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John Hartigan has established himself as one of the more talented and versatile digital artists, and has worked for clients ranging from Fred Segal and Warner Records, to Panasonic and the U.S. Postal Service.  After graduating from Brooks Institute, Hartigan worked in the automotive photography business.  Digital experience now reaching the 20 year mark. John was one of the first digital artists to embrace Photoshop and has distinguished himself as an expert with the program.

John shoots almost exclusively Medium format digital.

About Mentoring; throughout or lives and careers we get a lot and hopefully give a lot to those we come across in our lives. I would like to thank those that mentored me throughout the years, Hopefully I added as much to other peoples lives as they added to mine

John Hartigan has a deep pool of knowledge and a rich history in photography. as a world class photographer, a commercial lighting director for video, full time staff photographer for a large advertising agency, staff digital editor and contributor of photographs for two magazines, full time visual consultant for a dot com enterprise, and last but not least first assistant to some of the greatest people, architecture and automobile photographers of the late 20th century.

As commercial, editorial and fine arts photographer, John's images appear in Automobile Magazine, Venice, Guitar Player Magazine, Genlux Magazine, assorted catalogs and publications around the world.

John Hartigan, after graduating from Brooks Institute, he began working with Automotive photography crews in Detroit and Los Angeles where he learned the intricate nuances of lighting, the creative process of the advertising world; managing, collaborating and budgeting large photography crews. For John, it was a lesson in personal responsibility, on how to take charge and responsibility to the clients; visually and financially.

His interest lighting led to a career in commercials and music videos. He was lead director of lighting for 5 years in a busy video and television production company.  Some of the projects he worked on included; Gallo Wineries, Penney’s, Levi Dockers, assorted automotive companies and much more.

About John’s education:
He studied Photography and graduated from Brooks Institute. From grade school throughout college he was always taking photography classes or teaching them. John still tutors private students in photography lighting and digital image manipulation.

Of his work, John says: 
I love quality, I love experimenting and I love the process of working with and creating great images for people.

Awards?
Best Indie album package 2000. - John handled photography, art buying, layout and print management on this project.

I'm not sure we would call this an award but, John shot the Cover Photo and two editorial stories in a music gear mag (Fender Frontline) that now holds the record for largest circulation / distribution of a single issue for a periodical of that genre.

 

What others are saying about John Hartigan Photography

"We need more people like you in this industry!"

Irena, Owner P.R.S. Hollywood

"From the mechanics of lighting to the technology of digital images, you won't find any area in which John doesn't excel. - John Consistently comes back with gorgeous pictures"

Adam Kessler, Guitar.com

"John knows digital. And John knows lighting. . . John set up our entire digital studio and then photographed tons of product, and it looked great."

Joe Phelps, The Phelps Group

"We value John’s experience in producing superior photo shoots."

Stephen Kamifuji, Editor Genlux Magazine

"John is a conscientious, hard-working photographer. Besides his skills with the camera, he has an impressive range of technical knowledge, including networking, photo retouching, and more."

Michael Caroff, Caroff Communications

"You made me look great. Bravo! I can't thank you enough."

Laura Pulver, BBC Robin Hood

"John gets the job done. Period."

Derrick Murdock, The Tonight Show

"Thanks... You are the best!"

Thomas Dolby

"John Hartigan has a keen, fine-tuned eye for his subject. He understands what you need -- and delivers it. Top quality work and so easy to communicate with."

Jeffrey Schoenberg, AJS Costumes

"I'm writing to express my gratitude and delight in the photos you provided for my website.  Your attention to detail (specific lighting, shadowing, etc.) was greatly appreciated and the final product was truly amazing.  You were very easy to work with and were able to produce in a timely fashion, which is very important in my business.  I have worked with several photographers throughout the years but have never worked with anyone who "cared" as much as you did.  Thank you SO MUCH.  And please know that I will be passing your name on to my colleagues."

Pat Cochran, Coldwell Banker

"Not only was his studio fully equipped with everything I could possibly need, but it was spacious and clean.  His beautiful lighting techniques helped make the shoot a huge success.  I was happy and more importantly, the client was thrilled.  The studio was in a great location with plenty of parking and easy access to load/unload our wardrobe & props."

Marla Halac, Photographer

"John was a very steady hand while executing, editing and managing the post production and the shoot that we did together. Very personable and easy to get along with."

Eva DiShanni, Fabulous Event Productions

"John is efficient and easy to work with. This guy knows his stuff!"

R. Stelford, Dreamworks

"John practically started with the first photoshop guys.
This guy is a genius with photoshop. I wouldn't trust or go to anyone else!"

Jimmi Mayweather, Intrepid Music Inc

"Would you like some chocolate or a coke?"

Frank Sinatra

"We Love John's Photography and John ! "

Tonya and Ronae, BHN

"The work is strong!, And, The images are great!"

 

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The word "photography" comes from the French photographie which is based on the Greek words φως phos ("light"), and γραφίς graphis ("stylus", "paintbrush") or γραφή graphê ("representation by means of lines" or "drawing"), together meaning "drawing with light."
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