Intro by Skip Cohen

We all have industry artists we follow for different reasons. It might be the way they teach, or maybe we've seen some of their images or met them at a convention or workshop. I've got Tamron's tech team on my list. The relationship started years ago with my first Tamron lens for a DSLR. Later years brought some of the team to "Skip's Summer School" each year. I've been fortunate to have met and worked with many of them. However, for a lot of you the only introduction to the team is through their videos and blog posts.

I found this short video in Tamron's archives. It was posted months ago, but not that many people ever saw it. Here's the entire plot/script. No words, no text, just Andre Costantini kicking back and shooting with Tamron's 28-300mm Di VC PZD lens. He's cruising on a flatboat through the Bayou and even takes the time to grab a shot of a dragonfly that lands on his leg.

I pulled a few of my favorites as screen shots to share in this post because I enjoy the way Andre sees the world. He's no stranger here at SCU. One of my favorite videos I've shared was his one about painting with light. It's a classic with a lot of solid "how-to" content.

Andre and the entire tech team are on the road throughout the United States for the year. If they're coming to a city near you, make it a point to not miss their workshops. They're in the Midwest this week with Wisconsin today and tomorrow, then into Illinois and Michigan. Click the banner at the top for their schedule.

Intro by Skip Cohen

Last week I shared a "Spotlight Profile" of another Tamron Image Master, Charley Voorhis. Before sharing the post I had a chance to talk with him on the phone about his work as a filmmaker. I love the way he tells the story in each of his videos, especially this first one, "We Are Wenatchee", which he talks about in this new podcast.

Charley shares a lot of great insight about his journey so far and his passion for filmmaking. You can't help but be inspired by the way he brings people into each video.

Vootex Productions is all about people and storytelling. As I watched the video below I simply wanted to get in the car and drive to Wenatchee. Why? Because of the way their story was told. It's about the people and their love for the community and without question Charley captured it in this video.

Over and over again I've talked about the diversity of Tamron's Image Masters and without question Charely is a perfect example. He's a filmmaker, passionate not only about his craft, but his clients and the subject matter in each video. 

Whether you're a filmmaker or shooting still photography, learning how to tell a client's story is your greatest skill set. Put Voortex Productions on your radar and follow Charley on  Vimeo , Twitter and Facebook.

A big thanks to Charley for taking the time to do a podcast and to Tamron USA for their never-ending support to the imaging community. Their tech team, made up of some of the finest artists in our industry are on the road throughout 2015 with the Tamron Tailgate Tour. Check the schedule to find out when they're coming to a city near you.

It's Tamron Tuesday!  At this point I've shared spotlight profiles of just about all the  Tamron Image Masters.  They're an incredibly diverse group and Charley Voorhis is certainly no exception. I love the way his work is described on the Tamron Image Master site:

After attending a tech school for production then moving onto film school at Brooks Institute of Photography in Ventura California, Voorhis launched, Voortex Productions in 2004. Focusing primarily on promotional documentaries, and short films, often working with towns and communities, he applies a signature style to his productions. Telling an emotive story takes precedence, keeping things simple, elegant and authentic. He understands somethings are better left un-told and merely shown.  

Charley is a filmmaker, so it was fun to pick three of his productions from his galleries at random to share. I chose one from "Communities", one from "Companies" and one from "Makers".  The text below describing the pieces in "Makers" is a great example of the way Charley looks at his subjects:

It's the people in our communities that shape the values of our culture. People who live out their heritage, or who break ground on new innovations. It's people and their determination to grow and improve that continue to push our communities into the future.

Interested in seeing more of Charley's work? Just click on the banner below:

Charley needs to be on your radar. Follow him on  Vimeo , Twitter and Facebook.
 

Charley's Tamron Gear Box 

 SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC (model A007)
SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (model A012)
SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (model A009)
SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (model A011)

All videos copyright Charley Voorhis. All rights reserved.

Last year Tamron introduced their Ultra-Telephoto 150-600mm Di VC USD lens. It's a remarkable telephoto, but what I appreciated the most was Ken Hubbard's explanation of the features.  I especially liked his explanation of the VC feature, vibration compensation. The examples show exactly what the feature does and it's especially important when you're shooting handheld without a tripod.

While this video is definitely an infomercial, it's got some great content as Ken explains what all the new features mean and definitely helps answer questions you might have. Tamron has packed a lot of great content into just a three minute video.

As Ken's taking you through each benefit/feature of the new lens, check out his surroundings. When I grow up I want to be Ken Hubbard! I want his job. Put his passion for imaging together with his love of education and you've got a great photographer to hang out with.

Ken is on the road with all of Tamron's tech team as the Tailgate Tour continues across the US.  This group of artists represents some amazing diversity and they're on your doorstep to help you raise the bar on your skill set, while you check out some incredible products as well. Just click on the banner below for the complete schedule.