Chauncey Studios | Food, Aircraft, Aviation, and Commercial Photography

Bombardier Announces the LearJet 70 & 75

Chauncey — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:22:53 +0000

Bombardier rolled out its newest entry in the light jet market today with the introduction of the LearJet models 70 and 75. We were on hand for the occasion, and were asked to produce some interior shots for the marketing efforts behind this latest offering. The aircraft boasts advanced avionics, superior performance, and low operating costs. See below for some marvelous interior photos as well as some images from the rollout.

“Based on the Learjet 85 aircraft interior design and technology, the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft include: improved comfort and styling of the seats; cabin management system featuring individual touchscreen monitors with full audio and video control; LED lighting throughout the entire aircraft; a generous baggage suite and a spacious galley for optimized catering, work and storage space.” –Reuters.com (Click here for the entire article.)

Chef Lance Nitahara lands at Flint Hills Technical College

Chauncey — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:19:32 +0000

We recently had the wonderful opportunity to photograph chef Lance Nitahara (CEC, CPC, PCIII) for an upcoming article in Guideposts Magazine. Lance hails from Wahiawa, HI, was a culinary chef at a christian retreat in upstate New York, and has been featured on the Food Network (Chopped and Iron Chef). His love for teaching has brought him to Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, Kansas (where we did the photo shoot). He is being featured in the article for his recent good deed: While on an episode of Chopped, he won the $10,000 prize but ended up giving the money to the second place winner so that she could spend time with her ailing mother. For more news on Lance, see a corresponding article in the Emporia Gazette.

Lance Nitahar, displaying his take on his mothers bread pudding recipe, with a ginger apple sauce.

Wasting Time at Work Infographic

Chauncey — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:01:19 +0000

From Mashable.com…
How do you waste time at work? Aside from the obvious (reading this blog entry), many people have no problem finding an increasing number of online distractions: Facebook, Twitter, etc. The real time-wasters however may surprise you. Click the image below for a larger version. (Infographic courtesy of Mashable Business.)

Stack-On Catalog

Chauncey — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:26:34 +0000

One of the companies we produce a variety of product shots for is Stack-On, who manufactures a very diverse line of products for do-it-yourselfers, mechanics, athletes, hobby enthusiasts, or just about anyone with a need for storage solutions (including security). Stack-On has a number of specialized catalogs on its website, and we invite you to take a look at what professional photography can do to enhance the sales potential of your product. Click the image for a downloadable PDF sales catalog from Stack-On (6.4 mb). (Image courtesy Stack-On.)

DesignBoom

Chauncey — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:39:19 +0000

If you’re in the hunt for some of the world’s best (and most recent) design projects, whether they be related to photography, illustration, architecture, technology, or nearly any other discipline, you should invest a few minutes at DesignBoom. The online magazine features an ongoing portfolio of some of the most creative types in the industry. For example, this series of moving magnetic sculptures. (Click the image below for the link, courtesy DesignBoom.)

DesignTaxi.com

Chauncey — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:43:23 +0000

If you’re looking to stay current on all manner of pop culture, especially as it relates to graphic design, try signing up for the newsletter from Design Taxi.com. They provide a daily dose of all things visual, including media, redesign, photography, technology, and illustration. For fun, check out a recent post entitled “What if hipsters designed brand logos?” Enjoy! (Image courtesy DesignTaxi.com)

Design Taxi

Make Your Own Handwriting Font

Chauncey — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:06:41 +0000

With the dearth of typefaces—free and otherwise— available to the graphic designer these days, there now exists a wonderful website that allows you to upload drawings of your favorite handwritten characters, and convert them into a bona fide OpenType typeface. I’ve actually tried this and it works wonderfully, especially for some of the funkier-looking fonts. The end product is a bit limited as to ligatures and extra characters, but the price (free) is hard to beat.
(Image courtesy YourFonts.com)

Food, Wonderful Food

Chauncey — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:49:11 +0000

We approach the industry of food photography with an unprecedented sense of Joie de vivre. Our imagery in the kitchen and on the table are widely regarded as some of the best in the Midwest. With food stylists and a completely-equipped modern kitchen, we can assemble and craft a delectable portfolio for your company. Hungry yet?

Typeface: The Movie

Chauncey — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:28:39 +0000

Typeface focuses on a rural Midwestern museum and print shop where international artists meet retired craftsmen and together navigate the convergence of modern design and traditional technique. Kartemquin’s latest documentary will bring this fascinating junction of historical and contemporary, as well as rural and urban America together for enjoyment and contemplation. This film will be of interest to art and graphic design enthusiasts, to teachers as an educational resource, and to anyone looking for a film about perseverance and preservation in the heart of America. Check with the Kartemquin Films website for more information on screenings. (Image courtesy Kartemquin.com.)

The Sandwich is King

Chauncey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:41:23 +0000

The sandwich that most people take for granted has a place of honor in our studios, owing to its incredible flexibility, ease of assembly, and wide range of flavors. It is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich (a small town in Kent, United Kingdom) who was an 18th-century aristocrat. Lord Sandwich was said to be quite fond of card playing, and reportedly had a valet bring him some meat tucked between two pieces of bread which kept his bare hands from getting greasy and soiling his cards. Supposedly, his cribbage skills improved thereafter.

This particular set of images was produced for Cargill, and is used for point-of-purchase banners and labels in Sam’s Club stores. Though we had little time for card-playing during the shoot, it was difficult to keep our hands off the product. Enjoy!

Black Forest Ham

Genoa Pastrami

Virginia Ham

Beef Pastrami and Swiss

Hard Salami