THE CREW PODCAST


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THE BRIEF
Group and solo portraits taken to promote a sports-themed podcast titled "The Crew" hosted by former ESPN anchor Josina Anderson with special guests Morris Chestnut, Deric Augustine, Brian Urlacher and Josh Norman.
Pictured Left to Right:
Josh Norman (Cornerback, 49ers )
Brian Urlacher (NFL Hall of Fame)
Deric Augustine (Actor, Godfather of Harlem)
Josina Anderson (podcaster, former ESPN anchor)
Morris Chestnut (Actor, Boyz n the Hood)

This group photo had a unique challenge—two of the subjects had to be shot remotely due to scheduling conflicts. Can you tell which two were comped in?
CREDITS
Producer—Josina Anderson
1st Unit
Location—Brooklyn, NY
Photographer—Simon von Elgg
Assistant—Vita Phoenix
Stylist for Mr. Chestnut—Marcus Blassingame
2nd Unit
Location—Los Angeles, CA
Photographer—Jevone Moore
Post
Comp Artist—Eleonor Lindvall
Retoucher—Simon von Elgg
Pictured Left to Right:
Morris Chestnut
Deric Augustine
Josina Anderson

These solo portraits were done in a cyclorama using LED lighting and a leko spotlight. Morris and Deric’s images were taken as part of the color portrait series, while Josina’s photo was to be used as a headshot.
CREDITS
Photographer, Retoucher—Simon von Elgg
Location—Stoodio One in Brooklyn, NYC
Assistant—Vita Phoenix
Gaffer—Arseniy Grobovnikov
Grip—Will Armstrong
Stylist for Mr. Chestnut—Marcus Blassingame
Josina Anderson

CREDITS
Photographer—Arseniy Grobovnikov
Location—Stoodio One in Brooklyn, NYC
Retoucher—Simon von Elgg
Brian Urlacher & Josh Norman

CREDITS
Photographer—Jevone Moore
Location—Los Angeles, CA
Retoucher—Simon von Elgg
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