Journal Communications

In the past 8 months, I've had a brief, yet wonderful experience at Journal Communications Inc. in Franklin, TN.  I was a essentially a travel photographer for the custom content firm.  I photographed mostly for Chamber of commerces around the country.  I had a blast in Wyoming.  Unexpected fun in Alabama and South Carolina.  I favorite moment was shooting for the Nashville Visitors' Guide.

I blogged over there while working there, sadly, neglecting this blog.

You can read my posts here.

Here are some highlights from my time at Journal Communications.

I'll post more photos from my assignments from Journal in the future.  

Photos ©2013 Martin B. Cherry/ Journal Communications Inc. 

Anna and William

Last weekend, I photographed a gorgeous wedding in Lewisburg, West Virginia.  My old college friend, Anna, was married on her family farm.  It was so much fun to photograph despite the gray skies and light rain. The ceremony, reception and location was so beautiful, it more than made up for the wet weather.  The reception was in a barn built in the late 1800s.  Congratulations William and Anna!

All Images ©2012 Martin B. Cherry

Gig: Local Table Summer Issue

I've been keeping myself busy with gigs and travel.

Here a few shots from the newest edition of Local Table.

Artisan Bread from Twin Forks

Corssair Distillery 

Sweet Stash Cupcakes 

Collier and McKeel, Tennessee Whiskey 

All images ©2012 by Martin B. Cherry

Gig: Christian Science Monitor

I also had a gig with the Christian Science Monitor right before the Tracy Silverman gig.  It's been published and you can read the article here.  It's a great piece on religion and politics.  They are also other articles of others from different faiths.  Being in Tennessee, I photographed a surprisingly photogenic, Southern Baptist ... Brian Weldy.  

Brian was really great to meet me at his church of 15 years in Franklin, TN to take a few quick picks.  

They used this one ^

All Photos ©2012 Martin B. Cherry

Gig: Tracey Silverman and Terry Riley

As you can see from the previous post. I made a promotional video for Tracey Silverman and Terry Riley. For print promotions, they used some my photos and video stills. Here are a few:

Nashville Symphony's website

WPLN (Nashville Public Radio)

The above images was also used in the Indy Star and NPR

Here are others: 

Still from the video

Black and whites

Portrait

Currently, I am editing a new video for Tracy.  A "behind the scenes" look of his rehearsals, Q&A and world premiere of PCR.  As you can see from the dates of performances, Tracy performed masterfully at Nashville, Carmel and Carnegie Hall.  Congrats and many thanks to Tracy and his manager, Mitchell Korn.  It was amazing to work with them and meeting a legend in the music world, Terry Riley.  Truly an honor.  

All photos ©2012 Martin B. Cherry.  

New Gig: The Palmian Chord Ryddle

Here's a great gig that landed in my lap.  I had the opportunity to photograph and film promo of the concerto of The Palmian Chord Ryddle by influencial, innovative composer Terry Riley.  Performed by accomplished electric violinist Tracy Silverman.  It was my honor to work with these guys.  Tracy and his manager Mitchell Korn drove me up to Indianapolis to meet Terry and shoot the promo photos and video there at the performing art center.

Here's the video (first draft):



The Palmian Chord Ryddle from Martin Cherry on Vimeo.


Again, many thanks to Mitchell, Tracy and Terry.

Update:  The video above has been re-edited with a few tweaks to the text.

all content ©2012 Martin B. Cherry

Gig: Local Table

Duck Breast on Sweet Potato Ash

Nashville magazine Local Table gave me a really cool assignment to photograph Table 3, a semi-new restaurant in the Green Hills area.  All the food, by Chef Will Uhlhorn, are from local farmers in the Middle Tennessee and Central Kentucky Region.  Pick up a copy of Local Table in Nashville.

Pork Belly with Polenta Cake

Chef Will Uhlhorn

Many thanks to Lisa Shively and Table 3.

New gig: Table 3

This was shot with my iPhone!!! I did use my DSLR for the actual shoot. The gig was for a local magazine Local Table. More to come after the shots go to print.  Also, check out Table 3.  

Image ©2012 by Martin B. Cherry

Happy New Year 2012

Before the new year, I photographed my friend and yoga instructor, Sarah Plotkin.  She was so much fun to shoot.  The contortions her body made were so amazing to photograph.  I really want to do video of her getting into these positions.  Here are some images, more on my flickr.

photos ©2012 Martin B. Cherry

We plan to do another shoot later this month.  I am really excited. Thanks Sarah!

Recent Work....

I've received a few gigs from the Nashville Scene recently.  Check them out!

Amazing story you can read here. 

Great article by Jonathan Meador (pictured) 

Read it here. 

Both stories were amazing and exciting to cover.  Thank you to the editors and reporters of SouthComm/ Nashville Scene.  

Zarna II

I photographed my friend Zarna again for a themed shoot this time.  I had my eye to photograph this seedy hotel in Nashville.  It was a cheap hotel that looked very shady, but had beautiful teal railings with yellow speckled walls.  I thought it would be a great place to do a shoot with her.  You can see more on my flickr.


Thanks again Zarna.

photo ©2011 Martin B. Cherry 

Jenilee

My friend Jenilee Thorton.

More photos here.

photos by Martin B. Cherry ©2011

ZARNA!

I photographed my friend Zarna. She's a popular fashion blogger in Nashville. I wanted to contribute to her awesome website. Check out her blog, it's pretty awesome.

More pics on my flickr.

photos © 2011 by Martin B. Cherry

Tell Tale Nights

Photo ©2011 by Martin B. Cherry

I recently photographed nashville indie rock band Tale Tell Nights. We had a lot of fun shooting together at a small park in nashville. The location was perfect for the band. Tell Tale were awesome for bringing props, dressing well and knowing how to pose. They blended perfectly with Sunnyside, a 1852 restored house at the park.

More photos will be posted on my flickr this weekend.

Recent Gig - NY Daily News

Last week, I shot for the New York Daily News. It was for a great story about a bill to support the medical bills of 9/11 responders, the Zadroga Bill. This is from the perspective a Tennessee woman who is slowly dying from her ailments received from working at ground zero after the terrorist attacks in New York City.

Read the article here.