nickonken_education: Seminars

A Taste of the Advertising World of Photography
Wednesday March 17, 2010
Hosted by Nick Onken, this session is targeted towards aspiring photographers and students and will feature speakers such as Art Director Chris Duggan (DDB), Photo Rep Jennifer Perlmutter (Greenhouse Reps) and Producer Tim Willis (Lockbox Productions). These speakers will be sharing their unique perspectives of working with photographers, what they like, don't like, and things they've learned along the way, etc. The session will also feature insight from Nick Onken’s right-hand man and digital tech, Jeff Holt, who will be providing invaluable insight on how he started out in the industry and began learning the ropes as an apprentice.

Chris Duggan Art Director, DDB
Educated as an illustrator at Pratt Institute, Chris now professionally lives on the visual side of the advertising business and has been designing and art directing for over 15 years. His experience includes brand identity, TV, print, interactive, direct and even more at McCann Erickson, CDMiConnect, and DDB Worldwide, Saatchi, Y&R, and Ogilvy. Chris has created work for GM, Genentech, US Airways, Sprint, Exxon/Mobil, and Microsoft among others, landing several awards including The Caples, Echo and Target, as well as a feature in AdAge magazine.

Jennifer Perlmutter Rep, Greenhouse Reps
Jennifer Perlmutter graduated from Emerson College with a Bachelor of Science and Speech in Marketing Communications and a minor in photography and visual arts. Jennifer knew right away she wanted to use her skills to promote the arts so when given a PR internship at mPRM for independent film in LA she moved and began her career. She realized quite quickly that photography, not film, was still her main passion prompting her to leave the PR world and land a position representing well-known car photographer, Bob Stevens. After 2 years of learning the rep ropes from him she moved to New York to work at Greenhouse Reps where she works to manage up to 23 advertising photographers from around the world organizing portfolio reviews and creating PR opportunities, as well as negotiating new business projects.

Tim Willis Producer, Lockbox Productions
Tim Willis attended NYU Film School later becoming a still photography Producer and Art Buyer based between New York, Miami and Los Angeles. The company that he helped to create in 2005, Lockbox Productions, has an outstanding reputation as one of the top advertising production businesses in the world including clients such as Reebok, AT&T, Mastercard, Nike, H&M, Timberland, Macy’s, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Puma, DDB, Publicis, Weiden + Kennedy, McCann Erickson, Grey Healthcare, Draft FCB, Lowe Worldwide and Euro RSCG. In 2008 he co-founded Adhesive NYC, a monthly networking platform targeted at art buyers, art directors, photographers, reps, artists and clients, garnering a network of 1000 members.

Location
Calumet Gallery Space
22 West 22nd Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10010

6-8pm
$20 Students, $40 Non-Students

Purchase Tickets here:
http://nickonken.eventbrite.com/

Making Things Happen 2010
Monday March 22, 2010
An inspiring seminar currently touring across 13 cities across the US and lead by acclaimed photographer Lara Casey, The Making Things Happen™ workshops are geared towards creatives, photographers and visionaries who wish to act upon their desires for success. Spend an afternoon with Lara Casey and learn how to make a clear, active, successful plan for 2010. From branding to bold moves and everything in between, Lara will be asking attendees vital questions and require that participants be ready to lay it all out on the table. This workshop is not for the faint of heart, but for all creative professionals who really want to change, grow, and harness their full potential. Making Things Happen was founded on the idea that you have the choice to change your life! The Making Things Happen Intensive is about personal evolution.

Nick Onken will be hosting the New York edition of the tour at the Calumet Gallery.

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