-The movie industry has the Oscars, the music industry has the Grammys, and the photo industry? They recently celebrated their best and brightest with the 8th Annual Lucie Awards! Among the honorees were photographers Tina Barney for her achievement in portraiture, Howard Bingham for his work in photojournalism, and Graciela Iturbide for her illustrious career in fine art. [Lucies]
-Modern furniture store CB2 and photographer Todd Selby just announced the winner of their month-long, The Selby is in Your Place contest, and it’s Venice Beach resident Eileen Peters, whose “surf-shack” home is the “perfect laid mix of eclectic and fun” with “mismatched furniture, 70s graphic surfboards, wood-beam ceilings, Pendleton pillows, grey shag carpet, funny art on the walls and, of course, the cute dog in the photos.” Check out pics of her pretty fabulous home here. [B&A]
-Lastly, are there any photo reps out there looking for a new job? Vaughan Hannigan in NYC is searching for a senior agent, and Amsterdam-based NOOR is looking for a director of editorial sales. W Magazine might also be in need of some help. We hear that after only 6 months and 3 issues, Jody Quon has abruptly quit her position as creative director there. [A Photo Editor, Fashionologie]
Question: When and where did you decide to become a professional photographer?
-Celeb photographer Richard Reinsdorf is suing mad! According to 
Here are some photography-related news stories that caught our eye recently:
James: “In the ever changing world of commercial photography, I have found a home here at SYNC. It sounds funny to say that I have 20 years experience in the photography business but it’s true. Looking back at the call sheet of my professional career, I have found work at one time or another as an Assistant, Darkroom Manager (oh yes!), Studio Manager, Production Coordinator, Location Scout and Photographer. I continue now with SYNC wearing quite a few of those hats. I manage our Equipment Rental Dept. and our three Pre-Loaded Sprinter Vans. In addition to growing that aspect of our business, I produce and coordinate photo shoots for our growing list of editorial and advertising photographers. I look forward to meeting you and helping you get connected with everything you need for your next shoot!”
Kaleena: “Who knew this lady from Iowa would find a home in Hollywood at the hottest equipment rental place around? You better believe I did! When I was asked to work here at SYNC, I was honored. To me it says, “Here, you have my confidence, take what I give you and give it your all.” That’s exactly what I have done here; from answering phones to fielding emails, fulfilling orders, invoicing clients, dabbling in QuickBooks, jump-starting our marketing campaign, and, of course, keeping these guys around here in line. My previous jobs as a personal/administrative assistant and Internet marketing assistant have strengthened my professional skills, which helped land me here at SYNC, a place I can call home.”