Joel Grimes
After receiving a BFA in Photography from the University of Arizona in 1984, Joel began working as a commercial advertising photographer based out of Denver, Colorado. His style of capturing portraits has earned him the attention from many of the nation's finest Advertising Agencies and Art Buyers. Due to his strong fine art background, Joel strongly believes in creating images that go beyond the normal commercial application. He stated, "I am driven to create images that would hang on the walls of any gallery". Some of his clients include AARP, Abbott Laboratories, AES, Archer Daniels Midland, Arizona Office of Tourism, AT&T, Carnegie Institution, Case Logic, Dial, Febreze, Goldman Sachs, Hudson Trail Outfitters, Kodak, Nikon USA, Pentax USA, Philip Morris, Phillips 66, PSE Archery, Red Bull, Roper, Quest, Sony, Sturm Ruger Co., Village Inn, Visa, Volvo, US Postal Service, USA Boxing, Wacom, Western Gas, Xcel Energy, and many more. Joel's assignments have taken him to every continent and to over fifty counties across the globe. In addition to his assignments, Joel has also become a voice in the photographic community promoting the creative process of photography through seminars and workshops. "I have a passion to see people get excited about the creative process". In 1991, Joel produced his first national-interest coffee table book: Navajo, Portrait of a Nation. On top of this, the book has received a number of photographic and graphic design awards. Currently, Joel has a home in Tucson, Arizona that he shares with his wife and four children and is working out of his personal studio in Los Angeles, California taking on new clients, building portfolios, and sharing his passion for photography wherever he goes.
Becoming a Marketing Genius at Photography
with Joel Grimes
Learn how to thrive in the marketplace! There's no talk of f-stops or lighting in this class. Join Joel Grimes for a cold hard look at what it takes to go from sitting in the stands to playing on the field by upping your marketing game. It is possible for you to make a living in photography, but it takes more than just being a good photographer. You need also need to be good at marketing yourself, your work, and what you can do that sets you apart from your competition. Joel shares the wisdom he's learned and earned from years of knocking on doors, making cold calls, and (eventually) getting the clients he was after. If he can do it, so can you.
The Art of Photography – My Uncompromising Passion to Create
with Joel Grimes
Come get inspired with Mia McCormick as she sits down with Joel Grimes, a photographer and retouch artist, to discuss the ins and outs of finding your creative voice as a professional photographer. Over the course of an hour Joel and Mia touch on the importance of setting goals, why you shouldn't be afraid to develop your own signature style, the value of hard work, and so much more!
Mastering Beauty Lighting & Fashion for Portrait Photography
with Joel Grimes
Acclaimed artist and commercial photographer Joel Grimes takes you behind the scenes in the studio and teaches you the fundamentals of his favorite lighting techniques that will enable you to take your photography to the next level. Joel stresses the importance of developing your creative process while mastering the technical aspects of your craft, because it is your creative vision that will set you apart from all the rest. After seeing how the photos are captured in studio you'll learn the secrets to Joel's retouching techniques for bringing out the best in a subject's skin and seamlessly compositing a subject into a new background.
Join Kelby Training's own Larry Becker as he sits down with artist and photographer Joel Grimes to discuss the business side of Joel's award winning commercial photography career. Larry and Joel discuss topics ranging from how to get started in the business to how to keep yourself on the cutting edge of new trends and technology. Drawing from over 26 years of experience, Joel shares some of his best advice for achieving success and feeding your creative passion.
Creative Compositing Part 2: Putting it Together in Photoshop
with Joel Grimes
Master the compositing secrets used in professional commercial advertising. Join legendary commercial advertising photographer Joel Grimes as he shares his best creative Photoshop techniques, tools, and tips and tricks that will teach you how to "sell the fake" and create breathtaking, professional composite portraits.
Matt Klowskowski goes behind the scenes with commercial advertising photographer Joel Grimes as he walks through every aspect of creating stunning sports composite portraits.
This class is perfect for an intermediate or advanced photographer interested in sports portraits and composite photography.
