November 22nd, 2010
It’s no coincidence that model means mannequin in French.
Mannequins have long since represented our obsession with perfection in the fashion world. People fawn over their ideal existence of donning their pin-thin frames with the seasons most chic apparel. The immaculate windows of Bergdorf Goodman and Barney’s aren’t the only places you’ll find these mannequins. Photographers have begun to expect nothing less than perfection for their real life shoots, directing models to strike rigid, mannequin like poses and take on an ere of perfection.
Photography © Steve Marsel
Not only are photographers catching onto this mannequin obsession, hair and make-up are adopting the flawless look too. High fashion makeup, more times than not, duplicate the Barbie, smokey cat-eye and hair wouldn’t budge even if Edna Kiplagat wore the look when she won the NY marathon this year. First it was 5th Ave windows, now in high end fashion photography, next the mannequin trend is sweeping the streets!
As they say, Bisous Bisous (French for kisses, kisses)
Elyse Lightner
Guest blogger Elyse Lightner is a twenty something, candidate for a masters in art business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York City. Her internship with Steve, worldly travels and obsession with museums have lead her to pursue a life surrounded by art and all things beautiful.
Additional thanks go to the very talented Stylist Terry J. Wheaton, Model Stellina Syia Hair and Make-up by Jeni Teran The incredible retouching of Mr. James Eves, and Photo Editor Raquel Vidal, Photograph by Steve Marsel
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Tags: Boston Corporate Portraits, Boston Photographer, Boston Photographers, Elyse Lightner, Jeni Teran, Return of the Icemen, Stellina Syia, Steve Marsel, Steve Marsel Archives, Steve Marsel Stock, Steve Marsel Studio, Terry j. Wheaton
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November 11th, 2010
White…is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black…God paints in many colours; but He never paints so gorgeously, I had almost said so gaudily, as when He paints in white. G. K. Chesterton
The Power of White By Terry J. Wheaton Photo by Steve Marsel
White is the sum of all other colors in the spectrum. It reflects light. In this image white evokes thoughts of subtle church music, smells of incense, and the wonder and excitement of a new bride. It sets the mood; it encapsulates all that is white and pure. It transcends continents and transports one to a mindset and time when all things are possible. From the straight lines of the architecture, to the innocent almost timid expression of the model, one can almost forget time, space and reality getting lost in the beauty of what could be.
Terry J. Wheaton
Guest blogger Terry J. Wheaton (Desired Results by Terry ) is a Fashion Stylist with a wealth of diverse experience. Her many years in front of the camera as a model have given her a unique perspective on styling. Terry understands what it takes to produce a quality image. Her attention to detail and unparalleled organizational skills make her a leader in the field. Comfortable in all types of settings and working with photographers and models at all skill levels, she brings her creativity and diversity to all that she does.
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Tags: 363-2.org, Boston Corporate Portraits, Boston Photographer, Boston Photographers, James Eves, Lisa Roche, Raquel Vidal, Return of the Icemen, Stellina Suia, Steve Marsel, Steve Marsel Archives, Steve Marsel Stock, Steve Marsel Studio, Stevemarsel.com, Terry j. Wheaton
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November 4th, 2010
Before bumper stickers and t-shirts, many of the loudest personal statements did not come from the mouth, but from an artistic formation of fabric, straw or leather strategically worn atop the head. The hat continues to scream style, aspiration, status, and sense of humor. We can hide demurely under a black wide brim and sunglasses, evoking Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, balance a fruit and straw creation on the dance floor announcing,”Step back, I’m Carmen Miranda and I’m fun!”, perch a pillbox elegantly a la Jackie O. We can look unflappable in 20’s-inspired flapper cloches, top notch in top hats, newsworthy in chic newsboy caps.
“Cock your hat - angles are attitudes.” -- Frank Sinatra
We can further our self-expression by choosing how to wear our hats. Our fedoras can tilt dangerously, our baseball caps can have a major league curl to the brim, our skull caps can slouch and sulk. One thing comes across loud and clear, however; hats talk. They tell stories. They reveal dreams. They tell lies. Don’t believe a word they say.
Raquel Vidal
Guest blogger Raquel Vidal is a New York city based fashion stylist and the former accessory editor of Mademoiselle magazine.
Visit Steve Marsel’s other sites: Steve Marsel Studio, the assignment site and flagship site of the Steve Marsel brand, Steve Marsel Stock, the rights managed digital stock library of Steve Marsel Studio, Steve Marsel Galleries, the private gallery site of the Steve Marsel Studio. Visit one of Boston Photographer Steve Marsel’s other blogs as well: Steve Marsel Studio Blog , the creative blog of the Steve Marsel Studio. Steve Marsel Galleries Blog, Steve Marsel’s blog that discusses the stories behind the photographs, and Steve Marsel Stock Blog, the blog of Steve Marsel’s rights managed digital stock photography library that discusses the stories behind the images on the stock site.
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October 27th, 2010
Steve Marsel
Steve Marsel is an award-winning advertising and editorial photographer whose Somerville photographic studio facilitates full traditional photography and digital imaging capabilities. His in-studio and on-location photographs have appeared in Rolling Stone, Time, Musician, Fortune, Spin, New York Times Sunday, Boston, and Bostonia magazines. Marsel has garnered more than 100 awards for creative excellence in photography including Clio Awards, Andy Awards from the Advertising Club of New York, Best of Show at the Hatch Awards from the Advertising Club of Boston, and awards from Communication Arts magazine, Print magazine, Graphis Photo Annual, The American Institute of Graphic Arts, and The One Show. Steve likes flea markets, cats and gin martinis.
Special thanks to Designer Paul Huber, Writer John Parsons, Retoucher James Eves Photo by Steve Marsel
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October 19th, 2010
Creating medicines to treat pain and inflammation Photo by Steve Marsel
Individuals 65 years and older represented 12.4% of the population in the year 2000 but are expected to grow to be 19% of the population by 2030. Along with this aging population come diseases of aging and their associated symptoms. Pain is a large unmet medical need in this group of individuals due, in a large part, to side effects associated with current treatment modalities.
The Race to Cure Pain - Hydra Biosciences
Opiods represent the largest product class used to treat acute and chronic pain conditions. The use of opioids, such as Oxycontin, and Vicodin are common forms of treatment for severe pain, and is accompanied by unwanted side-effects that compromise patient comfort, productivity, and provide the potential for addiction. In 2001, 4% of Americans had used opioids for non-medical purposes. 60% of opioid abusers hold prescriptions for opioids. Direct care health costs for abusers are 8-times higher than non-abusers and equate to a loss of productivity in the work place. Hydra Biosciences’ goal is to develop a non-opioid, small molecule drugs for the treatment of pain that would be non-addictive and non-sedative. Our work represents first-in-class non-opioid therapeutics with a novel mechanism of action.
Russell Herndon
Guest blogger Russell Herndon is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hydra Biosciences. Mr. Herndon received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Barton College and is a graduate of the Management Development Program at Harvard Business School. Mr. Herndon came to Hydra with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and biotechnology industries, with a proven track record in building successful business infrastructures, pioneering innovative corporate and regulatory processes and advancing products through development. His industry experience includes senior management positions at Genzyme Corporation and Antigenics Inc., where he led some of the companies’ most strategic and important initiatives.
Visit Steve Marsel’s other sites: Steve Marsel Studio, the assignment site and flagship site of the Steve Marsel brand, Steve Marsel Stock, the rights managed digital stock library of Steve Marsel Studio, Steve Marsel Galleries, the private gallery site of the Steve Marsel Studio. Visit one of Boston Photographer Steve Marsel’s other blogs as well: Steve Marsel Studio Blog , the creative blog of the Steve Marsel Studio. Steve Marsel Galleries Blog, Steve Marsel’s blog that discusses the stories behind the photographs, and Steve Marsel Stock Blog, the blog of Steve Marsel’s rights managed digital stock photography library that discusses the stories behind the images on the stock site.
Tags: Annual Report Photographer, Annual Report Photographers, Boston Photographer, Boston Photographers, Hydra Biosciences, James Eves, Retoucher James Eves, Return of the Icemen, Russell Herndon, Steve Marsel, Steve Marsel Studio
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October 14th, 2010
Not quite what you expected, was it? But this is the guy I vote most likely to save your… data
You’ve been there. Sweating bullets. Staring at hole where your data used to be. Maybe you made a mistake, maybe someone else did, or maybe it’s just physics in real life: a laptop dropped or hard drive crashed.
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Don’t get me wrong – I’m sure they dig running around in brightly colored unitards saving data in distress,
but it’s not necessarily best for your business (or your stress level).
So, I’ll nag you a little – back up those files! Plan ahead!
But if you’re like me and you ignore nags, you might also consider taking advantage of Tech Superpower’s IT consulting services
like maintenance, support, and monitoring. They’re more than a Boston-based Mac repair shop, and they prefer involving the client in the solution.
I know because they saved my data a while back and I work with them exclusively.
They can get you off those train tracks before your data is toast AND help you craft an IT plan that works for your particular business
or personal needs. How’s that for a new brand of superhero?
Yes, they know that they should hit the gym a little more, too. One thing at a time…
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Tags: Boston Photographer, James Eves, Michael Oh, Steve Marsel, Steve Marsel Studio, Tech Superpowers
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October 13th, 2010
The Magician of Venice by Raquel Vidal
Although Mariano Fortuny took his silk pleating and dying techniques to his grave with him in 1949, his pleated “Delphos” gown was no secret to the fashionable a century ago.
The Com-pleat Magic of Fortuny
Worn by such legends as Isadora Duncan, Sarah Bernhard and Mrs. Conde Nast, and now fetching well over $40,000 at auction, his couture confections were one of a kind masterpieces inspired by his love for ancient Grecian styles and the creation of sumptuous textiles. A true Renaissance man, Fortuny was an exceptional painter, lighting designer, photographer, inventor, textile designer, architect and couturier. Some of his stage lighting innovations are still in use. If he were alive in this day and age, he would easily keep the same nickname, “The Magician of Venice” despite today’s headline-hungry press’ probable attempts to label him as “Wagner Groupie” (he followed composer Richard Wagner obsessively all over Europe) or “Venetian Eccentric” (he favored 16th century costumes while working in his palazzo, now the Museum Fortuny). One thing is for certain, however: every pleated gown designed today bears homage to the ever lingering magic of the great master.
Raquel Vidal
Guest Blogger Raquel Vidal is a NYC based fashion stylist, and a former fashion editor at Mademoiselle and Kidstyle magazines. 
Visit Steve Marsel’s other sites: Steve Marsel Studio, the assignment site and flagship site of the Steve Marsel brand, Steve Marsel Stock, the rights managed digital stock library of Steve Marsel Studio, Steve Marsel Galleries, the private gallery site of the Steve Marsel Studio. Visit one of Boston Photographer Steve Marsel’s other blogs as well: Steve Marsel Studio Blog , the creative blog of the Steve Marsel Studio. Steve Marsel Galleries Blog, Steve Marsel’s blog that discusses the stories behind the photographs, and Steve Marsel Stock Blog, the blog of Steve Marsel’s rights managed digital stock photography library that discusses the stories behind the images on the stock site.
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October 7th, 2010
"A smart woman knows how to jump over business obstacles, even in heels.” – Nancy Clark
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Tags: Hydra Biosciences, James Eves, Magdalene Moran, Russell Herndon, Steve Marsel, Steve Marsel Studio
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October 5th, 2010
Many of us have gone through a “goth phase” at some point in our lives. For me, that phase started at the age of five. For this, I mostly blame the works of one Mr. Tim Burton, influential filmmaker, infamous weirdo, and master of the charming-macabre aesthetic that has colored an entire generation.
Photo ©2010 Steve Marsel
Like most arty types with a vision, Burton started out small, filming stop-motion shorts in his yard as a child. He attended the California Institute of the Arts and went on to work at Disney, where he quickly gained the attention of critics for short films he made, and continued to make after leaving Disney, such as Frankenweenie, an adaptation of the Frankenstein story told about a boy and his pet dog, which was one of my childhood favorites.
Burton’s first feature was Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, which was a box-office success and proved Burton could work his magic full-length films as well as shorts. It was Burton’s second feature, however, that holds a special place in my heart. Beetlejuice, released in 1988 (the year I was born), is a dark, twisted, hilarious little masterpiece that entrances me as much now as it did when I was too young to understand half the jokes. Perhaps it was the morbid, rebellious young heroine, or the idea of having ghost-friends who would levitate you to music if you got good grades, or perhaps it was the surreal cartoon-quality of the characters and the scenic design. Whatever it was, it colored my childhood, my life and my work as a designer indelibly.
After Beetlejuice came other greats, my personal favorites being The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman, Sleepy Hollow, and the highly underrated Mars Attacks! Burton’s films have a cohesive feel that is unique and captivating, whether or not you’re a little goth kid like I was. His more recent films, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland, do have a distinctly different flavor than “old school” Burton, I’ll admit, and many fans of his earlier works are on the fence as to how they feel about this new turn in his film making. Say what you will, but one cannot argue the fact that no matter how his films have changed, he is still doing what he did years ago: his films still transport the audience right smack in the middle of his own vivid and fantastical imagination, something we, as an audience along for the ride, can all appreciate. I certainly think my five-year-old self would approve.
Hannah Littell
Hannah Kittell graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2010, and works in costume design for stage, film and television. She is a native of Warwick, RI, and lives in New York City. Her work can be seen on her website at www.HannahKittell.com.
Visit Steve Marsel’s other sites: Steve Marsel Studio, the assignment site and flagship site of the Steve Marsel brand, Steve Marsel Stock, the rights managed digital stock library of Steve Marsel Studio, Steve Marsel Galleries, the private gallery site of the Steve Marsel Studio. Visit one of Boston Photographer Steve Marsel’s other blogs as well: Steve Marsel Studio Blog , the creative blog of the Steve Marsel Studio. Steve Marsel Galleries Blog, Steve Marsel’s blog that discusses the stories behind the photographs, and Steve Marsel Stock Blog, the blog of Steve Marsel’s rights managed digital stock photography library that discusses the stories behind the images on the stock site.
Tags: 363-2.org, Boston Corporate Portraits, Boston Fashion Photographer, Boston Photograher, Boston Photographers, Hannah Littell, Jeni Teran, Raquel Vidal, Return of the Ice Men, Steve Marsel, Steve Marsel Archives, Steve Marsel Stock, Steve Marsel Studio, Stevemarsel.com, Terry j. Wheaton, Tim Burton
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October 4th, 2010
Article reprinted with the permission of The Lance Armstrong Foundation
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Tags: Boston Red Sox. The Lance Armstrong Foundation, Greg Paul, James Eves, Jon Lester, LIVESTRONG Quarterly, Margot Sandenbergh, Pam Ganley, Spot-On Media, Steve Marsel, Steve Marsel Studio
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