Join us for the 2nd Annual Terry Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament

We would like to invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual Terry Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament, Saturday, August 28th. An 18 hole shotgun will be played at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake beginning at 1:30pm. A 9-hole event will be held at Braemar’s Exective Course in Edina beginning at 4:00pm. Even if you don’t golf, you are welcome to join us for the evening. Dinner will follow golf, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the studio. Spouses are welcome to join us.

All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Terry Anderson Memorial Fund, which supports the Terry Anderson Photography Scholarships and the American Heart Association. Terry loved the game of golf because it was challenging and provided him time outdoors with friends. It seems a fitting way to honor him, while helping others.

Please visit www.tkaphoto.com/terry for more details and information about this great event.

Guess The Image contest winner

We had a number of correct guesses this time around. So we threw all the correct guesses in a hat and Mike Bleckwehl was our lucky winner of two tickets to AMC theaters. I'm sure Mike will glad to take his fiance out for a nice romantic movie. Enjoy.

Greg Kamin took this luge track photo at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia.

It captures the German Gold medalist, Felix Loch blazing across the track just past the final and fastest curve.

Greg spent several days on assignment for Karl's Global Events in Whistler and Vancouver.

Here is the full image.

Guess The Image

Can you guess what this cropped image is? Guess correctly and you could win an AMC Theater gift certificate for two. Send your guess Here by March 21. The answer will be posted March 22.

One entry per person. If there are multiple correct guesses, then a random drawing of all correct entries will be held to select a winner.

TKA goes back to school

A few ugly dolls and a couple of pretty hands were subjects for the latest pro bono project at TKA Photo. The 3rd annual Bring Your Layouts to Life photo contest was held in December 2009.

Three art direction and design students from local design schools were chosen based on their submitted advertising campaign concepts and layouts.

Caitlan Nolan, a senior at MCAD, won for her Ugly Dolls campaign. Nolan worked with Jeff Schmieg to execute product images of the stuffed dolls. “I thought things ran so smoothly and efficiently,” said Nolan about her photo session. “I have a better idea of what to expect when I do any photo shoot in the future.”

“I was amazed how he [Schmieg] could fix a funny reflection or lighting problem in my photo shoot,” said Nolan. “I thought he was amazing and had so much knowledge about photography.”

Jonathan Anthes, a senior at Miami Ad School, created a campaign for Dutch Boy Paint. Anthes’ campaign was created around the tagline of “true match.” TKA Photographer, Bill Bartlett photographed models’ hands in studio. With each image, Bartlett matched the lighting from Anthes’ stock photos to fit the scene.

“The photo shoot was awesome,” said Anthes. “Bill was great and so willing to help fulfill my vision. I was really impressed with his on the fly solutions for the lighting on the hand to really match that of the image.”

“Jonathan’s concepts were well thought out and were highly praised by all our creative directors that participated in the event,” said Bartlett.

Dewey Koshenina photographed for the winner from Brainco. Gabriel Goldstein created a campaign for Moleskine art supplies.

Koshenina created a small set in the studio for Goldstein’s images. Myron Wolf, TKA Assistant, helped Dewey with painting for the set. TKA Photo has an extensive supply of backgrounds, walls, and props available to clients.

“I really liked the fact that exactly what I was imagining could be created within the studio space,” said Goldstein.

Judging of the contest was conducted by Spencer Smith, Creative Director at Concept Group, Inc and Jason Losiniski, Creative Director at Regis Corporation.

“I think it is great to help out these students. The work was really good this year and tough to judge,” said Losiniski.

"In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration."

~ Ansel Adams

1st annual Terry Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament

Terry loved to golf. He loved to talk about his game: a new driver he couldn’t wait to try out, his great shots, his bad shots, and of course – the weather. He loved the challenging nature of the game and being able to spend time with friends outdoors, having fun. When he wasn't golfing, he was often thinking about it, taking lessons, trying new courses and playing old favorites. One of those old familiar tracks is Braemar Golf Course in Edina.

Braemar will be the perfect setting for a golfing tournament, held in Terry's honor. Please join his family, co-workers and friends for a challenging, yet fun game of golf on Saturday Sept. 19, 2009. We are offering an 18-hole shotgun event starting at 1:30 p.m, plus a 9-hole event on Braemar’s executive course starting at 3:30 p.m.

We'll head to the studio afterward for hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, prizes, and good light-hearted fun . . . just the way Terry would have liked it! We will also present an award to the winners of the tournament. If you can’t make the golf, you are most welcome to join us for the food and fun at the studio starting at 6:30 p.m.

TKA Photo is hosting this 1st annual Terry Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit The Terry Anderson Memorial Fund and the American Heart Association. For more information about the tournament, to register yourself or your team, or simply to make a donation in Terry's honor go to www.tkaphoto.com/terry.

The Terry Anderson Memorial Fund

A fund has been established in memory of the “teacher” in Terry. Terry, who was mentored by Glen and Sue Silker, always wanted to continue the legacy of educating budding photographers. Terry was a very patient educator of the craft he so loved. His accomplishments as a photographer were only strengthened by his willingness and enthusiasm to share with others. This fund will help support the training and education of other students.

In seemingly good health, Terry died suddenly of a heart attack Feb. 23, 2009. The Terry Anderson Memorial Fund will also support the American Heart Association. The priority of the AHA is to fund research that increases an understanding of the causes, treatments and prevention of cardiovascular diseases and strokes.

Sweet Taste of Summer - Watermelon Coolers

Enjoy the rest of this beautiful summer with a cool, sweet refreshing beverage.


INGREDIENTS:
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 cups white rum
• 4 cups seedles watermelon
• 8 cups crushed ice
• Watermelon spears and mint sprigs, for garnish

SERVINGS: MAKES 2 1/2 QUARTS

DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool. In a blender, combine half of the sugar syrup with half of the lime juice, rum and watermelon chunks and blend until combined. Add half of the ice and blend until smooth, then pour into a large pitcher. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve in chilled glasses, garnish with watermelon spears and top with mint sprigs. The watermelon mixture can be blended earlier in the day and refrigerated. Blend with ice just before serving. Tastes just as refreshing in a non-alcoholic version.

Photography and styling by Jeff Schmieg