Shot in dusty workshops in small towns and cities, myerss. Eric celeste portraits of the american craftsman is a collection of gorgeous portraits of the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical and powerful descriptions of what they. Portraits of the american craftsman book tadd myers. The resulting book, portraits of the american craftsman, released in 20, features photographs of 30 workshops across the u. Portraits of the american craftsman is a collection of portraits of the people and products made in small workshops all over the country, with lyrical descriptions of what they make, who they are, and the tradition embedded in their trade. Thursday, november 14th from 5 to 9pm dallas photographer, tadd myers, is holding a signing party for his american craftsman book at photographs do not bend gallery american bites, beer and wine will be offered. Apr 25, 20 tadd myers is raising funds for the american craftsman project on kickstarter. Listen free to the business of photography on iheartradio.
Portraits of the american craftsman book, 20 worldcat. He has collected many accolades throughout his career garnering recognition from the likes of communication arts, graphis, the american advertising federation, and has most recently been listed as one of archive magazines 2020 best ad photographers worldwide. Portraits of the american craftsman is a celebration of the men and women who still handcraft beautiful products right here in the united states. At a time when the public is growing disenchanted by the disposable items that litter the american landscape, the workers in tadds portraits are still using human eyes to guide human hands. I often photograph makersyou can see more of them on my american craftsman facebook page.
Meet tadd myers, a photographer that captures the spirit of the american craftsman. Shot in dusty workshops in small towns and cities, myers s. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers goodreads. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers paperback book. The acp is a celebration of the many companies and individuals that still handcraft beautiful products here in. Whether it be through one frame or a series of images, he loves making photographs that speak about the subject. The 9by11inch book s 275 pages capture artisans who make. Gallery prints from the book will be on display as well as a handmade wells fargo stagecoach by jimmy wilson stagecoaches. This book is a celebration of the handmade at a time when its being embraced by a new generation of diy and localfocused consumers who are averse to the massproduced.
Check out the new american craftsman workshop channel. James avery is honored to be one of the 30 craftsmen featured in the new book portraits of the american craftsman by awardwinning photographer tadd myers. Tadd myers photographer commercial industrial advertising. Portraits of the american craftsman book release party. Texasbased commercial photographer tadd myers shares his passion for capturing unique stories, one frame at a time. The book features images and profiles of thirty companies from across. His new zealand sheep farm promotional piece showcases a day in the life of these hardworking farmers, their sheep, and herding dogs in a beautifully designed 36page folio. Photographer tadd myers traveled all over the country, including a stop in boston, to document oldfashioned, high quality craftsmanship in his new book portrait of the american craftsman. Portraits of the american craftsman myers, tadd on.
This book is a celebration of the handmade at a time when its being embraced by a new. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers at inkwell. Tadd myers is raising funds for the american craftsman project on kickstarter. This video is essentially a detour sign pointing viewers to the new youtube channel for the american craftsman workshop. It reminded me of the profile on henson handmade brooms in symsonia, kentucky that i saw on tadd myers american craftsman project. Awardwinning photographer tadd myers is five years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Portraits of the american craftsman kindle edition by. Photographer tadd myers has announced a beautiful new body of photographs captured during a recent trip to new zealand. Portraits of the american craftsman nokona ballgloves. Not too long ago i wrote a bit about the new barena collection and several people made reference to the props in the look book shoot. Nearly five years ago i set off on a photographic journey to document the american craftsmanan overlooked. The front cover features a hand stitched wool fabric tag that is actually made from the same. For those that are interested, his book portraits of the american craftsman can. Portraits of the american craftsman book the american craftsman project is a personal photographic journey by tadd myers to discover the many individuals and companies that still handcraft beautiful products here in america.
Portraits of the american craftsman is a celebration of the handmade in americafrom piano builders in queens to pipe makers in tennessee. In his new book, portraits of the american craftsman lyons, he celebrates about 30. Big and beautiful coffeetable books make great gifts. Tadd myers dallas society of visual communications. The american craftsman project is a personal photographic project by photographer tadd myers. The american craftsman project by tadd myers kickstarter. Dec 06, 2015 video from the portraits of the american craftsman book release party in dallas, tx. By tadd myers a celebration of the handmade in america. Whether its a still photograph or a motion video, making images that successfully communicate my clients vision is his mission. While it sort of surprises me, it really doesnt surprise me at all that people are interested in hand made brooms. An excerpt from portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers. At a time when the public is growing disenchanted by the disposable items that litter the american landscape, the workers in tadd s portraits are still using human eyes to guide human hands.
For those that are interested, his book portraits of the american craftsman can be purchased using this link. Dallas commercial photographer tadd myers works with advertising agencies, graphic design firms, and corporate industrial clients in texas and around the world. This beautiful book features 30 companies photographed by awardwinning photographer tadd myers over the last 5 years, including descriptions of each american company. Tax forms, meal plan purchases, direct deposit information and more. Portraits of the american craftsman ebook por tadd myers. This collection of inspiring images tells the story of craftsmen who share a passion for tradition, design, and creating finely crafted products in america. Portraits of the american craftsman is an ode to artisans. An excerpt from portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers, photographerauthor. This book is a celebration of the handmade at a time when its being embraced by a new generation of diy.
From operating a printing press at the age of 15, to refining his photography craft, to creating a book that honors the men and women who handcraft products in the usa read more about his professional journey and why he relies on modern postcard. Texasbased photographer tadd myers traveled across america interviewing and photographing craftsmen. Jan 01, 20 portraits of the american craftsman book. Nov 08, 20 a commercialphotography assignment at hull historical in fort worth inspired tadd myers to create portraits of the american craftsman.
Texasbased photographer tadd myers spent five years crisscrossing the country for his new book, portraits of the american craftsman. A commercialphotography assignment at hull historical in fort worth inspired tadd myers to create portraits of the american craftsman. Portraits of the american craftsman ebook by tadd myers. Tadd lets us know how keeping his work looking unique has helped him stand out from the crowd, the importance of marketing, and to keep striving to better yourself. What began as a commercial assignment to photograph texas craftsman carving wooden molding for an historic building, soon became a fiveyear crosscountry project for.
Dallas commercial photographer tadd myers works with advertising agencies, graphic design firms, and corporate industrial clients in texas and around the. Portraits of the american craftsman independent we stand. Stickleys principles of home design include construction that is in harmony with its landscape, open floor plans, builtin storage, and natural lighting. See more ideas about american manufacturing, fabric factory and factory architecture. Hope to see you over at my new channel the american craftsman workshop. American craftsmen is an exciting blend of two genres that kept me interested and excited for more. Tadd lets us know how keeping his work looking unique has helped him stand out from the crowd, the importance of marketing, and to keep. The book features images and profiles of thirty companies.
The idea of magic having existed throughout history, just never openly exposed is a well used plotline, but doyle is able to explain it in a new, interesting way that does not feel stale or repetitive. Tadd meyers is a native texan who grew up in houston and now lives in dallas with his wife and kids. Nov 12, 20 awardwinning photographer tadd myers is four years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Nov 12, 20 what began as a commercial assignment to photograph texas craftsman carving wooden molding for an historic building, soon became a fiveyear crosscountry project for tadd myers, in order to. Tadd myers and lyons press are proud to announce the new release of portraits of the american craftsman. Tadd myers believes photography is about telling a story. In 2009, tadd myers was on a commercial job in which he photographed craftsmen. The book features images and profiles of thirty companies from across the nation. Gustav stickleys craftsman homes and bungalowsnook book. The acp is a celebration of the many companies and individuals that still handcraft beautiful products here in america. Photographer tadd myers announces new zealand sheep farm. Feb 11, 2014 awardwinning photographer tadd myers is five years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers overdrive.
Awardwinning photographer tadd myers is four years into a crosscountry journey to capture images of the american craftsman engaged in his work. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers at. Nov 16, 2015 this video is essentially a detour sign pointing viewers to the new youtube channel for the american craftsman workshop. Thursday, november 14th from 5 to 9pm dallas photographer, tadd myers, is holding a signing party for his american craftsman book at photographs do not bend gallery. Portraits of the american craftsman by tadd myers, paperback. The resulting book, portraits of the american craftsman, released in 20. Historical american crafts still practiced in north texas. Video from the portraits of the american craftsman book release party in dallas, tx. Portraits of the american craftsman is an ode to artisans the. On the heels of publishing his new book, portraits of the american craftsman, tadd myers took some time to talk about how his humble project turned into a hardcover book.
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