Another day at the office.

SUCCESS

2008-05-14T11:59:00.000-07:00

Thank you for your support of our inaugural
2008 MARCH FOR BABIES Team. With your
help we were able to raise close to $1500.00.
Nearly three times the amount we set for our
goal (We were trying to be realistic). Jessica &
I hope to never need the services that the
March of Dimes provides but for those who do we
are happy to help them with the research and
resources they provide. For those of you that
couldn’t join us this year we hope to see you or
have your support again next year.

Sincerely Tony and Jessica Masters

Cristián de la Fuente finishes the walk.

Oh Baby!

2008-02-13T16:03:00.000-08:00

Anthony Masters Photography is proud to sponsor its first team for The March of Dimes March for Babies. A portion of every Headshot and Portrait session Anthony shoots between February 12th and April 25th will be donated to The March of Dimes. Everyone is welcome to join us on Saturday April 26th at Griffith Park for the 5-1/2 mile walk.

As an official Photographer for The March of Dimes I will be all over the event and my wife Jessica will be signing people in.

Four ways to participate:

1-Book a Headshot or Portrait Session and a donation will automatically be made for you through Anthony Masters Photography.

2-Join the team. No sign up fee required but it helps if you get sponsors.
SIGN UP (Anthony Masters Photography March for Babies T-Shirt included with $25.00 or more worth of donations.)

3-Sponsor. You can simply make a donation in any amount to our Team by clicking on the link.

4-Wish us luck. Do you hate getting up early on Saturdays? Don't like asking for or being asked for money?
Wish us luck.

Thank you.Sincerely Anthony (Tony) Masters

The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Long Running Clients

2007-10-09T08:06:00.000-07:00

To keep my digital skills sharp I became a member of LADIG during their inaugural year. We had the great opportunity to meet and be spoken to by the very talented celebrity photographer Greg Gorman a few weeks ago. His insight into the industry of editorial photography was enlightening and somewhat frustrating. It basically narrows down to the fact that too many people have a say in how the photographs will be taken.

While the industry dictates a lot about what it wants in a headshot I still try to get down to what the actor and myself can create as a two person team. I recently photographed an actor I've known for a long time. In my quest, roughly eight years ago, to figure out the headshot industry I asked an aspiring playwright/actor Brett Rickaby if I could do his headshots. We did two rolls of film that day. It "technically" wasn't my best work but Brett and I connected and we got what he wanted. In fact when he showed up last week he said he was still using a couple of the shots we took that day. He has since added to his repertoire of pictures (we're on our fourth photo shoot) but still sends out this eight year old shot. Since it worked so well we photographed an updated, color version of it.

Over the course of eight years Brett has written and starred in two of his own plays in which he had me shoot the press photos for. Brett has appeared in numerous commercial, T.V. and Film roles (including "24" and a scene opposite Sean Penn in "The Assassination of Richard Nixon"). Brett is currently working on a film adaptation of his first play and has some very talented name actors signed on to contribute. This will be his third film as writer/director. Brett is an extremely talented writer and actor. I hope to always be a part of his many projects.

Back from France

2006-06-06T03:14:00.000-07:00

Things have been a bit hectic since I got back. What a great trip. I was gone for ten days. Five of which were spent in Paris taking in the city with my fiancé. If you're interested in that portion of the trip you can read about it here

JLG's booth was one of the best at the second largest show of its kind. If you've ever been to the Auto Shows here in the states, this makes them look like a school carnival. We went up nearly ten stories in a vertical lift for this shot. The other is the second story bar and restaurant for entertaining clients.

Since I've been back I've been shooting countless headshots, a fund raiser for Covenant House and a Wedding. JLG is also buying a book I designed of the work we did in France. I'll keep you updated.

Off to France

2006-04-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

I have a marketing and design company that hires me to shoot certain trade shows for use in their brochures and website. I'll be in France from the 20th -30th of April taking pictures of a custom 2 story booth with a mural of a city printed on the outside for JLG Industries. I pretty much work at my own pace which makes for a nice change from the other stuff. I'll try to post while I'm gone.

Downtown with Style

2006-04-03T21:01:00.000-07:00

Dawn & Bill live in Downtown L.A. We shot in three different locations around the city to capture their unique sense of style and location. Their wedding will be in a downtown studio that should make for some interesting photos this June.

Bill brought along an old Polaroid 440 Camera (made in the early 70's I believe) to grab a few pictures of his future bride. Very cool toy.

Grabbing a moment.

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Union Station

A Cinderella Story

2006-03-20T16:20:00.000-08:00

Well, kind of. Amanda came by for her shoot today with smile in hand. She works at Disneyland as Cinderella and was a joy to shoot. I guess being in front of hundreds of cameras everyday makes it easy. I know it makes my job easier. Good Luck Amanda.

PUG Meeting

2006-03-11T02:12:00.000-08:00

I recently attended the monthly Pictage User Group (PUG) meeting hosted by the very talented Photographer Jules Bianchi. Ira Gershoff from Leather Craftsmen was there to show us their great line of custom made albums. I am just finishing the design of an album that will go there shortly.

The Spotlight Studio was Jennifer Zivolich, another oustanding photographer. That's her looking at me like I was going to steal something. Of course she was not, she was very friendly.
This picture is courtesy of Cat from NEXT EXIT PHOTOGRAPHY.

SAG Nominee

2006-01-10T18:55:00.000-08:00

A quick note to say congratulations to Tonantzin Carmelo. She was recently nominated for a SAG award as Best Female Actor in a Television Miniseries (Into the West). When Tonantzin met with me she had photos that made her look like a 30 year old soap star. We decided she needed something fresh, pretty and more age appropriate. It's great to see someone reach a new level in their career.

The best laid plans...

2005-10-17T00:33:00.000-07:00

When a "soon to be" bride meets with me as a potential client I inevitably end up saying to them "it's not a matter of if something will go wrong but more of how many things will go wrong. This remark is always acknowledged by a knowing nervous smile and laugh. Well, this time around it was a matter of my meticulous planning that would be thwarted. I researched the area, saw the placement of the sun and decided on where each shot should take place. Homework done. Downtown L.A. and the trusty weather had a different plan for me. As I arrived at The Wells Fargo Building I noticed a large amount of film production trucks, trailers, cranes generators and lights. All of this was parked in the street that I had hoped to grab some great shots of the couple with the L.A. background. I did manage to incorporate it for "the story" part of the wedding. The other problem was that for the first time in three months thick black rain clouds hung above L.A. blocking any hope of my cool "ambient light" shots. All ideas had to be scrapped and I was on-stage without a script. We got some great shots and the couple was all for "shooting from the hip" literally.

Parking Downtown

2005-09-22T03:00:00.000-07:00

I had a 12:00 appointment at an exclusive club in downtown L.A. today to view the premises for a wedding I'm shooting in mid October. I headed out early for fear of traffic but happily arrived a half hour early. Not wanting to park in the structure due to a huge parking fee I found a metered spot on the street andplungedd in a pocket full of change to buy me a whole half hour. Rather than be obnoxiously early I decided to scope out the area for possible wedding party setups. Mission accomplished. By now it was time to head for my appointment, unfortunately months worth of pocket change were used up on the meter. I quickly headed towards a deli and bought a bottle of Coke for $1.19. I handed the man a $20.00 bill and asked for a dollars worth of quarters with my change. It was then that his head shook violently and a strange sounding of multiple no's came from his mouth. I left quietly and proceeded to a McDonald's nearbye where I ordered a double cheeseburger off the Dollar Menu. $.092 was my change from the $1.08 total. I now had enough money for a half hour long appointment. I began making my way up to the 54th floor where I was greeted and introduced to the event coordinator. All went well. As I left the 54th floor I was asked if I needed validation for my parking.

Please allow me to introduce myself...

2005-09-21T11:04:00.000-07:00

Here is my chance to keep you up to date with what’s happening with my career and occasionally my personal life (if I had one).

The Blog has become a new force in many industries and I embrace it fully. It gives everyone a chance to get to know each other on a personal and professional level.

Pictured is me working a private party in Brentwood. I couldn't resist this shot when I saw the big silver bowl. (I like shiny things).
...it's the nature of my game.