Tony Luna Creative- Update- 12-31-2021
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And the more you learn about what motivates you and gives purpose to your life the more you will get out of designing your own meaningful career.
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Tony Luna Creative- Update- 12–31-2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
>>> Creative Career Transition reports and inspirational notes have been sent into Tony Luna Creative for posting by people we have had the honor to work with, and creative soul mates who support those who are pursuing their dreams. Those reports, and other important information about career development, comprise these monthly updates.
You can find out more about career reinvention classes, workshops, lectures, or private consultation given (in-person or online) by Tony Luna by going to http://tonylunacreative.com or emailing Tony directly at tony@tonylunacreative.com.
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HERE ARE THE HEADLINES…
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Start your New Year out right by joining us for an evening of inspiration and networking on Thursday, January 13, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time).
To login to our scheduled Zoom meeting click on, https://artcenter.zoom.us/j/4615644020?pwd=RDZBcjEraGhJMnFmNmlxRy94U3pCUT09
Meeting ID: 461 564 4020, Passcode: 0008856
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- Spring term Registration for Art Center Extension classes is ongoing. Classes begin January 18 and the Spring term ends 28 April, 2022.
Check out the Course Descriptions and find the classes that will enhance your life, and possibly your livelihood. Sharpen your skills, learn new technologies, or take that class you always wanted to take by taking a look at the catalogue of intriguing classes. Expand your world and your creativity at: https://www.artcenter.edu/acn/coursedescriptions.jsp
Then follow up by contacting Art Center at Night, 626-396-2319 and talk to one of the informative counselors.
The general link to ACX is https://www.artcenter.edu/acx/
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In the words of Warren Buffett, “The best investment you can make, is an investment in yourself…the more you learn, the more you’ll earn.”
Art Center Extension offers a unique series of classes titled “Crafting a Meaningful Career” designed for mid-career professionals who are looking to take their careers to the next level.
All “Crafting a Meaningful Career” classes are three hours long and are conducted online using the Zoom platform so you may attend anywhere in the world.
- “Crafting a Meaningful Career”- Part One- Discovering the Dream”- Begins 18 January, 2022, runs for fourteen weeks and ends 19 April.
- “Crafting a Meaningful Career”- Part Two- Forming the Dream”- Begins 20 January, runs six weeks and ends 24 February.
- “Crafting a Meaningful Career”- Part Three- Fulfilling the Dream”- Begins 10 March, runs six weeks and ends 14 April.
The instructor, Tony Luna will be happy to fill you in on the scope of the classes. You may contact him directly by emailing tony@tonylunacreative.com.
You may also find out what former participants in the classes have written about how the classes have helped them live their dreams by going to https://www.tonylunacreative.com/inspiration
and scrolling to Success Stories. We’d love to help you design your career to your own personal needs and achieve your goals.
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…AND HERE ARE THE COMPLETE STORIES…
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- Ellen Friedlander, Photographer, Artist, Filmmaker-
“Surprise!
“I’ve broken free of still photography and have endeavored into the world of video!
In my short film, ‘Know Hope, Know Dreams,’ I seek to drew attention to the power within each of us to take intentional positive actions toward respecting ourselves, humankind and our natural world.
I was invited to create this work by the international collective ARTISTS 4 PEACE. In addition to watching my video,
I would like to encourage you to further explore Artists 4 Peace,
https://www.artists4peace.org/
which ‘aims to contribute to world peace and sustainability by creating opportunities for meaningful communication and innovative collaborations across the world.’
We all need to remember that each one of us is a reflection of each other, and when there is no hope or no dreams, nature will cry with us.
Sending Love, Light, and Creative Flow,”
Ellen
Ellenfriedlanderphotography.com
Facebook: Ellen M Friedlander
instagram: emfphoto59
949.422.5117
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- Justin Bastien, Director, Photographer-
“I am happy to announce that I have joined the team at Bodega. They are a content creation studio based in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Bodega will be representing me for US based commercial projects. Excited to see where this new collaboration takes us! Reach out for updated reels or any projects you might have in mind.”
Justin
Justin Bastien / Director + Photographer
Email: justin@justinbastien.com
Phone: +1-805-340-8262
Website: justinbastien.com
Instagram: @justinbastien
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- Ibarionex Perello, Photographer, Podcaster, Educator
“Tony,
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that things are well with you and yours.
I wanted to share that I and Everard appeared on a recent episode of the podcast 99% Invisible on the subject of the Kodak Shirley cards and the rendering of darker skin tones in film and print. Check it out below.
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/shirley-cards/
Take care and have a wonderful holiday season.
All the best.“
Ibarionex Perello
The Candid Frame
“Photographer Ibarionex Perello recalls how school picture day would go back in the 1970s at the Catholic school he attended in South Los Angeles. He recalls that kids would file into the school auditorium in matching uniforms. They’d sit on a stool, the photographer would snap a couple images, and that would be it.
But when the pictures came back weeks later, Perello always noticed that the kids with lighter skin tones looked better — or at least more like themselves. Those with darker skin tones looked to be hidden in shadows. That experience stuck with him, but he didn’t realize why this was happening until later in his life
When Perello got older, he learned to use a camera. And he realized that capturing images of people with darker skin tones posed certain technical challenges. Sometimes Perello felt as if he had to work against the limitations actually built into the camera and the film. And that’s because, even if we think of the camera as a neutral technology, it is not. In the vast spectrum of human colors, photographic tools and practices tend to prioritize the lighter end of that range. And that bias has been there since the very beginning.”
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-Gail Mooney, Producer, Director-
Gail scores again this time with the Grand Jury Award at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival for her production of “Like a Woman.” Way to go Gail! You are an inspiration!
Gail’s film, “Like a Woman,” is now available for screenings for educational venues, non-profit, conference and events. If you are interested in screening this inspirational film for your group, contact the director Gail Mooney at gail@kellymooney.com or at 210-317-9048
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As always we are honored to share stories of the hard work our contributors have accomplished and we are thrilled to promote their activities. Please continue to support the members of our creative community as they design meaning within their careers. Thanks to all for their informative and inspiring contributions.
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Remember to keep sending us news of your wonderful art, design, and careers, and—as always—stay in touch!
Best.
Tony
Tony Luna Creative
A Creative Consultancy
819 North Bel Aire Drive
Burbank, CA 91501
Home office: 818-842-5490
Email: tony@tonylunacreative.com
http://www.tonylunacreative.com
http://www.tonylunacreative.com/blog
Adjunct Professor, Senior Faculty: Art Center College of Design
Author: "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" Allworth Press and
"Mastering the Business of Photography: What the Pros Do When They Are Not Taking Incredible Photos" Skyhorse/Allworth Press
Providing support, inspiration and networking for mid-career creative professionals
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