The Art of the Personal Project is a crucial element to let potential buyers see how you think creatively on your own. I am drawn to personal projects that have an interesting vision or that show something I have never seen before. In this thread, I’ll include a link to each personal project with the artist statement so you can see more of the project. Please note: This thread is not affiliated with any company; I’m just featuring projects that I find. Please DO NOT send me your work. I do not take submissions.
Today’s featured artist: Doron Gild
Doron Gild
Throughout his career, photographer Doron Gild has successfully balanced artistic vision with commercial demands. Rather than viewing these as opposing forces, he creates meticulously crafted family portraits that honor both creative integrity and the client’s narrative. Gild’s methodology is rooted in three principles: excavating authentic stories, assessing resources with strategic precision, and defining the creative challenge. This deliberate process allows him to produce imagery that serves as both personal expression and a meaningful documentation. Moving beyond the traditional gallery model, Gild considers his entire body of work to be his artistic statement. Each commission is an opportunity for creative exploration and artistic satisfaction.This approach ensures that every image reflects his commitment to artistic truth and the responsibility of capturing human stories. Gild’s practice uniquely positions him in contemporary photography, where the boundaries between commercial and fine art dissolve in favor of authentic, conceptually driven imagery.
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Suzanne Sease is a creative consultant and former ad-agency senior art buyer. She works with both emerging and established photographers and illustrators to create cohesive, persuasive presentations that clients can’t resist.
Suzanne offers something rare: an insider’s perspective on how client’s source creative talent. Her deep understanding of the industry is underscored by her impressive resume: 11 years as senior art buyer at The Martin Agency, seven years as an art producer for Capital One, and stints with the art-buying department at Kaplan-Thaler and the creative department at Best Buy, where she applied her expertise to reviewing bids to see which were most likely to come in on budget. Over the years, Suzanne has worked with a wildly diverse range of clients, including Seiko, Wrangler, Bank One, AFLAC, and Clairol Herbal Essence. Now, as a consultant, she is equipped to problem-solve for her clients from an unusually dynamic point of view.
As a longtime member of the photo community, Suzanne is also dedicated to giving back. Through her Art of the Personal Project column on the popular website aphotoeditor.com, she highlights notable personal projects by well-known and up-and-coming photographers. The column offers these artists excellent exposure while reflecting Suzanne’s passion for powerful imagery.
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