CHECK THIS ARTIST: TOM HOOPS

I'm always on the lookout for dark, edgy/gritty, yet refined art. British freelance photographer Tom Hoops knows how to combine these elements seamlessly to create poignant photos.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: TERESA HORSTMAN

Oooh, dark and mysterious...

 If you dig on the photos (or the adjectives) check out the work of German-based photog Teresa Horstman.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: NINA BRUNO

A force on Flickr, photographer Nina Bruno has something to say when it comes to portraits.

Bravo.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: ANNA DOBOS

Check out the rad portrait work of LA photog Anna Dobos...

VERDICT WORK: ABSENCE OF APATHY

Here's some old school Verdict work that's just getting some play. Shot for musician 'Absence of Apathy' a while back, it's a killer shot worthy of some love. 

Enjoy.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: LIU BOLIN

"Teatro alla Scala"

"Forklifts"

Forget Where's Waldo? Where's Chinese artist, Liu Bolin? His work has been exhibited throughout the world, including at the Today Art Museum in Beijing, Eli Klein Fine Art in New York and Beijing, the Museum on the Seam in Israel, the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago, the Berkshire Museum in Massachusetts, and the Seoul Art Museum in Korea.

Check out more of Liu Bolin's work at Eli Klein Fine Art in New York and Beijing.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: DIVER & AGUILAR

Check out Diver&Aguilar's work for soccer club FC Barcelona. These guys use simple, straightforward, and powerful imagery to get the point across.

Me gusta.

VERDICT NEWS: FAMILY PORTRAIT PACKAGES

Verdict Photography is now offering Family Portrait Package deals! If you and your family are into the 'non-traditional' family portrait (like the one above) then please contact the studio at: thebench@verdictphotography.com.

Don't worry - we are also doing traditional portrait deals too!

(the photo above is of the Morin Family recreating Norman Rockwell's 1943 painting 'Freedom From Want'...cool, right?!)

CHECK THIS ARTIST: CHRIS WICKS

Check out artist Chris Wicks version of the 'lyrical portrait'. Purdy bad-ass if you ask me. Best part - dude doesn't even have a website. Rock on.

VERDICT NEWS: GANI PINERO LINKS UP W/ THE VERDICT BLOG

Keep your eyes peeled for up-coming posts from portrait photographer Gani Pinero. A great addition to the Verdict Blog, GP will be chiming in with all things photographia as our first featured blogger!

Make sure you tune in.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: DOMINIK SMIALOWSKI

Poland based photog Diminik Smialowski uses a unique style that keeps you guessing.

Check it.



VISUAL STIMULI: CHASE JARVIS VIDEO PORTRAITS

This video comes from photog/videographer/visual pioneer Chase Jarvis..always one step ahead of the game. Low and behold..the video portrait.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: ROMAIN LAURENT

Check out Paris-based Romaine Laurent for some cool visuals...does great stuff with H2O!

CHECK THIS ARTIST: JEREMY BLINCOE

Dismal, bleek, and utterly beautiful. Just a few words to describe Aussie photograher Jeremy Blincoe and his work. For sure worth a peek.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: ANDREW ZUCKERMAN

Check out NY based (and pretty famous) photographer Andrew Zuckerman.

Parrots, Clint Eastwood. Lions, Nelson Mandela...yeah, no biggie.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: DIVER & AGUILAR

Gotta check out London based duo Diver and Aguilar. Sweet vision. Great subject matter. Cool name.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: ASHLEY CHAMPAGNE

Coming from some recent work that is a little bit photography and a little bit illustration, Canadian photog Ashley Champagne caught my eye. Cool stuff, ...should catch your's too.

CHECK THIS ARTIST: STEPHAN GIFTTHALER

Known more for his fashion photography, Milan based photog Stephan Giftthaler applied his trademark aesthetic to some stunning pics of animals. This is for sure the hippest billy goat I've ever seen. 

CHECK THIS ARTIST: JAN FAUKNER

Czech photog Jan Faukner uses some cool imagery in his portraits...you know me,...the weirder the better!

CHECK THIS ARTIST: ART STREIBER

LA based entertainment photog Art Streiber has been capturing Hollywood's brightest stars since 1994. Even if you've never heard his name, you have seen tons of his photos...trust me. And on top of it all, he's a super nice guy.