming Winter Olympics” this month.” It’s nice to be included in this dynamic group…much appreciated.

Men’s Journal requested a portrait of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson to illustrate an article about the city and the 2010 Winter Olympics. I had photographed Mayor Robertson previously, during his election campaign, where he arrived to the shoot by himself, in a sharp suit and commuting on his bicycle…he had my vote right then.

I spent a great 30 minutes with Seacliff Construction’s CEO, Bill Crarer, for HR Reporter magazine in early December. We had spectacular natural light in his office space, and after a quick first set-up with strobes in the boardroom, we spent the rest of the time taking advantage of it. Mr. Crarer was a gracious host and it was a pleasure discussing our experiences in China, especially as I had returned from there so recently. Seacliff Construction is a dynamic company with recent accomplishments including the Richmond Oval for the 2010 Winter Olympics and some of the Skytrain Stations on the new Canada Line.

I was recently assigned to photograph IBM executive Chuck Hamilton in his home office. Chuck uses Second Life, the world’s largest 3D virtual community, for managing his global team virtually. A revolutionary approach in management for employees who are spread around the world. I got a 20 minute lesson on using Second Life and it’s pretty amazing…kind of like playing a video game for work…or James Cameron’s new movie Avatar…but without the guns.

I will be giving a lecture with Vancouver Photo Workshops on the evening of Tuesday, December 15th from 7 to 9pm.

“Welcome to this new and exciting lecture series centered around the busy working lives of contemporary commercial and fine-art photographers. With this new lecture series, VPW aims to bring you influential and inspirational photographers, all eager to share their thoughts and advice on what it takes not only to be a successful photographer, but also a successful business owner. The first event of this new series will feature acclaimed local photographer David Ellingsen.
David is not just a very competent and unique photographer, he also runs a very unique business, focusing on commercial assignments as well as fine-art collections. David will show a large inventory of his images, and discuss how his photographic career has evolved to what it is today. He will be talking about running his commercial photography business alongside his fine-art career. David will be able to answer all your questions including any advice relating to running a successful photographic business.
Come and join us for this rare opportunity and be prepared to get inspired!”

See the full write-up and register here.

Galerie BMG is pleased to host the exhibition of “Hibernus…a winter study” by Canadian photographer, David Ellingsen
12 Tannery Brook Rd, Woodstock, New York, 12498
845/679-0027
December 4th to January 11

The second solo exhibition this year for my series “Hibernus” begins today at Galerie BMG in Woodstock, NY. I am sad to say I cannot make it in person as I just arrived back from China yesterday, but the owners Bernard and Judi Gerson will of course be there for this evening’s reception to welcome guests on my behalf.

Here’s some early local press from Chronogram Magazine.

Additionally, there is an exhibition notice in the beautiful Photograph Magazine.
From my dealings with them, I must comment on the attention to detail of their production crew. Not often now that you have to send an actual print, which they scan and colour match.
First class all the way.

The 2009 Lishui International Photography festival begins today, November 28th, and runs through December 3. I am here as a guest artist with the debut exhibition of my series “Future Imperfect“. All 30 guest artists from North America have their work at the Baiyun Forest Park location with 11 classical Chinese buildings serving as galleries. I expect to run into quite a few of those I met at the Photolucida conference in Portland last spring.

I’ll post another entry with photographs from the show and the city upon my return.

Vancouver 2010 Olympic rings in the harbour - unlit

Vancouver 2010 Olympic rings in the harbour with helicopter and jogger

Vancouver 2010 Olympic rings with 2 joggers on harbour seawall

Vancouver 2010 Olympic rings in the harbour with helicopter landing

Interest is heating up for photographs of the City of Vancouver, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics - Athletes Village

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics - Athletes Village, bridge and city residents

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics - Athletes Village, Cambie bridge and downtown