Countertop Blender

Kate Heller and Mike Malone created these blended scenes for VT Industries in Iowa. Mike shot the countertops and Kate added the post magic. Check out the before and after in Kate's gallery.

Through Kate's Eyes

Kate does some of the most amazing Digital Artistry this side of the Continental Divide and it all begins with her eyes. So we thought maybe we could get some tips if we studied the inside of her eyeballs. Let us know if you find anything unique that gives her advanced Adobe Photoshop skillz.

How do you light that?

Going Once Going Twice SOLD

Nestled in Rockbrook Village Shopping Center is the charming art gallery and custom frame shop that Malone & Co has used for years. Whether framing personal pieces, looking for a unique gifts shopping for something to fit that perfect space in the house or taking care of studio prints, Heller Art Images has been there for us, and it just happens to be owned and run by Kate Heller's Family. We are excited to pass along that this weekend Heller Art Images is hosting their First Annual Collectors' Fine Art Auction. With the quantity, quality and artists the auction represents, there are sure to be many more in the years to come. For more informations got to www.proxibid.com/rine or Call Stephanie Heller Durr at 402-496-9988

Can you just Photoshop® it?

Often I say "no worries we'll just fix that in post".

For this shot there we were very limited. The room was 6 feet wide with a huge desk, a lamp that we couldn't move, and about 15 minutes to shoot. Pretty blah! So Kate Heller our digital artist came to the rescue. Many of you know Kate's rock'n Photoshop® skills, so I thought I would share a series of emails that sum it all up.


Yeah. I think that would help. And anything you could do to the walls? Adding color? Darkening them? I just think it needs a little more help—we didn’t have much to work with as far as space and light.
-Heather" (Client)

"Sure thing. I can pull out the bag of tricks.
-Kate"

"I just thought there was some button in Photoshop® called “Kate’s Special Make Everything Look Kick-A@@ Filter”:0)
-Heather" (Client)

Alegent Health Taps Malone & Co Magic

Alegent Health and Bozell asked Mike Malone to come along with the Bozell crew to LA last fall to shoot the portraits that go along with the new TV commercials and print campaign. The campaign features Alegent CEO Wayne Sensor as the tour guide for services provided at Alegent Health. Each of the final ads featured a group photo as one image. Our own digital diva Kate Heller created the final composite from the multiple images Mike shot of each person and set.

Click here to view Kate's magic.

Addys

Malone & Company Photographer Geoff Johnson and Digital Artist Kate Heller won a Silver Addy for work on USC Hospitals ad campaign.

The Malone Crew

Yes, we agree...we work much better behind the camera than in front of one! But we wanted to share the fun anyway. See more images from the Crew shoot.

Chicago 7

While in Chicago there were no riots or violent protests, unless you watched the Chicago Bears quarterback last Sunday, but we got out of town before that debacle. The Malone and Co crew did manage to pick up some images around the town, including a trip to the Chicago Art Institute. We saw some interesting photography by Richard Misrach and Jeff Wall.

Pound Puppy Wins Lottery!

Everyone knows that Kate Loves her dogs and moving into her house is like winning the lottery.... The latest addition to Kate's House of Dogs is HARPER. Adopted from the Nebraska Humane Society, Harper has quickly learned how good she has it. Check out some of her other pics HERE

Some Northern Exposures

I just got back from a weekend in Fairbanks, Alaska. Anyone who thinks Nebraska is cold, needs to realize how good we have it!! With my first day up north having a high temp of -15, makes Omaha seem almost tropical. It is a beautiful state and everyone should see it at least once!

Here are a few pics to hold you until I get the rest posted! Coming soon...Dog Sled Races and Ice Carving Championships.

Working LA

Mike, Geoff, Kate and I just got back from a workshop in LA. Not only did we learn a lot, but we also took our cameras everywhere. Images from the hotel, walking to lunch and a great trip to The Getty Museum at night times 4 photographers left a little editing. The condensed version is under 80, so enjoy the show.