Over the last several years, I've had the great fortune of photographing Auction Napa Valley festivities - hopping from party to party, mingling with folks from all over the world, tasting tidbits and the occaissional sip of vino. This post is about some of my favorite photos that may not have made it to the primetime galleries online or grace the pages of editorial spreads of Auction coverage.
What's Auction Napa Valley?
Since 1981, members of the Napa Valley Vintners and the Napa Valley community have rallied together to offer, each June, an experience unlike any other - Auction Napa Valley. What started as a small event has grown into one of the world's most renowned wine auctions—with more than 350 wineries and 550 community volunteers now taking part—yet remains true to its goal of raising funds for healthcare, housing and youth services non-profits: Auction Napa Valley has given $90 million in proceeds to date.
Oh, and one amazing aspect some folks forget is that all money raised during the event is donated to the non-profits in Napa County. What's raised here, stays here. Learn more about Auction Napa Valley at http://www.napavintners.com/.
Without further delay - the photos divided into three galleries....
Private winery parties
Delectible nibbles and wine photos
Live Auction Bidding Action
Enjoy the photos!
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
New client work: Mumm Napa
Set along the Silverado Trail in Rutherford Napa Valley lies Mumm Napa - one of my favorite wineries to visit. Aside from making some scrumptious sparkling wines (no, it's not Champagne, unless it comes from Champagne, France!), they have a great tasting room/patio that boasts one of the best views of the valley floor and they're dog friendly - woof! As if that wasn't enough for ya, they also have an amazing collection of original Ansel Adams photographs.
I can't tell you how many times I've wandered through their gallery admiring the photos of the late master, sipping bubbly and feeling inspired. Currently, Adams' work is on display in China having been replaced with other amazing photos and sculpture, but I'm sure it'll return soon. Actually, I have no idea when it returns. You'll have to give them a ring... :)
About the shoot:
As they seem to do every year, Mumm donates their award winning wine to Auction Napa Valley. This year, they've donated a 10 year vertical of their DVX sparkling wine to the e-auction of Auction Napa Valley, an online EBay style auction that draws bidders from around the globe.
The photo of the wine bottles will be used as a piece of eye-candy to promote their lot online and through other marketing collateral.
While they'll only use one, I thought it'd be interesting to also demonstrate how a photo evolves when shooting. Often times, I'll start out with one concept and after working to refine it, the final photo presents itself. In this case, I think the cropped-in image of the wine glasses with the oldest vintage bottle works the best.
Take a look...
And my favorite of the bunch...
Enjoy!
ps - Interested in bidding in the Auction Napa Valley e-Auction? Visit the Napa Valley Vintners' website to check out the other fabulous lots and register. The auction opens on May 9, 2010... Don't miss it!
I can't tell you how many times I've wandered through their gallery admiring the photos of the late master, sipping bubbly and feeling inspired. Currently, Adams' work is on display in China having been replaced with other amazing photos and sculpture, but I'm sure it'll return soon. Actually, I have no idea when it returns. You'll have to give them a ring... :)
About the shoot:
As they seem to do every year, Mumm donates their award winning wine to Auction Napa Valley. This year, they've donated a 10 year vertical of their DVX sparkling wine to the e-auction of Auction Napa Valley, an online EBay style auction that draws bidders from around the globe.
The photo of the wine bottles will be used as a piece of eye-candy to promote their lot online and through other marketing collateral.
While they'll only use one, I thought it'd be interesting to also demonstrate how a photo evolves when shooting. Often times, I'll start out with one concept and after working to refine it, the final photo presents itself. In this case, I think the cropped-in image of the wine glasses with the oldest vintage bottle works the best.
Take a look...
And my favorite of the bunch...
Enjoy!
ps - Interested in bidding in the Auction Napa Valley e-Auction? Visit the Napa Valley Vintners' website to check out the other fabulous lots and register. The auction opens on May 9, 2010... Don't miss it!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
New client work: Napa Valley Vintner Portraits
I recently completed several portraits of Napa Valley's winery owners, winemakers, and who's-who of the wine world. The kind folks at CADE Winery on Howell Mountain were so gracious to lend their amazing space for us to shoot. Breath-taking views of St. Helena and the Napa Valley floor below, along with the elegant interiors provided the perfect backdrop for our portrait sessions.
Take a look at my favorites from the shoots:
http://www.tinacciphoto.com/images/portfolio/anv_portraits/index.asp
About the shoot:
In a marathon two short days of shooting, I managed to photograph about 35 individuals representing 27 wine brands from all over Napa Valley. All the wineries have generously donated not only wine, extravagant gifts, trips, and celebrity chef meals, but much time and dedication to the one-of-a-kind Auction Napa Valley. These photos are going to grace the pages of the Auction Napa Valley catalog and other collateral for the 30th anniversary of the Auction.
Over the last three years, I've been extremely fortunate to be the official photographer of Auction Napa Valley, and I look forward to it once again this year!
About the client:
The Napa Valley Vintners is the non-profit trade association responsible for promoting and protecting the Napa Valley appellation as the premier winegrowing region. From seven founding members in 1944, today the association represents nearly 400 Napa Valley wineries and collectively is a leader in the world-wide wine industry.
30 Years of Giving
Since 1981, members of the Napa Valley Vintners and the Napa Valley community have rallied together to offer, each June, an experience unlike any other. What started as a small event has grown into one of the world's most renowned wine auctions—with more than 350 wineries and 550 community volunteers now taking par—yet remains true to its goal of raising funds for healthcare, housing and youth services non-profits: Auction Napa Valley has given $90 million in proceeds to date.
Learn more about Auction Napa Valley and the Napa Valley Vintners at http://www.napavintners.com/.
Enjoy the photos!
Take a look at my favorites from the shoots:
http://www.tinacciphoto.com/images/portfolio/anv_portraits/index.asp
About the shoot:
In a marathon two short days of shooting, I managed to photograph about 35 individuals representing 27 wine brands from all over Napa Valley. All the wineries have generously donated not only wine, extravagant gifts, trips, and celebrity chef meals, but much time and dedication to the one-of-a-kind Auction Napa Valley. These photos are going to grace the pages of the Auction Napa Valley catalog and other collateral for the 30th anniversary of the Auction.
Over the last three years, I've been extremely fortunate to be the official photographer of Auction Napa Valley, and I look forward to it once again this year!
About the client:
The Napa Valley Vintners is the non-profit trade association responsible for promoting and protecting the Napa Valley appellation as the premier winegrowing region. From seven founding members in 1944, today the association represents nearly 400 Napa Valley wineries and collectively is a leader in the world-wide wine industry.
30 Years of Giving
Since 1981, members of the Napa Valley Vintners and the Napa Valley community have rallied together to offer, each June, an experience unlike any other. What started as a small event has grown into one of the world's most renowned wine auctions—with more than 350 wineries and 550 community volunteers now taking par—yet remains true to its goal of raising funds for healthcare, housing and youth services non-profits: Auction Napa Valley has given $90 million in proceeds to date.
Learn more about Auction Napa Valley and the Napa Valley Vintners at http://www.napavintners.com/.
Enjoy the photos!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Let the Auction Festivities Begin... and the Photos!
I so excited I can hardly contain myself!
2009 marks the third consecutive year that I'm photographing Auction Napa Valley festivities for the Napa Valley Vintners. Sweet, I know!
But it’s not all fun and games; it’s serious business with many facets – much planning and high expectations for my results. After all, these photos will be used throughout the following year and beyond to promote the auction in publications around the globe – from the Wine Spectator and other wine publications, to the LA Times, NY Times and other cities with Times newspapers, and other US, Danish or Japanese glossy magazines. Heck, this year, my previous year’s photos were made into a video and played in NYC cabs for weeks!
Shooting the Auction is a multi-day affair, which entails visiting some of the most spectacular private and winery properties in Napa Valley for elaborate parties, fetes and shindigs. It’s grueling work mingling with fine folks from around the world and valley whilst practicing the craft I love. Occasionally, I even have to sample delectable treats and fine wine! It’s really quite hard.
Okay, okay… you got me… I LOVE IT!!! And I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this year’s Auction Napa Valley.
I’ll post my fave photos as the festivities unfold.
Enjoy!
The Half-Bottle Party
So Auction Napa Valley week begins as it does every year - unofficially - with the annual Half-Bottle Party held at Taylor's Refresher in St. Helena. What happens at a Half-Bottle Party? Well... wine tasting, of course. It IS Napa Valley! Who can attend? Anyone with a half-bottle of wine to share.
Only have a big bottle to share? Drink half at home and bring the rest to the party! That's what the rules state.
The Half-Bottle Party tradition started as a snub to the exclusive Wine Spectator Magnum Party that takes place later that day at Tra Vigne Restaurant in St. Helena. It's setting is a tad more posh and only the biggest whosie whos attend by invite only. As the name suggests, they drink from magnums.
Guess size does matter to some...
View the slideshow below or view them at WineCountryPictures.com
2009 marks the third consecutive year that I'm photographing Auction Napa Valley festivities for the Napa Valley Vintners. Sweet, I know!
But it’s not all fun and games; it’s serious business with many facets – much planning and high expectations for my results. After all, these photos will be used throughout the following year and beyond to promote the auction in publications around the globe – from the Wine Spectator and other wine publications, to the LA Times, NY Times and other cities with Times newspapers, and other US, Danish or Japanese glossy magazines. Heck, this year, my previous year’s photos were made into a video and played in NYC cabs for weeks!
Shooting the Auction is a multi-day affair, which entails visiting some of the most spectacular private and winery properties in Napa Valley for elaborate parties, fetes and shindigs. It’s grueling work mingling with fine folks from around the world and valley whilst practicing the craft I love. Occasionally, I even have to sample delectable treats and fine wine! It’s really quite hard.
Okay, okay… you got me… I LOVE IT!!! And I can’t wait to see what’s in store for this year’s Auction Napa Valley.
I’ll post my fave photos as the festivities unfold.
Enjoy!
The Half-Bottle Party
So Auction Napa Valley week begins as it does every year - unofficially - with the annual Half-Bottle Party held at Taylor's Refresher in St. Helena. What happens at a Half-Bottle Party? Well... wine tasting, of course. It IS Napa Valley! Who can attend? Anyone with a half-bottle of wine to share.
Only have a big bottle to share? Drink half at home and bring the rest to the party! That's what the rules state.
The Half-Bottle Party tradition started as a snub to the exclusive Wine Spectator Magnum Party that takes place later that day at Tra Vigne Restaurant in St. Helena. It's setting is a tad more posh and only the biggest whosie whos attend by invite only. As the name suggests, they drink from magnums.
Guess size does matter to some...
View the slideshow below or view them at WineCountryPictures.com
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Auction Napa Valley: E-Auction
The buzz in Napa Valley has started—it's almost time for the granddaddy of charity wine auctions, Auction Napa Valley 2009, The American Wine Classic. You can get in on the bidding excitement before you arrive or without even attending the event!
Starting on May 22, wine lovers everywhere around the globe will be able to bid on and win lots via the Internet at Auction Napa Valley's E-Auction.
I invite you to join in the fun by checking out and bidding on these 110 incredible auction lots. Lots include rare and one-of-a-kind bottles and collections of wine; private events and weekend stays hosted by Napa Valley Vintners; luxury items; and more.
What's more, proceeds support healthcare, youth development and housing non-profit charities. Over the past 28 years, Auction Napa Valley has given $85 million.
The online lot preview is now open. Start viewing the offerings. I can guarantee the most difficult task will be trying to decide which lots to bid on!
Friday, May 22: E-Auction opens at www.napavintners.com/auction at 8:00 a.m. PDT
Friday, June 5: E-Auction closes in two waves, 2:00, 2:30 p.m. PDT
The E-Auction: it's fun, it's easy, it's a great way to experience the best Napa Valley has to offer with items that often can't be purchased anywhere else — all while raising money for charity
Now for the shamless plugs...
E-Auction Photography:
Have a gander at the lot photos for the E-Auction. I photographed many of them over a 4-day session in Napa Valley. It's always a challenge and a blast to work with the wineries donating these fine wines to come up with something fun and visually interesting to help promote these lots. Here are just a few...
View more at www.napavintners.com/anv/anv_2_eauction.asp
Monday, January 5, 2009
Client work: Auction Napa Valley 2009 Vintner Portraits
Happy New Year!
Phew…What an end to the year that was…
Hiya. Long time no speak, eh? My bad (obviously). But have I got a recap for you…
Thankfully, the last two months of the year were quite busy with exciting client projects, new stock photography and some fun personal photos too! No, I won’t inundate you in one long blog. Instead, I’ll string it out over the coming weeks, and without babbling too much I’ll give you the updates in chronological order.
As always, I’d love to hear any feedback you have regarding the photos or anything else.
Enjoy,
Jason
Client Work: Auction Napa Valley 2009, Napa Valley Vintners, Winemakers and Wine Industry Notables
About the client: Auction Napa Valley is the Legendary American Charity Wine Auction held on the first weekend each June. Since its inception in 1981, the auction has contributed over $80 million to Napa County charities and organizations that support health, children and family services and educational programs. Many underserved members of the Napa County community are able to receive vital services thanks to the generosity of the members of the Napa Valley Vintners for donating wine and lavish gifts, the attendees of the auction who fork over a bunch of cash bidding on these auction lots, and the tireless effort of nearly 1000 volunteers.
About the Shoot: Each year, a renowned artist is tapped to design the Auction Napa Valley lot catalog, invitation, and other collateral for marketing and promoting the Auction throughout the year. For the past few years, Michael Vanderbyl of Vanderbyl Design Studio in San Francisco has been charged with creating the concepts for Auction Napa Valley. This year’s Auction Napa Valley focus or theme is the people behind the legendary Napa Valley wines.
Enter the photos… Our goal was to create portraits expressing the personalities and camaraderie that makes the Napa Valley special. Set against the simplicity of a white background, the introduction of viewer to vintner and vintner to viewer takes place. Following are a few of my favorites…
Phew…What an end to the year that was…
Hiya. Long time no speak, eh? My bad (obviously). But have I got a recap for you…
Thankfully, the last two months of the year were quite busy with exciting client projects, new stock photography and some fun personal photos too! No, I won’t inundate you in one long blog. Instead, I’ll string it out over the coming weeks, and without babbling too much I’ll give you the updates in chronological order.
As always, I’d love to hear any feedback you have regarding the photos or anything else.
Enjoy,
Jason
Client Work: Auction Napa Valley 2009, Napa Valley Vintners, Winemakers and Wine Industry Notables
About the client: Auction Napa Valley is the Legendary American Charity Wine Auction held on the first weekend each June. Since its inception in 1981, the auction has contributed over $80 million to Napa County charities and organizations that support health, children and family services and educational programs. Many underserved members of the Napa County community are able to receive vital services thanks to the generosity of the members of the Napa Valley Vintners for donating wine and lavish gifts, the attendees of the auction who fork over a bunch of cash bidding on these auction lots, and the tireless effort of nearly 1000 volunteers.
About the Shoot: Each year, a renowned artist is tapped to design the Auction Napa Valley lot catalog, invitation, and other collateral for marketing and promoting the Auction throughout the year. For the past few years, Michael Vanderbyl of Vanderbyl Design Studio in San Francisco has been charged with creating the concepts for Auction Napa Valley. This year’s Auction Napa Valley focus or theme is the people behind the legendary Napa Valley wines.
Enter the photos… Our goal was to create portraits expressing the personalities and camaraderie that makes the Napa Valley special. Set against the simplicity of a white background, the introduction of viewer to vintner and vintner to viewer takes place. Following are a few of my favorites…
Margrit Mondavi photographing me
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