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As you all know, I have the rare privilege to be able to handle millions of dollars of fine cutlery firsthand.
This show has been in the planning for years, and I had been contacted by Paul Shindler and Owen Wood a long time ago to work with them on the photography needs. This started earlier this year, as the 25 invitational makers had been required to finish one of the five required pieces and have it professionally photographed by June 31st of 2010. I had finished up 17 of them and the others were handled expertly by Francesco Pachi and one by Eric Eggly. (Which, I am sorry, I don't have a webshot.)
Knowing these makers and knives were of the highest order, I really tried to do my best. So did the other pros.
I was asked not to post any preview shots before the Show. They wanted to dazzle the audience.
I’d like to post the knives shown in the catalog first. I also have a number of shots taken in the Show venue itself: The Boston Park Plaza: a fancy old-world hotel with lavish ornaments and service. Incredibly ornate and warm hotel built in the thirties, and outfitted with modern amenities. The paid entrance to the 10-2pm Saturday show included a full gourmet buffet lunch and a dinner later that evening. It was delightful to mingle with all, and we (Buddy Thomason, my wife Susan and I) sat with Barry and Lisa Davis.
The catalog itself was a testament to the caliber of this show. A 56-page glossy showcase of one of the maker’s works, along with pricing and descriptions for the remainder. (It should be noted that image credits were omitted by the printer, although specified by the promoters. )
In alphabetical order:
Edmund Davidson's P7 photo will be added later.
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This show has been in the planning for years, and I had been contacted by Paul Shindler and Owen Wood a long time ago to work with them on the photography needs. This started earlier this year, as the 25 invitational makers had been required to finish one of the five required pieces and have it professionally photographed by June 31st of 2010. I had finished up 17 of them and the others were handled expertly by Francesco Pachi and one by Eric Eggly. (Which, I am sorry, I don't have a webshot.)
Knowing these makers and knives were of the highest order, I really tried to do my best. So did the other pros.
I was asked not to post any preview shots before the Show. They wanted to dazzle the audience.
I’d like to post the knives shown in the catalog first. I also have a number of shots taken in the Show venue itself: The Boston Park Plaza: a fancy old-world hotel with lavish ornaments and service. Incredibly ornate and warm hotel built in the thirties, and outfitted with modern amenities. The paid entrance to the 10-2pm Saturday show included a full gourmet buffet lunch and a dinner later that evening. It was delightful to mingle with all, and we (Buddy Thomason, my wife Susan and I) sat with Barry and Lisa Davis.
The catalog itself was a testament to the caliber of this show. A 56-page glossy showcase of one of the maker’s works, along with pricing and descriptions for the remainder. (It should be noted that image credits were omitted by the printer, although specified by the promoters. )
In alphabetical order:
Edmund Davidson's P7 photo will be added later.
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