So, I came upon a new talent today.Photographer Todd Baxter was PDN's Guest Editor, Liz Miller Gershfeld's Pick.In her own words, Liz states:
" -- Themes of taxidermy, disaffection and 70's era A/V equipment made me look twice at Todd Baxter's unique vision of the world around him. His vision is strong, but its execution subtle. I called in his book and there is more there: strong problem solving and a little more ferocity. All of it beautiful and in a palette that hangs together. His styling is quirky and smart and works really well. I love the woman with the skinned knees lying at the foot of a tree and the bird cupped in someone's hands. It makes me feel bittersweet, like Radiohead. I am excited he is in my own backyard of Chicago."I took a look at his work ad he has the uncanny ability of combining the charming with the bizarre. Here are a few of my personal favorites:To see his entire online portfolio, click here.Some of Todd Baxter's clients are listed below:Element 79Energy BBDODDBCramer-KrasseltAbelsonTaylorDigitasJacobs AgencySTRATEGY.ONEKenya AirlinesI'm SmittenShawnimalsTaylor ChengClub Libby Lu /Saks Inc.Chicago Creative ClubACE HardwareCondé Nast /GQPunk PlanetPistil MagazineSlam MagazineRandom HouseAkashic Bookshere's his contact info:Todd Baxter773.339.8281todd@baxterphoto.comworkbook portfoliorepresented by Somlo Talent312.421.2229somlotalent.comcarolyn@somlotalent.com
