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Snapshooter Profile August

Aug 152011

Check out our latest featured photographer! Marco Martinez’s snapshot won the August “Swinger” coffee label, and we love his perspective on the long relationship of coffee+art.

Name: Marco A. Martínez
Home Town: White Bear Lake, MN

What’s your story? Are you a pro-photographer, or a weekend snapshooter, or something in between? I’ve been into photography for a few years now. I started when my oldest son was born out of the need to document his life, from the banal to the extraordinary, recording every milestone and accomplishment. Along the way, I immersed myself more into photography, reading and experimenting with this new medium (I used to write quite often) of expression. It has been a very rewarding experience that has touched all aspects of my life. Photography has become a lifelong pursuit.

What’s your favorite thing to photograph?
I love taking portraits. There is much to learn about people in general when you take their portrait: you strive to make a connection with those you photograph, to learn something special and unique about them. I “specialize” in child photography because, well, my two children have been my main subjects. I also do macro photography on occasion.

Marco's Winning "Swinger" Label

What would you say to someone else about the Lizzy’s Fresh Label contest?
That it is a very unique way to bring two awesome things together: great coffee and photography. I’m reminded how many coffee shops support artists and their art work. One can walk into almost any coffee shop and appreciate the work of local artists: paintings, photographs, and other crafts. And what about Open Mic! So, the Fresh Label contest, in essence, continues this long relationship between artisan coffee and the arts. In both places you find the same thing: passion.

Oh yes, what’s your favorite way to drink your coffee?
Dark. And bitter.

Where can our readers see more of your photography? My Flickr Photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/marco_a_m/ or my JPG Profile http://jpgmag.com/people/MarcoA.

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Snapshooter Profile February

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Feb 232011

Ray Sandusky

Check out our latest featured photographer! Ray’s snapshot won the February “Swinger” coffee label, and he has his lens focused on taking his photography pro. Continue reading »

Featured August Snapshooter

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Aug 072010

Photographer Tara Reifenheiser always wows us with her snaps!

Photographer Name: Tara Reifenheiser
Home Town: Long Island, New York

Would you say you’re a snapshot taker, or a pro, or something in between? I am definitely not a pro, but I do take pictures everyday. I consider my love for photography a healthy obsession and a large part of my life. I either have something in mind I want to shoot, or I will just randomly snap the shutter. I do not leave the house without my camera. It trumps my purse and cell phone.

This month's winning snap from Tara...

What kinds of pictures do you enjoy taking? I consider myself an ecclectic photographer who enjoys shooting all people, all places, and all things. My passion is taking pictures that tell a story or convey a mood or emotion. I often pair my images with music lyrics or song titles on my website, since photography and music are the loves of my life.
Have you had a chance to share your fame, or your coffee with others? Absolutely! I share my fame with all friends and family who have enjoyed the coffee labels as well as Lizzy’s coffee. And I drink Lizzy’s coffee every morning. What’s interesting is that I was a tea drinker until I was introduced to Lizzy’s coffee. Lizzy’s coffee turned me into a coffee addict! My sister in law was laughing about how I didn’t know how to use our coffee maker last year, and now I am grinding our Lizzy’s coffee every morning.

And last but not least…what’s your favorite way to brew and drink your coffee? Vanilla creamer and cinnamon.

Anyone can submit a snapshot for a chance to have your pick featured and win a free month of coffee: Click Here

Featured May Snapshooter

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May 102010

Photographer Name: Avarie Shevin
Home Town: Los Angeles

Would you say you’re a snapshot taker, or a pro, or something in between? Well I don’t refer to myself as a professional photographer, but as a landscape designer, music manager and major animal lover, taking amazing pictures (along with all the cool cropping & editing that goes with it) is an important part of everything I do both professionally, and of course personally. I can’t make a move without my camera. I only wish I had a nicer one – but I seem to make due with my super old Canon PowerShot. So taking professional “looking” photos is a key part of what I do, but I’m not a professional photographer. Wait, maybe I am? Ok, if I get a nice camera then I’ll say I am, but for now the photos only “look” professional! I guess…….

Avarie's Swinging 'Pearl' is this month's cover girl.

What kinds of pictures do you enjoy taking? Capturing priceless moments and expressions of animals is my favorite thing to do. Somedays I can barely get from my bedroom to the kitchen without running for my camera. But not only MY animals – ANY animals! I also love taking photos of my landscaping — when I can capture in a photo for others to see what I do, it’s definitely a natural high for me (not to mention it helps me get work)! I only wish my animal pictures helped me pay the bills!

Have you had a chance to share your fame, or your coffee with others? Oh everyone I know is very much aware that Pearl is a 2-time Lizzy’s Coffee Cover Girl! We brag and show-off all the time and try to encourage our other animal friends to bug their mommy’s to submit photos too, and of course buy a few bags! Don’t tell Pearl, but I’ve ordered a few bags that had squirrel cover-models for a squirrel lover friend (and photographer) I know! And I also bought a bag that featured a DIFFERENT little white dog I know (ssh!).

And last but not least…what’s your favorite way to brew and drink your coffee? Lizzy’s coffee helps me get up and feed my 6 animals! The routine is: no matter how much crying and pestering I may get, the first order of business every morning is BREW THE COFFEE! While exactly 6 cups of
coffee is brewing for me and my man, I fill the 4 cat bowls and hand deliver each one. Just as the last bowl is being served, the coffee is ready for me to pour so I can take a cup outside with me and the dogs! See, the dogs aren’t goin’ outside until the coffee is ready! Oh, and THEN, once the dogs are in with their treats, does my man get HIS cup delivered!

Anyone can submit a snapshot for a chance to have your pick featured and win a free month of coffee: Click Here

Just a Tiny Giggle

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Aug 242008

I have a constant running joke going on in my head as I take in the quirks and comedy around me, even in situations that aren’t quirky or comedic, like, say, the Olympics these last 2 weeks. Impressive athletes, every one of them, but isn’t there something just too funny to ignore about the gymnastic dismount salute, or the fact that the US relay team didn’t hold on to a 1.5″ inch stick, as though they’ve had no practice with objects of that shape? Just saying. Continue reading »