BIO / RESUME Jack Fleming - in front of "teaser" 1969 posters near Paramount Studios-Hollywood. WELCOME TO JACK FLEMING PHOTOGRAPHY Los Angeles based photographer and artist, Jack Fleming found his passion in the art of photography at age 5 with a 1938 Brownie Camera his Mother had as a child. His Father lended him his 35mm SLR in Junior High Yearbook and from there, Fleming's first 3 photographs were published at age 12. "Alexa" - in front of $80,000 James Rosenquist original in her Family's Home - Malibu, CA STYLE AND INFLUENCE His style focuses on a theme of bright vivid colors, geometric shapes/angles, and subtle textures in an attempt to make every image eye catching, sexy, and classy regardless of the subject matter. His influences come from such artists as James Rosenquist, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Claude Monet, and photographers Anton Corbijn, Michael Vincent, Walter Ioos Jr, Arny Freytag, and Helmet Newton. CORPORATE BACKGROUND Until recently, Fleming worked corporately in the Licensing division for ACI international, otherwise known as LA Gear doing product development. His accounts included Mattel (Hot Wheels), Nickelodeon (Dora The Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants), Dreamworks (Shrek, Bee Movie, Kung Foo Panda), Warner Bros (Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Scooby Doo), NASCAR, and United Media (Fancy Nancy). Other corporate experience includes Merchandising, Licensing, Operations, Line Producing, and product development with Disney Consumer Products, Disney Internet Group/Go.com, Disney Online Auctions, NASCAR.com, ESPN.com, ARTISTdirect.com and ARTISTdirect Records. Fleming also spent 5 years working in University Admissions traveling Internationally and domestically for theUniversity of Evansville (IN) and Franklin College Switzerland (Lugano, Switzerland). While with Franklin College Switzerland, Fleming established the first West Coast regional office for the overseas institution while traveling the Western United States and Canada as well as New York, Switzerland and Italy. Jack Fleming - in front of his British Alma Matre, Harlaxton Manor - Grantham, Lincolnshire U.K. EDUCATION Fleming holds two Bachelors degrees in Advertising and Graphic Design with concentrations in Theatrical Lighting/Set design as well as Oil Painting from the University of Evansville (IN). Fleming also spent time abroad at Harlaxton College (Grantham, England) which has been the film location for more than a half dozen feature films including most recently, in 1999 "The Haunting of Hill House." BACKGROUND Fleming was adopted at age 2 weeks and grew up in the small college town of Granville, Ohio about 30 miles East of Columbus until the age of 18. After 8 years in Evansville, Indiana attending college and working his first professional job, Fleming moved to Venice Beach, CA where he resided for 8 years and then Eagle Rock, CA for the past 7 years in his studio. Fleming's Parents still reside in Granville where he visits often. Since the age of 21, he has also become very close with his birth Parents and full Brother and Sister who still live in Columbus. ADDITIONAL INFLUENCES Fleming's influences also carry over from experiences while traveling throughout most of the United States, Canada, Europe, and the former Soviet Union. His genetic background since learning about his adoption and birth family has included family members working personally and professionally in interior design, furniture sales, toy making, arts and crafts, illustration and drawing, graphic design, writing, consumer products and retail, and a Sister who graduated with a degree in Communications and a Brother who graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. Incidentally, Fleming as mentioned above, possesses degrees in both Communications and Graphic Design. 2009 Through June 14, 2009, Fleming continued to work out of his 2600 sq ft studio in the L.A. suburb community of Eagle Rock, minutes from downtown L.A., Burbank, Pasadena, and Hollywood. Unfortunately, due to a building fire next door in April 2009 and substantial destruction to the building and the greater good of his business, Jack Fleming Photography has decided to vacate the premises after 7 awesome years. For the duration of the Summer and Winter of 2009, Fleming commuted between Los Angeles and his home state of Ohio while spending time with family, pursuing photography and production efforts in both regions, and in the process, eventually plans for an even larger studio space in the greater Los Angeles area down the road. 2010 2010 was a very busy and personally challenging year commuting back and forth between Los Angeles and Columbus, Ohio (family reasons). While in Los Angeles for each 1-3 month interval, he resided in a very diverse selection of locations including 3rd and Fairfax/Farmers Market area, downtown L.A. in a very gang infested rough neighborhood warehouse loft, and finally ended up in the very posh but unnassuming city of Malibu in a house in the mountains. While executing each 2300 mile leg each direction cross country, Fleming was inspired to develop a new aspect of his business, "Jack Fleming Productions" through a major project related to Fashion, Charity, and Photography which is currently "in development." On top of these time intensive trips, Fleming has continued to be a major contributor to LookBookLA.com and PubClub.com (both based in Los Angeles). LookBookLA.com and Jack Fleming Photography were the official "House Photographers" for "LA Fashion Weekend" (April AND October) at Sunset Gower Studios and Produced by Mikey Koffman, who was the Star of the Showtime original Reality series, "The Real L-Word" which premiered in June. Fleming also worked extensively for the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach while photographing Indy Racing League, American Le Mans Auto Racing, The Toyota Miss Grand Prix Pageant, and the bands "Molotov" and headliner, "Cheap Trick." Fleming plans to spend much of the remainder of the year in Los Angeles as of Mid June with multiple trips back to Ohio, Vancouver (B.C.), and Key West, FL. 2011 2011 MARKS JACK FLEMING PHOTOGRAPHY'S TENTH ANNIVERSARY in September. Although, having taken multiple business hiatuses throughout the past two years while in Ohio with family and due to multiple major personal set backs, Fleming continues to strategically organize, plan, and conceptualize his business interests and with his creative peers. "I consider myself a survivor through all of this," Fleming states. "As I've often heard the familiar phrase, 'what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger,' that's how I am viewing what I have personally been through. I feel like I could shake anything off me that hits me now. I've lost some friends and colleagues along the way unfortunately, but I've tried to be true to myself and pursue my dreams. Those who have been true friends and colleagues have more than proved their relationships with me and for that I feel very blessed." Now in his early 40's, Fleming finally feels like he knows who he is, what he wants, and how he is going to obtain it. "It feels really great," he says. "I feel the very best I've felt in at least ten years and nothing is stopping me now!" Although having spent January and part of February in cold, Wintery Ohio, Fleming returned to Malibu, CA in late February. Already in the 1st half of 2011, Fleming has been House Photographer (3rd consecutive season) for "LA Fashion Weekend" at Sunset Gower Studios (March) hosted by The Gallery Los Angeles, served as an "official" photographer for the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach (April), photographed commercial architectural interiors for the very first "Rolling Stone Restaurant and Lounge" at Hollywood's famous Hollywood and Highland complex, was one of two exclusive photographers for "Christian Comb's 13th Birthday (Rapper Sean P Diddy Comb's Son), got published in "US Weekly" as well as "Hollyscoop.com" and was one of six participants in a new Reality Television Show Pilot called "Shutter Wars" and in which was filmed in Washington D.C. Incidentally, Fleming finished in 2nd place by 1/2 of a point to the first place winner who is now an Agency Fashion Photographer in China. The remainder of the year includes quite a few tricks 'up Jack's camera lens' from the upgrading of his photography equipment in May and August to new events, AND more importantly a NEW TEAM of professional individuals who hope to reshape some pursuits in Los Angeles. Fleming continues to develop his cross country concept via "Jack Fleming Productions" and continues to develop mutual interests with those team members. Fleming plans to attend Mercedes Benz Miami Swim Fashion Week in July, produce and show in at least one photographic exhibit this year in Los Angeles, enter a National Geographic Photo Contest this Summer, and develop new and unique pursuits revolving around Photography, Fashion, Professional Sports, Events, and other creative adventures. Stay tuned for more plans revolving around Jack Fleming Photography's TENTH ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER and join Jack on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/jackflemingphotography for frequent updates to Fleming's where abouts and activities. His Facebook allows for you to see both his professional and personal sides as a creative photographer and great friend. CURRENTLY, Fleming is residing in Malibu, CA on top of a Mountain. However, as of June, He will likely relocate to one of downtown Los Angeles's historic districts, return to Venice Beach, or consider possibilities in Santa Monica or Pacific Palisades. Otherwise, It's very common to see Fleming shooting Fashion Events for LookBookLA.com, professional sports, major promoters at night clubs, celebrity events, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Box 8 Fashion Week, CoLA Fashion Week, and for magazines, personal clients, as well as on the beach in Malibu, or anywhere he finds an interesting background or topic. "I am DEFINITELY NOT paparazzi...," Jack assertively says, "and I don't really enjoy shooting red carpets (although I will if hired). I am hired privately to work for or inside an event or for specific creative purposes. I like to document an event with a purpose or tell a story." His work has engulfed the likes of Christina Aguilera, P Diddy, ICE T, SBE/Bolthouse Productions, National Geographic Society/Line Jumper Talents, and for major venues in Hollywood in Entertainment, Fashion, Music, Educational Publishing, and Proffessional Sports, among many other entities. PUBLISHED Fleming has been published most recently in US Weekly with images of P Diddy, Son Christian, and Chris Brown as well as the California Apparel News, Vogue.com (Britain), Hollyscoop.com, Flaunt Magazine, Item Magazine, National Geographic Society/Line Jumper Talents interests, Create Magazine, Vegas Magazine, Player Magazine, and LA Yoga Magazine. Multiple other (mostly) fashion related magazines, which were never launched due to the downturn in the economy have also been the subject of potential published images. With that in mind, Fleming has also been published on many websites dealing with everything from fashion to lifestyle to event to professional sports to product placement and branding to regional to educational publishing. The 2009 Northern Trust Open Tournament Committee at Riviera Country Club - Pacific Palisades, CA RELATED Jack recently resigned as Chairman of Media Relations from the Tournament Committee (after 9 years) for the PGA Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades and sponsored by the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce. The annual February tournament was Directed by Los Angeles Lakers legend, Jerry West along with the PGA Tour; previously with Brenner, Zwikel and Associates; and also Wasserman Media Group. Proceeds from the tournament support and fund the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce which founded the tournament about 85 years ago as the Los Angeles Open. Fleming's role included leadership of Operations and Production responsibilities for media and player relations while covering the PGA tournament. Jack has served with the tournament (both Nissan Open and Northern Trust Open) every year for the past 9 years. This was his 4th and final year as Media Relations Chairman, having also served 1 year as Media Relations Vice Chairman. Jack has recently moved on to serve with The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach which hosts each year's "Tecate Light Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach with The Indy Racing League, American Le Mans, and other racing entities. In 2011, Jack's 2nd Year, his responsibilities expanded from simply working with the MIss Grand Prix competition to all areas of the race weekend including various races, Thursday Thunder on Pine, The Grid/Pit Lane, and backstage of the concerts by Steppenwolf and Moderatto. MY THOUGHTS "I love what I do! How awesome is it to wake up every morning and start the day doing what you want to do in life? I try to surround myself with talented, ambitious, positive, and creative people, and share in experiences where everyone grows." CASTING AND COLLABORATION Jack is always looking for new, ambitious, and creative people to work and network with whether you are a model, make up artist, hair stylist, wardrobe stylist, videographer, or just interested in learning more about photography! Jack is ALSO SEEKING OUT SPONSORS for several very ambitious and highly exposed projects. If you are involved with any products and services related to: photography, fashion, food, beverages, travel, motor coaches, auto manufacturers fuel, hotels, production equipment and rental, computer and photography equipment or manufacturing, make up and hair products, broadcast television networks or cable networks, ESPECIALLY if they are American Based or Manufactured (not necessarily a requirement), I would VERY MUCH LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU at: Jack@JackFleming.com. Thank you! EXPERIENCE In addition to Jack's photography skills, he has also worked with or is currently with: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY/Line Jumper Talents Hollywood, CA *Photographer - L.A./So Cal Features and Special Interests ACI INTERNATIONAL/L.A. GEAR Bel Air, CA *Product Development Associate/Licensing - Footwear Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Mattel, NASCAR, Warner Bros DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS LICENSING Burbank, CA *Product Development - Film/Television* DISNEY INTERNET GROUP/GO.COM North Hollywood, CA *Merchandising - ESPNstore.com* *Merchandising/Line Production/Operations - NASCARstore.com* *Merchandising/Operations - Disney Online Auctions hosted by eBay* ARTIST DIRECT RECORDS Los Angeles, CA *Buyer/Merchandising - ARTISTdirect.com* BEYOND ZEBRA, INC. Burbank, CA *Outside Sales* FRANKLIN COLLEGE SWITZERLAND Lugano, Switzerland / Venice, CA *Associate Director of West U.S./Canada Admissions and Financial Aid* THE UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE Evansville, IN *Assistant Director of Admission* EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE Evansville, IN *Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Communications - 1992* *Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design/Art - 1992* Concentrations in Technical Theatre Design and Lighting, Photography, and Painting HARLAXTON COLLEGE Grantham, Lincolnshire, England *Study Abroad Spring Semester 1989 *Travel throughout England, Scotland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Majorca, and the former Soviet Union cities of Moscow and Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) IVY TECH Evansville, IN Coursework in Graphic Design and Layout Photography and black and white film/dark room processing ASSOCIATES IN ART/ART ACADEMY OF LOS ANGELES Los Angeles/Sherman Oaks, CA Coursework in Traditional Animation 3D Studio Max (digital animation) Adobe Photoshop for Animation Adobe Photoshop for Photography COMMUNITY SERVICE LOS ANGELES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Nissan Open presented by Countrywide (6 years) Media Relations Vice Chairman (1 Year) Northern Trust Open (3 Years) Media Relations Chairman (3 Years) Watts Summer Games (2 years) Wrestling and Water Polo PACIFIC CHRISTIAN CENTER Youth Leader/Counselor (8 years) Winter/Summer Youth Camp Counselor LINKS JACK FLEMING PHOTOGRAPHY PROFILES SmugMug.com (coming soon)
