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Kevin Greggain Photography
Posts: 6769
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
I'm feeling a little bit of jealousy from the thread too.. It's ok, he's a great photographer, and I personally think of this project as a set of great images, and highlighting a great cause.
As well, I definitely want to shoot in Rio now..
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Eros Studios
Posts: 690
Boston, Massachusetts, US
They're going for what here... an Photo Journalists Calendar?
No thanks... can we have the sexy nude women calendar back, please?
Just way too goody two shoes and mainstream for my taste.
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KMP
Posts: 4834
Houston, Texas, US
AJScalzitti wrote:
True, I have always found his work amazing but, it isn't Pirelli. At the end of the day they are selling a brand and "style" that is part of it. Seams like a marketing gamble, the kind that can only be big; one way or the other. No guts, no glory. I'm not really too worried about Pirelli surviving this move.
Those who might not survive are the ones who want their T&A calendar. Don't worry, it'll be back.
Fucking grow up...
I found the lighting gorgeous, the compositions wonderful.
It's nice to see portraiture given its due.
Personally, I've never been interested in a Pirelli Calendar. This one, I'm interested in.
Michael Pandolfo wrote:
Laughed so hard when I saw that. Yes, even the legendary Steve McCurry. Yes I got a snicker out of that too..
And is it ME, or is that a Canon camera behind him in his interview? He's shooting with a Nikon...
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beta
Posts: 2097
Nashville, Tennessee, US
is it a break from the traditional T&A? Of course, and I think I like it even more after reading that link. Beautiful images, great story...
Photographer
bruce blosser
Posts: 299
Mendocino, California, US
Pirelli i am sure was glad that this photographer said yes to this, and i think they are the ones who know what they want in each years callender, not someone giving off the cuff opinions...
The work is amazing, very romantic, and quite beautiful.
Last years images were really quite wonderful and very erotic and this year we have something completely different ... i think it is silly to complain about the fact that these women are not nude
very well done!
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Jon Tiffin
Posts: 1041
San Antonio, Texas, US
Fucking bravo!!
Steve for incredible images
Pirelli for having stones to diverge and not giving a shit.
Model
SROllc
Posts: 10
New York, New York, US
Hi all,
Thanks for the thread regarding the Pirelli Calendar. I was actually one of the women chosen this year and the decision to do a clothed calendar was actually very natural for the entire team. They asked Steve this year to create a calendar that would "inspire the next generation." So he suggested using women who focus on environmental and humanitarian initiatives. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to shoot the calendar and to have the "cause" front and center.
The Casting Director had mentioned that the women were never asked questions - but this year, we had elevated conversation with the journalists - ranging from everything from the backdrop of Brazil the why environment wasn't discussed in the U.S. Presidential debates. What a breath of fresh air.
Out of the three years that Pirelli shot in Rio, this was the first time they felt that they actually "captured Rio." Whatever you think of the calendar - I just want to say from being part of it firsthand, that it was a remarkable experience, with absolutely beautiful women from the inside out (who have committed their lives to a greater cause), and to work with Steve - his quiet disposition, his meticulous nature in getting the entire shot right, to capturing the zeitgeist of Rio, and to be able to tell a greater story behind my work... well, absolutely priceless.
Much love and respect,
summer rayne
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Stephoto Photography
Posts: 20158
Amherst, Massachusetts, US
SROllc wrote:
Hi all,
Thanks for the thread regarding the Pirelli Calendar. I was actually one of the women chosen this year and the decision to do a clothed calendar was actually very natural for the entire team. They asked Steve this year to create a calendar that would "inspire the next generation." So he suggested using women who focus on environmental and humanitarian initiatives. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to shoot the calendar and to have the "cause" front and center.
The Casting Director had mentioned that the women were never asked questions - but this year, we had elevated conversation with the journalists - ranging from everything from the backdrop of Brazil the why environment wasn't discussed in the U.S. Presidential debates. What a breath of fresh air.
Out of the three years that Pirelli shot in Rio, this was the first time they felt that they actually "captured Rio." Whatever you think of the calendar - I just want to say from being part of it firsthand, that it was a remarkable experience, with absolutely beautiful women from the inside out (who have committed their lives to a greater cause), and to work with Steve - his quiet disposition, his meticulous nature in getting the entire shot right, to capturing the zeitgeist of Rio, and to be able to tell a greater story behind my work... well, absolutely priceless.
Much love and respect,
summer rayne 
just sayin'!
Photographer
bruce blosser
Posts: 299
Mendocino, California, US
SROllc wrote:
Hi all,
Thanks for the thread regarding the Pirelli Calendar. I was actually one of the women chosen this year and the decision to do a clothed calendar was actually very natural for the entire team. They asked Steve this year to create a calendar that would "inspire the next generation." So he suggested using women who focus on environmental and humanitarian initiatives. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to shoot the calendar and to have the "cause" front and center.
The Casting Director had mentioned that the women were never asked questions - but this year, we had elevated conversation with the journalists - ranging from everything from the backdrop of Brazil the why environment wasn't discussed in the U.S. Presidential debates. What a breath of fresh air.
Out of the three years that Pirelli shot in Rio, this was the first time they felt that they actually "captured Rio." Whatever you think of the calendar - I just want to say from being part of it firsthand, that it was a remarkable experience, with absolutely beautiful women from the inside out (who have committed their lives to a greater cause), and to work with Steve - his quiet disposition, his meticulous nature in getting the entire shot right, to capturing the zeitgeist of Rio, and to be able to tell a greater story behind my work... well, absolutely priceless.
Much love and respect,
summer rayne Thank you!!!! what a great concept and what a fantastic person you are!
Model
SROllc
Posts: 10
New York, New York, US
Pirelli had shot a 20- and 40-minute version of the film highlighting more behind-the-scenes. This is just my section but will give you a sense of how cool it was: https://vimeo.com/54380147 These were the type of inspiring questions we were getting at the press conference: https://vimeo.com/54458491 and speaking on stage about the youth movement and Kyleigh's work in Afghanistan: https://vimeo.com/54394088 I have more of the ladies speaking about their organizations and work here: https://vimeo.com/summerrayneoakes But you get a general sense of what happens when you elevate the image and conversation to another level. It was powerful. And inspiring. Thank you all, Summer Rayne
Photographer
Laubenheimer
Posts: 9317
New York, New York, US
SROllc wrote:
Hi all,
Thanks for the thread regarding the Pirelli Calendar. I was actually one of the women chosen this year and the decision to do a clothed calendar was actually very natural for the entire team. They asked Steve this year to create a calendar that would "inspire the next generation." So he suggested using women who focus on environmental and humanitarian initiatives. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to shoot the calendar and to have the "cause" front and center.
The Casting Director had mentioned that the women were never asked questions - but this year, we had elevated conversation with the journalists - ranging from everything from the backdrop of Brazil the why environment wasn't discussed in the U.S. Presidential debates. What a breath of fresh air.
Out of the three years that Pirelli shot in Rio, this was the first time they felt that they actually "captured Rio." Whatever you think of the calendar - I just want to say from being part of it firsthand, that it was a remarkable experience, with absolutely beautiful women from the inside out (who have committed their lives to a greater cause), and to work with Steve - his quiet disposition, his meticulous nature in getting the entire shot right, to capturing the zeitgeist of Rio, and to be able to tell a greater story behind my work... well, absolutely priceless.
Much love and respect,
summer rayne wonderful.
Photographer
Doug Jantz
Posts: 4025
Tulsa, Oklahoma, US
I would bet that Terry nor Steve care what any on MM think about their work lol. Kind of like the talking heads on TV who talk but aren't getting the actual work 
Photographer
Brett Fish
Posts: 426
Seattle, Washington, US
DennisRoliffPhotography wrote:
a railroad tracks shot?
![https://dennisroliff.com/samples/web/railroadtracks.jpg]() I know, right?
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Art of LV
Posts: 305
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
I like it. His work is amazing and a change once in a while is refreshing.
mc
Photographer
Dave McDermott
Posts: 720
Coill Dubh, Kildare, Ireland
I was surprised to see Steve doing the Pirelli calendar but he did a great job. What sort of lights were those he was using?
Photographer
Kelvin Hammond
Posts: 17397
Billings, Montana, US
KMP wrote:
And is it ME, or is that a Canon camera behind him in his interview? He's shooting with a Nikon... A Nikon D2Xs.... 12mp? In 2012? A little bit odd?
Photographer
A-M-P
Posts: 18465
Orlando, Florida, US
Fred Greissing wrote:
The images are simply beautiful.
Such are contrast with the plastic photoshop look
of so much fashion today. I agree. I liked the photos and his spin on this.
Retoucher
Pictus
Posts: 1379
Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photographer
Solas
Posts: 10390
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
HAHAHA 1:50 railroad photos! hahaha no doubt someone on here had something to say about that. I really loved the one in the tropical rains.."history in the walls" was about the quote when I saw the images. Then there was one of a woman looking through the glass, I really loved that look. Looks like everyone is having fun, and that's all that matters i was featured in a mag recently that had done an interview on him, from what I was told, though I didn't read the magazine nor the interview..i have read about his career extensively, and really admire his work. it's interesting seeing him shooting digital, because he was one of the photographers that inspired me to start shooting film.
Photographer
Solas
Posts: 10390
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
John Fisher wrote:
When I get bored I tell the models to take their clothes off, apparently when Pirelli's art director gets bored he tells the models to put their clothes on!
And they send some guy from Nat Geo to shoot the calendar? Railroad tracks? Really? Maybe next year they'll hire some great wedding photographer. How about senior portraits, when do they get their shot?
Please.
Fire the entire creative team, the lazy farts have spent too much time drinking wine and smoking weed.
John
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http://www.johnfisher.com little bit hostile are we? who pissed in your eggnog?
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Herman Surkis
Posts: 10856
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
L A U B E N H E I M E R wrote:
but better than terry richardson's calendar.... Even I could do that, and that is about as low as you go.
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Herman Surkis
Posts: 10856
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Somebody made a snarky comment about the finished product as opposed to the BTS.
I agree.
The quick stills, before the PS over-polishing, had a McCurry honesty and realness to them. Preferred them much better. When using a Nat. Geo. photographer PS is not needed (much), they know how to get it right in camera.
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AVD AlphaDuctions
Posts: 10747
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
why was this 2012 thread revived?
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MMDesign
Posts: 18647
Louisville, Kentucky, US
AVD AlphaDuctions wrote:
why was this 2012 thread revived? So they could warm-up to bash the 2014 edition of the calendar.
Photographer
Laubenheimer
Posts: 9317
New York, New York, US
AVD AlphaDuctions wrote:
why was this 2012 thread revived? why not? sheesh.
Photographer
Lumatic
Posts: 13750
Brooklyn, New York, US
AVD AlphaDuctions wrote:
why was this 2012 thread revived? Guess because he wanted to ask about the lights.
Since the thread's up, I'll just say that I thought the whole thing was excellent, from concept to result. I didn't care that it was "typical Pirelli," I really dug the shots.
Anyway, so what? Diana Vreeland said, "‘You're not supposed to give people what they want, you're supposed to give them what they don't know that they want yet." I'd say they approached it in that spirit, and good on 'em.
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Moon Pix Photography
Posts: 3907
Syracuse, New York, US
Who am I to judge... but I don't see anything special about the images. 
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Herman Surkis
Posts: 10856
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Paul Tirado Photography wrote:
While a Steve Curry fan, I don't think - even in his realm of portraiture - that this was anywhere near his best work, especially some which seem to have too much of an HDR feel.
Also - as 4824 other posters have mentioned - when I think Pirelli Calender, I want to see sexy. I understand the concept of mixing it up but when you have gone so many years you like new creative approaches but you at least expect the trademarks....and by trademarks I kind of mean....boobs.
I mean if in the latest Bond film, the showed Bond going to Bible Study, drinking a milkshake, taking a bus and telling the ladies that he "just wants to cuddle" - there would have been issues as well. James does not cuddle???
Oh the horror!!!
Photographer
DEHphotogaphy
Posts: 81
Washington, District of Columbia, US
SROllc wrote:
Hi all,
Thanks for the thread regarding the Pirelli Calendar. I was actually one of the women chosen this year and the decision to do a clothed calendar was actually very natural for the entire team. They asked Steve this year to create a calendar that would "inspire the next generation." So he suggested using women who focus on environmental and humanitarian initiatives. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to shoot the calendar and to have the "cause" front and center.
The Casting Director had mentioned that the women were never asked questions - but this year, we had elevated conversation with the journalists - ranging from everything from the backdrop of Brazil the why environment wasn't discussed in the U.S. Presidential debates. What a breath of fresh air.
Out of the three years that Pirelli shot in Rio, this was the first time they felt that they actually "captured Rio." Whatever you think of the calendar - I just want to say from being part of it firsthand, that it was a remarkable experience, with absolutely beautiful women from the inside out (who have committed their lives to a greater cause), and to work with Steve - his quiet disposition, his meticulous nature in getting the entire shot right, to capturing the zeitgeist of Rio, and to be able to tell a greater story behind my work... well, absolutely priceless.
Much love and respect,
summer rayne Thank you for the first hand account.
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