FEATURING: Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz, based in NYC

Peter Pan, Mountain Play, San Francisco, Director, 2015

Pencil Gala, American Museum of Natural History, New York, Director, 2013

Lost Cause, The Old Vic Theatre, London, Director, 2011

Spice It Up, Boat Ashore Productions, New York, Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Director, 2015

Wadi Rum, Jordan, Boat Ashore Photography, 2014

Chiang Mei, Thailand, Boat Ashore Photography, 2015

Annual Holiday Party, New York, Boat Ashore Photography, 2010-2014

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
I find inspiration everywhere. My close friends and family. Physical, existential comedians like Steve Martin, Bill Murray, and my local hero Robin Williams. “Visceralists” as I like to call them: Theatre director Emma Rice, filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, Simone and Coltrane, Enrst and Van Gough. Pop auteurs like Joss Whedon and JJ Abrams. Nature. Travel. (I just went to Bali in search of artistic and cultural inspiration for my current project, Peter Pan atop Mt. Tamalpais. It was incredible.) Kind, funny, daring, selfless people. Atticus Finch. Any non-celebrity that Ellen brings on her show. I’ll catch clips on Hulu and bawl my eyes out. Great way to start the day.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
I think I’ve always been a compulsive creator. As a kid, I would craft elaborate board games and hand make menus for dinner. We had a big toy chest where we would store old Halloween costumes, and I would often construct massive sets out of the living room furniture and direct my brothers in whatever musical stories it made sense for both The Cowardly Lion and Frankenstein’s Monster to star in. Today, I’m the Creative Director of Boat Ashore Productions, producing and directing theatre, film, and large-scale events. “Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore” was the song my Mom would sing me to sleep as a kid, so the name is a constant reminder of how I got here, and why I do what I do.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
I worked on two big projects in my 20’s where I was not compensated appropriately after making verbal agreements. On a tangible level, that taught me the importance of written contracts of course. But on a personal level, it taught me that our time and talents have value, and it is in the interest of everybody that we honor that. I’ve always believed that every big challenge provides even greater opportunity. I’m so excited about Peter Pan. Directing a massive production outdoors during the day in a nearly 4,000-seat venue on National Park land is certainly a challenge. But where else could Peter fly through the trees to Neverland? Where else could we stage an immersive, 360º, 35-cast member battle sequence? It's been a great challenge, and I can’t wait for people to see it.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
My parents and my brothers. My mother taught me to be cerebral, inquisitive and mischievous, while my father taught me to be physical, outgoing and kind. They came to as many shows as they could, the good and the bad, and they cheered and provided constructive criticism all the same. My brothers, who are not in the Arts, taught me not to be so insular, to find inspiration and cultivate new audiences outside of the norm. I wouldn’t be anywhere without all of my incredible collaborators over the years, from Producer Kate Cannova to Writer Elspeth Keller Scott to Choreographer Nicole Helfer. Lastly, my mentors - In my early 20’s, casting director Michael Donovan and my college director Kelly Ward were instrumental to my growth as an artist.

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
Cultivating and connecting communities has always been at the forefront of what I do, and I love that Adhesive shares that vision. The first Adhesive event I went to was about a year ago in Brooklyn, and the last one I went to was a couple weeks ago in San Francisco. I’ve loved meeting creative people from different industries. I’ve met writers, photographers, illustrators, and filmmakers. It’s a privilege to get to know them and their work. I brought one of my best friends, event planner Jesse Tombs from Alison Events, to the last Adhesive event. He met Shabnam, who works for Scribe Winery in Sonoma, where Jesse has done events. So she invited him to the winery that weekend, by Monday he was an official Scribe club member, and I look forward to seeing what collaborations may come in the future. Adhesive is a great collective of good, fun, talented people.

Full Name: Michael Schwartz

Profession: Director & Producer

Industry: Theatre, Film, & Events

Website: WhoIsMichaelSchwartz.com & BoatAshoreProductions.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/BoatAshore & Facebook.com/BoatAshoreProductions

Instagram: Instagram.com/BoatAshore

Pinterest: Pinterest.com/BoatAshore

Twitter: Twitter.com/BoatAshoreInc

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FEATURING: Ramona Soriano

Ramona Soriano, Artists Agent, based in NYC

Braden Summers, photography for Marriott

Dirk Karsten, Balloon

Ja Tecson, NikeiD

Mallory Morrison, Atlas

Mark Sacro, Ciroc

Patrick Hoelck, Crooks and Castles

Sophia Chang, Steve Madden

Timothy Bailey, UCB

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
I gravitate towards outliers - those who go against the grain and follow their passion. The first person that comes to mind is Steve Jobs because he believed in the impossible and made it a reality. Inspiration to me comes in many different forms, from all the different people I’ve met through traveling, and even through animals - it speaks to me through energy and I very much listen to how I’m feeling in any situation.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
I’m an Artist Agent, representing photographers and an illustrator. I started modeling professionally when I was 14, so was pulled out of school to shoot, which was so fun. I come from a background of entrepreneurs, so it was natural for me to think of the whole production that was happening - how much is the photographer making? Producer? Makeup artist? How is this all being pulled together? Eventually, I started interning for a photographer, but NEVER shot. I was interested in the business side, eventually became studio manager and a few years later worked for a photo agency in Dubai, which was where I learned the ropes.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
While working abroad in Dubai at the photo agency, I was basically fired. The company I worked for was small - wanted to expand, brought in some corporate guy from NYC to make changes, and we couldn’t see eye to eye. Despite me bringing in good work, I was let go. So I decided to come back to the U.S. I was looking for jobs and everything seemed so limiting. So I decided to use what I learned in Dubai to start my own business and rep the photographers I already had relationships with. It was a bit crazy - I had a bootleg website in the beginning and did the minimal to set up my business, but clients kept on coming in. Somehow I made it work. I’m not cut to be employed by someone, work 9-6, it’s just not me, and it isn’t for anyone on my board either. And I’m so grateful that I’ve created the world that works for me on my own, and that I can work with people that inspire me every day.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
The talent on my board are instrumental to my success because they’re living their passion - we need each other to succeed. I’ve made the decision in the beginning to take on some up-and-comers, so some days, it’s so hard because the hustle is so real. But when we get those calls for big jobs after many months of work, we live and breath the reason why we wake up every day. Also, I’ve always surrounded myself with friends and mentors that are entrepreneurs, so all the legal advice and psychological support of those that have walked this path really helped me, and I’m forever grateful.

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
Adhesive brings people together, and it’s all about community. It gave me a chance to connect with so many great people being fairly new to NYC. I’ve been here 3 years and I looked forward to the monthly gatherings when I first got into town. I’ve been influenced by new work by some of the photographers I’ve had conversations with. I met a wonderful producer, whom I’ve brought on board to bid, and we’re finally working on our first big job together. I’ve hung out with cool photographers, like Kareem Black, who came to a regular event, brought everyone a round of drinks. I’ve met other reps, who I’ve become friends with and I’ve passed on briefs to that were more fitting for some of their talent, and they’ve done the same for me. Adhesive is so key in our industry, and I love it so much!

Full Name: Ramona Soriano

Profession: Artist Rep

Industry: Photo

Website: www.ramonareps.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/ramonareps

Twitter: Twitter.com/ramonareps

Blog: https://ramonareps.wordpress.com/

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FEATURING: Jason Brownrigg

Jason Brownrigg, photographer based in NYC

Anita Hodosi

Christina T

Isabel Marant for Neiman Marcus

Ron Ferri, aWanted Magazine

Rotterdam, 2015

Zeebrugge, 2015

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
There have been times when looking at a piece of artwork that I felt like I was actually slipping away from reality. It’s as though I was going a little bit insane or having a thick layer of fog peeled away from my eyes, and I could see things that I’d never seen before. The moments I can recall offhand were a Francis Bacon show at the Met, the very last works in the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, and a Toshio Shibata print at the Laurence Miller gallery last month. Outside of experiences like those, I look for inspiration in places other than “the arts.” Usually I’d prefer the shape of the wing of a 747 with all the flaps out or watching a gust of wind blow across a harbor and change the color of the water… things like that.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
My father bought me a toy camera when I was around 10, and I began obsessively photographing all the things in my life that I was struggling to understand or wanted to record for later - we had just moved to Australia and all the trees and cars were different, the food tasted all wrong…. I’ve never really stopped photographing in that way, and somehow I wound up making a living shooting portraits and commercial fashion. I don’t know what prompted him to buy me a camera - I’ve never seen him use one - but I’m glad he did. Directing a documentary and working as a DP on small gigs has changed things for me as well - you can express ideas and emotions so differently - I especially love exploring the ways I can light differently for cinema than still.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
I constantly struggle to give myself permission to put down all the competencies and past professional experiences that I rely on and just focus on seeing. It’s feels vulnerable because if you really get it right there’s nowhere to hide - it’s just you, your subject, and the photographic relationship you are generating. It’s difficult to do that on certain jobs, so it’s essential to have personal projects where you can force yourself to just use your heart and your eye.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
Right out of school, I went to work as a printer at Chelsea Black and White. Michael Amoruso, one of the owners, worked with me to bring me up to speed. I was struggling one day and he said, “Jason, I need you to get your head around what a finished image is supposed to look like.” That changed everything for me. I printed for Bruce Webber with Michael and then went on to work for the Estate of Diane Arbus where I assisted Neil Selkirk. It took me years to see my own pictures again after those two experiences, but it was worth it.

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
It’s great! Put a bunch of interesting, odd, and wonderful people together, mix thoroughly, and see what new bonds and forms result. It improves upon the usual work / social network by letting you meet people that exist outside your normal orbit. I think my first event was for Halloween, which made everything a bit off the wall and wonderful.

Full Name: Jason Brownrigg

Profession: Photographer / Filmmaker

Website: www.jasonbrownrigg.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.brownrigg.79

Instagram: Instagram.com/THEBROWNRIGG

Tumblr: http://thebrownrigg.tumblr.com

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FEATURING: Patrick Dougherty

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
I love collaborating. I love working with passionate people, building teams and executing all the crazy requests that come about in commercial photography.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
Like most things in life it started with a van. I was touring in a band and had my very own seedy 15 pass van. I met Photographer Bob Scott and he hired me (and the van) to deliver equipment to set one day where I ran into Toni Bashinelli from Lockbox. She saw promise in my broad skill set (read: ability to stack chairs, carrying coolers, parallel park a 15 pass van) and agreed to start me on the long, sometimes painful road from production assistant to Producer.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
I have a post-it on my computer that reads “NO TYPOS.” That’s all I’ll say about that.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
Bob Scott, Toni Bashinelli, Tim Willis, Sheri Rosenberg, Eleni & All the Jens of Giant Artists, Joao Canziani and Brian Finke. These wonderful people have been incredibly patient, trusting, hilarious and have pushed me to become better with each job. They all started out as employers and clients, but have become great friends and mentors. Its the best. Oh, and if Scott Reid, Gina Wilk, Mary Arch, Jimmy Borrell, Gee Pierson or Heidi Seidell didn’t have my back I just wouldn’t know what to do with myself. It takes an entire village of talented folks to make one little picture on your iPhone banner.

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
Adhesive is a fun place to see all your pals in the industry! We’re all out there working everyday, but you may not bump into somebody you like for years and years. Adhesive provides a great opportunity to catch up and create new hangovers with old friends.

Full Name: Pat Dougherty

Profession: Senior Producer

Industry: Commercial Photography and Video

Website: lockboxproductions.com

Facebook: facebook.com/lockboxproductions

Instagram: instagram.com/lockboxproductions

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FEATURING: Lara Jade

Lara Jade, Photographer based in NYC

City AM Magazine, NewYork

City AM Magazine, NewYork 2

Elle Singapore, DogDays

Elle Singapore, DogDays 2

Factice Magazine, Avery

Harrods Mag, Dolce and Gabbana

Hello Fashion, Beach Life

The Observer, Steal, The Limelight

Hong Kong Tatler, On The Road

Hong Kong Tatler, On The Road 2

Hong Kong Tatler, Seasons In The Sun

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
I am constantly finding new sources of inspiration; I like to think I'm an open book when visiting galleries, watching movies or researching artists but I am a big believer that your work should be a reflection of one's self. One of my favorite quotes has to be by Tim Walker "You take inspiration from whatever moves you and you find your voice in those things". Trends are what drive most fashion photographers so for me that would be 20s, 50s, 60s and 70s styling and from there I begin gathering my inspiration. Over the past few months I have been traveling regularly for work opportunities (this year I've already been to London, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Costa Rica). Every location I visit gives me new inspiration and I often re-visit locations a second time around with a fresh set of eyes. Lately I have been most inspired by California and 50s/60s trends. I am constantly thinking of new ways to approach the whole time-warped motel/hotel and retro looking model idea!

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
I don't have a groundbreaking story but I have a journey. I fell upon photography at fourteen during my final art exams whilst researching creative photography - I found other mediums immensely boring and I could never get the idea in my head onto paper. I was a dancer from my late childhood to my early teens and the costumes and styling aspect inspired me more than dance itself. When I discovered photography it felt right - using a point and shoot camera (a year later a Canon Digital Rebel) I would shoot self portraits inspired by Cindy Sherman and Sarah Moon. My early body of work was experimental and I would hone my skills using myself as the subject as it was how I felt most comfortable. A couple of years on I transitioned to become more of a conceptual photographer shooting friends and clients in various natural locations in my local hometown in Staffordshire, England. The themes were always elaborate and far from reality featuring large props and heavily processing to turn reality into fantasy. From there, I developed into a fashion photographer because I started to get more interested in trends and collaborating with styling teams.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
I don't like to look at mistakes or setbacks as negative experiences. If I learn something from a situation then I see it as guidance to set me back on the right path. As a young photographer who started her business at seventeen there was definitely quite a few set backs in the beginning - especially with the feedback I got within the industry. Age and experience work against you. However, some of those setbacks really helped define my style. One of my favorite quotes is 'Never get comfortable or comfortability is the enemy of innovation'. It's very easy to take those early successes and rest on your laurels but the best creatives are constantly wanting to improve and to look for new ways to attract new clients. Take feedback from everyone, whether negative or positive and look for ways to improve upon it.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
I've never had a long term mentor (apart from my mother - thanks mum!!) but there's a few people that I am inspired by and who have helped me along my journey. My agent in Europe, Andrea Blood of Blood & Co Artist Management has really believed in me over the past couple of years and has given me honest feedback and advice whenever I feel like I'm coming to crossroads in my career. Some of my close friends are photographers and we regularly meet up and discuss our careers and the level of encouragement I get is really helpful. One of my close friends is an inspirational woman who is not afraid of giving you a kick up the backside when you need it - photographer Sue Bryce.

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
In today's industry everyone connects digitally - chatting over social media, text and email. There's closer connections to be made face to face and its more enjoyable. I really enjoy the concept of meeting new (and familiar) creatives without the pressure of meeting for the sake of working together. Sharing experiences over an activity or a drink is sometimes all you need to get some inspiration!

Full Name: Lara Jade

Profession: Photographer

Industry: Fashion

Website: www.larajade.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/larajadephotography

Twitter: www.twitter.com/larajade_

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FEATURING: Laura Ljungkvist

Laura Ljungkvist, Illustrator & Author, based in Brooklyn NY

Cover for the London Evening Standard weekend edition (left) . Agency, Art Department, promotion (right)

MoMA Modern Kids Playtown

Annual report covers, major Swedish corporation.

A Line Can Be, my first board book. POW!

2 of 4 covers for MoMA Design Store's retail catalog

One of 4 full spreads for the launch issue of Wallpaper magazine

Search and Spot, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, out Fall 2015

Full spread map of Stockholm for Stockholm New magazine

Personal work

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
I’m inspired by everyday things like, supermarket shelves with canned goods, airline safety onboard brochures, hardware stores, pharmacies, tags, tickets, boxes, packaging, NEW YORK CITY, art material and a stationary stores, a color, a restaurant, a menu, a door, something old, something new, kitsch, and much more….

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
I have been creating things all my life. Growing up it was what I loved to do more than anything. Art school turned my hobby into a profession. I started freelancing right out of school in Stockholm Sweden, and I moved to NY 5 years later and established myself here. Got the title “author” when my first children’s book was published in 2001. I am so very fortunate that creating/working is still my favorite thing to do.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
A few years back I found myself in the odd situation of being represented by people who were not the right fit for me. At that point I was particularly productive but none of the things I produced went anywhere. It was a very, very difficult time and it’s really the only time in my life when I have questioned my own ability. With some help, I found new literary representation and within a few months I was back with multiple new contracts and restored self confidence.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
There are some editors and art directors I have been fortunate enough to work with in my career who has “let me go” and "do my thing". It takes a strong, confident, generous professional to do that. Often those jobs end up being career altering. Here are just a few that I had the pleasure of working with on such projects:
Owen Phillps - The New Yorker Magazine
Susan Slover - Susan Slover Design
Michael Kaye - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Tyler Brûlée/Helen Pippins - Wallpaper Magazine
Brian Bergeron - MoMA
Sharyn Rosart - POW!

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
I am embarrassed to say I’ve only been a couple of times. I never have time to
go! When I am not working I am with my family but I am always delighted when I get the invitation emails. It’s such a genius idea! Just the name (who came up with that?)

Why ADHESIVE&CO came up with that Laura! Thank you!

Full Name: Laura Ljungkvist
Profession: Graphic artist, illustrator and writer of children’s books
Industry: Publishing, advertising, design and all that fun stuff

Website: www.lauraljungkvist.com
Blog, http://blog.lauraljungkvist.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lauraljungkvist

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FEATURING: Aurelie Jezequel

Aurelie Jezequel, Art Producer based in NYC

American Airlines Campaign

Capezio Campaign

Care Connect Campaign

NBC Campaign

Net Jets Campaign

Nike Campaign with James LeBron

Volkswagen Campaign

Playstation Campaign

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
I live in New York and, as cliché as it may be, this city never ceases to inspire me. Growing up in Paris on a steady American pop culture diet, from movies to music, I feel so fortunate to be here, in New York, a city filled with incredible freedom and energy. And the photo industry also inspires me: the business is constantly evolving, which keeps me on my toes. No two jobs are ever the same. Being a freelancer offers me the opportunity to work one day on a beauty campaign and the next on a shoot with puppies. That endless creativity is what keeps me going.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
My mom worked in advertising—I feel this is all I’ve ever known! I remember the crazy stories she would tell (art directors rolling in at noon, epic creative arguments, great parties..). Mind you it was the 80s when advertising was a lot more fun! I followed her path and started working as an art buyer at BBDO in Paris and then in New York, and I later became a freelance producer.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
I had just started as a producer when I got called on a week-long location shoot. What sounded like a dream turned into a nightmare: the client had fired the producer the photographer wanted to work with and I got dumped into this highly volatile situation. I was so green I didn’t understand all the political ramifications, and I was really not prepared to finesse my way around them! The job was incredibly stressful, but I learned a lot on it. And it toughened me up a bit, which you need when you’re a producer!

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
I’ll be forever grateful to Andrea Kaye, my boss at BBDO. She accepted me coming as an intern and then hired me. She gave me a chance and the opportunity to live in NY—I cannot thank her enough. I’m also extremely grateful to the people who gave me jobs when I first started as a producer. In my naiveté, I thought going from art buying to producing would be easy, but it was a huge adjustment as the work (and how you handle yourself) is very different. So I appreciate that people took this leap of faith with me.

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
I can’t remember when I started to go but my first Adhesive was at Sweet & Vicious in Nolita, in their garden. It was refreshing to have a low-key event where you could meet people in a casual way and environment. It’s like going to a bar, except that everyone there is interesting and working in your industry so you know you have something in common right off the bat!

Full Name: Aurelie Jezequel

Profession: Producer

Industry: Print + Video

Website: www.ajproductionsny.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurelie.jezequel.18

Instagram: https://instagram.com/aurelie_jezequel/

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FEATURING: Kayla Clements

Kayla Clement, based in Brooklyn NY

Grand Canyon

Matterhorn, Switzerland

Monte Tamaro, Switzerland

New Orleans

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
Science Fiction. Film. Astronomy. Geometry. Mother Nature. Earth. Travel. and mostly, plants, everywhere. It's amazing what having living, thriving organisms surrounding you does for the soul.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
I fell into an internship/freelance position with Kate Ryan Inc. I've been with the company ever since working with our photographers to define their brands, edit their work and promote, promote, promote.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
Buying a one-way ticket and moving to New York with 1 suitcase and no job prospects in sight. It can be scary to leave everything behind & take a risk. It's also the most exciting because you get to start a new adventure. How you make it work? You just do it. Life has a way of working itself out.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
I want to thank anyone who's ever shared their positivity and encouragement with me, my parents & friends included. People have got to lift other people up. Spread the word. Shout out to Kate Ryan & Shabnam Azadeh for taking me in and showing me the photo industry ropes. I also want to thank Kyle Kilness for more than anything reminding me to "Be Positive". It's important.

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
I've met really cool people at the events, including my now-roommate - it definitely is a community and at one of my first events after moving to NY, I met a photographer who hooked me up on a job with designer Lindsey Degen that same weekend. I actually got to go to her FW 2015 presentation for NYFW this season so it's funny how it all comes full-circle and I love that it's always at different venues so it forces you to get out and explore a little.

Full Name: Kayla Clements

Profession: Creative Marketing Director at Kate Ryan Inc

Industry: Photo

Website: www.kaylaclements.com // www.kateryaninc.com

Instagram: instagram.com/kaylaclements

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FEATURING: Kristin Riccio

Kristin Riccio, interior designer based in San Francisco

S3 Office Cafe, San Francisco, 2014

S3 Office Lobby, San Francisco, 2014

Private Client, Mill Valley Bedroom, 2014

Private Client, Mill Valley Residence, 2014

S3 Office Cafe and Mural Commission, San Francisco, 2014

Design Trade Show, NYC, 2011

S3 Office Lobby, San Francisco, 2014

WHAT OR WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRING?
Color is one of my biggest sources of inspiration, and I usually frame an interior story around what colors I want to use or can convince a client to get on board with. I tend to look to natural elements and how they pair with architecture. Since moving to San Francisco, I’ve enjoyed photographing potted plants adjacent to the brightly painted Victorians. More specifically though, when I first visit a job site, I research the surroundings of the space. Significant landmarks, neighborhoods, other buildings or natural features. This context serves as invaluable forms of creativity and inspiration, while also helping to keep me focused, so the overall project concept is meaningful and more impactful for the clients.

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PROFESSION?
In my early twenties, I visited the Jewish Museum in Berlin and was completely moved by Daniel Libeskind's design. The space evoked so many emotions and I realized how powerful interior design could be. Immediately, I wanted to design spaces that excited people, made them curious or told a story. I pursued a masters degree in Exhibit Design, which focused on many of these ideals, and later worked in event planning, trade show design, furniture design and merchandising. Eventually, I started my own Interior Design firm, where I focus on both residential and commercial interiors, and have the joy of working closely with my clients to tell their stories.

WHAT IS THE TOUGHEST THING YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY?
Owning your own business has to be one of the hardest things. Especially once you realize how much of it is not the sexy design stuff. With each project or deadline I feel like I'm gaining more insight into what could go wrong, and sadly I don't think I've had to endure the "toughest thing" yet. My approach now is learning how to avoid a major freak out when minor things don't go as planned, so when the big ones come I can take them in stride. This industry requires extensive thought and planning for the smallest details, and that's the hardest part to try manage.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
My former bosses at From the Source in New York really helped me spread my wings. The owners, Philip & Bob gave me tremendous responsibility to grow their business. I truly had creative freedom and some fantastic on the job learning. While at Pratt Institute, Jon Otis and Keena Suh taught me what an actual concept was, and how to formulate one with meaning. I have a creative network thats too deep to list, but has showed me how much I love to collaborate. My family has provided tremendous guidance, support and have been there through it all.

WHY DO YOU LOVE ADHESIVE?
Brian Bergeron introduced me to Adhesive when we reconnected after his move to SF. I always loved the concept of connecting creatives, especially for independent contractors who live on referrals. Having a network to share resources, approaches to business and ideas with has been essential to the growth of my business. The best part is that you never know who you might meet and what business can come from it. I always say that it only takes one person to get you the big one, and you just never know!

Visit Kristin's upcoming display at Sotheby's International Realty at 1934 Union Street in San Francisco, May 14th through June 2015.

Full Name: Kristin Elizabeth Riccio

Profession: Interior Designer

Industry: Commercial & Residential Design

Website: greeneandgreydesign.com

Facebook: facebook.com/greeneandgreydesign

Instagram: instagram.com/greeneandgrey

Twitter: twitter.com/greeneandgrey

Pinterest: pinterest.com/greeneandgrey

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FEATURING: Our ADHESIVE BOSTON Team!

Jenna Teeson and Lauren Jones, both based in Boston, MA

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER ADHESIVE? WHAT DREW YOU TO THE ORGANIZATION?
JENNA: Who doesn’t know about ADHESIVE?! In all seriousness, several years ago there was already buzz in Boston about ADHESIVE NYC. Many Bostonians would board the Amtrak to attend. I was drawn in by the opportunity to network socially (and not just IG!) with folks from all facets of our industry.

LAUREN: Jenna told me about ADHESIVE when I moved to Boston in 2012 and I have been following their crafty emails and social media for several years, trying to make it down to NYC for an ADHESIVE event but often just missing the boat by a few days due to work schedules. I have been involved in The Ad Club of Boston community since moving here, through membership and events. While I love making connections throughout my industry (advertising), I am excited to help expand networking opportunities to beyond the ad industry to the larger creative community in Boston and throughout New England.

WHY ADHESIVE BOSTON? WHY NOW?
JENNA: Boston has a thriving creative industry and I'm so excited that we'll finally have a reason to all come together, once a month! We all survived this epic New England winter and now it’s time to get out and mingle.

LAUREN: Since I can’t seem to make the stars align to attend an event in NYC, it’s a great opportunity to bring the show to us in New England! There’s no better time than after a long, hard winter to get Boston creatives out and get them social… time to release those long-hibernating ideas and let them blossom into our long-overdue Spring.

WHAT ARE YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR THE ADHESIVE BOSTON POP-UP EVENTS?
JENNA: This is a much-needed opportunity for like-minded creatives to meet each other. Collaborate, commiserate, make a new friend! We hope to see creatives from all departments: art producers, art directors, creative directors, photographers, photo assistants, stylists, digital techs, retouchers…

LAUREN: I hope that ADHESIVE Boston grows into a no-pressure, take-a-load-off-after-work event where creatives can finally fulfill that “let’s get drinks” promise (see article) to each other – a monthly recharge-your-battery session where people leave and say to themselves, “Can’t wait ‘til next month.”

WHAT ARE YOUR INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONS? HOW DID YOU ARRIVE AT WHAT YOU DO FOR WORK TODAY?
JENNA: I am an artist representative working with commercial photographers, on both the east and west coasts. In a previous lifetime, I was a photo editor (for National Geographic Traveler magazine and The Nature Conservancy). I think that experience gives me a unique perspective on artist representation. I relish in the creative process of portfolio edits and as much as I love the intricacies of pricing and negotiating jobs. Best of all, I am meeting new creatives nearly every day and I feel incredibly lucky to represent two immensely talented photographers.

LAUREN: I am a Producer for Staples’ in-house advertising agency, managing two internal photo studios as well as all external commissioned photo shoots. I have worked throughout the photo industry on many sides, working my way from editorial photography at National Geographic to commercial photography most recently at Staples. In between I have been a photo editor, photo researcher, photographer’s representative and production manager. I think my experience across all of these roles has given me a unique and holistic view of the industry as a whole. Being able to balance my right brain love for creative flexibility/ inspiration with my left brain desire to be a problem-solver/people pleaser has led me to work across several different industries within the photography world. My love for travel and adventure has taken my career through the travel & entertainment industry, and moving to Boston has given me an unparalleled opportunity within the advertising industry.

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE INSTRUMENTAL TO YOUR SUCCESS?
JENNA: I have to give so much credit to the two photographers I represent. Their talent and partnership makes my job easy. Susan Seubert shoots lifestyle imagery, worldwide, and Boston-based, Kristin Teig, shoots food. You can see their work at: http://www.sseubert.com/ and http://www.kristinteig.com.

I got my feet wet in this industry as a member of the photo editing team at National Geographic Traveler magazine. Our Director of Photography, Dan Westergren was the consummate first boss and I learned so much during my time there.

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel

http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/experts/dan-westergren/detail

And, lastly, I must thank that stuffy high school guidance counselor who told me “you just can’t make a living in photography.” No other, more ridiculous, comment has ever propelled me farther!

LAUREN: Honestly one of the most important and pivotal people in my career has been Jenna Teeson! She was my very first manager at National Geographic Traveler magazine in Washington, DC, and was the reason I picked up and moved to New England over 3 years ago for a new professional opportunity. Little did we know that 10 years and 500 miles away from Nat Geo HQ, the tables would turn and I would be hiring her photographers on a regular basis! Not only have we maintained a great professional relationship over the years and miles, but we have also become wonderful friends. It’s a real testament to keeping in touch with your professional network! You never know who you are might meet at an event who could change the course of your life/career forever. My second year Organic Chemistry professor at UVA… for without his harder-than-life, over-my-head exams and rigorous reading schedule, I may have continued on the pre-med path and become the pediatrician I once aspired to be… instead of being exposed to all the creative people of the world! My mom and dad. I know, I know… the old mom and dad answer. But really, I wouldn’t have stretched my wings and believed in myself if I had not had their support every step of the way. Moving away from your family and all of your friends for a new job is a challenge, but when you know you’ve got cheerleaders rooting for your success on the sidelines, it makes the process much more doable!

SAVE THE DATE FOR #ADHESIVEBOSTON!

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Vault

105 Water St, Boston, MA

thevaultboston.com

Full Name: Jenna Teeson
Profession: Artist Representative
Industry: Commercial Photography
Website: http://www.sseubert.com/ and http://www.kristinteig.com/

Full Name: Lauren Jones
Profession: Photo Producer, Staples
Industry: Advertising
Website: www.staples.com

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