Women in Funeral Services for More Magazine by TrujilloPaumier

Photographed by TrujilloPaumier, this collection of photos is from More Magazine’s October issue.  The article explores women who have recently made the career switch to funeral services.  Historically a male dominated industry, women now surpass men in mortuary school attendance.   The different facets of funeral directing are what women have gravitated towards – embalming, directing memorial services, mortuary cosmetology, and more.

Nicaragua’s New Day shot by TrujilloPaumier

For the September issue of Conde Nast Traveler, Joaquin Trujillo and Brian Paumier traveled to Nicaragua to capture the pleasures and paradoxes of the economically troubled, albeit beautiful, country.

We grabbed a few words from Joaquin about his love for Nicaragua:

“Nicaragua… this was the second time I had been there and I love LOVE it.   Last time, we went to Corn Island on the Caribbean Sea.  This time we got to travel to Ometepe Island, which is made up of 2 volcanoes, and where we hiked and swam in a lake known for having fresh water sharks.  Fantastic views there.  Being in Granada at the Isletas, you could see Conception and one of the volcanoes at Ometepe.  Being at Conception, you could see Mombacho, the volcano close to Granada.  It was amazing.  Nothing could stop us from enjoying this great friendly country, all the way from Granada to San Juan del Sur.”

Read the entire article on the Conder Nast Traveler site.

See more work by TrujilloPaumier on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Los Ninos by TrujilloPaumier

These new images by Joaquin Trujillo and Brian Paumier are the latest addition to their series titled ‘Los Ninos’.

The body of work began as five portraits of Joaquin’s nieces and nephews and has spiraled into a collection exceeding 30 portraits. The work has been shown in galleries and museums around the globe and is a representation of authentic Mexican family portraits that show the various virtues essential to family, such as pride and honor.

You can see more of TrujilloPaumier’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Minsk, Belaus shot by TrujilloPaumier for Afar Magazine

TrujilloPaumier travelled to Minsk, Belarus to capture these lovely images for the May/June issue of Afar Magazine. Issue out on newsstands now!

You can see more of work by Trujillo Paumier on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Landscape Monday: Mexico shot by TrujilloPaumier

This stunning image of Lago de Patzcuaro in Mexico was shot by Joaquin Trujillo and Brian Paumier.

A few words from Joaquin about the shoot:

“Lake Pátzcuaro.  I have known about this lake for years.  When Brian and I were there, it was a great experience, they were celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and one of this Islands was lit up with candles for 2 days.  Lots of amazing movies were filmed here during La Epoca de Oro, the golden age of Mexican cinema, so for me it has lots of sentimental value.   It was very special to have woken up one morning and had the opportunity to create this photo with Brian.”

You can see more of Trujillo/Paumier’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

T Magazine shot by Trujillo/Paumier

New York Times T Magazine commissioned Trujillo/Paumier to shoot the remote fishing villages of Newfoundland, Canada and the wild Atlantic salmon that are abundant in its surrounding waters.

We caught up with Brian Paumier for a few words about his experience spending time with the fishermen that reside in such a remote part of the world:

“The people of Newfoundland are some of the most interesting I’ve ever met in my travels.  Really honest, trustworthy.  I was most inspired by their survival and endurance – they eat everything from seal and moose, to caribou and raw scallops.  Anything it takes to survive living in the wilderness.  These people have great respect for nature.”

Read the full article on the New York Times Magazine site.

You can see more of Trujillo/Paumier’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

New personal work by Brian Paumier and Joaquin Trujillo

Showcased today on FeatureShoot, article by by Alison Zavos: two new individual projects from the photographic team known as Trujillo/Paumier.  They began their collaboration during their studies at the Art Center College of Design Pasadena in 2001. Best known for their poised and meticulous portraiture and travel imagery, their work embodies an old-world formality with modern wit to make for the perfect integration of theatricality and contemporary style. This set of photographs is a combination of their individual personal work.

Brian writes of this series: ‘I spent eight years in the Military. Like so many service men and women, I left my experience on the front line with the mental residue of war. My series of self-portraits is titled PTSD, in which I alter my appearance and articulate through masculine stereotypes. With my beard and mustache, in combination with traditional clothing, I want to communicate how men wear masks to protect themselves. Through this work I aim to expose the invisible effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on my generation of veterans. My time in war might be over, but the combat goes over and over in my mind’.

Joaquin Trujillo writes of this series below: ‘Flowers are really important in my mother and sisters’ homes, not just on birthdays and anniversaries, but every day and year round – on their patios and through their houses. When I was a kid, I used to pick flowers for each of them. But December 12, Guadalupe Day, was extra special. I would make a bouquet that was so amazing, I always felt like I had taken home the first place blue ribbon at an American county fair for it. Six flowers and one arrangement is the representation of love and support they have given me’.

You can see more of Joaquin and Brian’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Travel + Leisure: The new face of Acapulco, shot by Trujillo/Paumier

Featuring a youthful update with new hotels, restaurants, and extravagant shopping, Acapulco now offers much more than the sea, the cliffs and the amazing views.  Photographed by Joaquin Trujillo and Brian Paumier for Travel + Leisure, this story on the boom of growth in the Mexican harbor city shows off all things beautiful in the “new” Acapulco.

Read the article in this month’s issue of  Travel +Leisure.

You can see more of Trujillo/Paumier’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Barcelona, Spain shot by Trujillo/Paumier for Afar Magazine

Afar Magazine commissioned Joaquin Trujillo and Brian Paumier to shoot fishermen in Barcelona, Spain for the cover of their December/January issue, out on newsstands now.

We caught up with Joaquin Trujillo for a few words about the shoot:

“When Afar called us to do a shoot about hot semi-naked fisher men in Barcelona, Spain, I thought, OK I’m game.  Barcelona is a compact city.  Their siesta happens at 4 in the morning, at least at the Rambla (a street in the center of the city popular among tourists).  When the tourists were going to bed,  we were getting up to do our shoots.  Walking through the city at 5am was surreal, like we went back in time.  (Cont’d…)

“Barcelonians know how to enjoy life, from relishing a sunny Sunday at beach to a Zarzuela dinner and drinks.  We were lucky to shoot that week because most business owners were closing down for 3 weeks for summer vacation.  What I got from this amazing shoot was a reinforcement of what I love to do,  especially as I meet and shoot people that love what they do.   Spaniards just know how to do it semi-naked and enjoy there lives.

You can see more of Trujillo/Paumier’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Mexico shot by Trujillo/Paumier for Conde Nast Traveler

Trujillo/Paumier traveled to Mexico to capture the people, food and landscape of Vallarta, Merida, Oaxaca and D.F (Mexico City) for the October issue of Conde Nast Traveler.

We asked Joaquin Trujillo for a few words about the shoot:

“I love Mexico. What is not to love about Mexico?  Shooting this insert for Conde Nast was an honor, especially as Mexico celebrates their Biannual.  The trip took us from Uxmal on the gulf of Mexico, to Tenochtitlan in the center of the country.   The past to the present, Oaxaca are the Mayas and Aztecs of today.  And to the ocean of golden Vallarta, keeping their 17th century charm, mixed with the new modern Mexico City of today.  All I have to say is thanks to Conde Nast, to ask us to shoot Mexico, to travel to these amazing places, a country I am so proud to be from.”

You can see more of Trujillo/Paumier’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Trujillo/Paumier shoot Jamaica for NY Times T Magazine

Photographic team Trujillo/Paumier were commissioned by the New York Times Style Magazine to shoot Island Records founder and music industry mogul Chris Blackwell and his many properties on the island of Jamaica.

We asked Brian and Joaquin for a few words about the shoot, and working with Mr. Blackwell:

“It was like being invited to Jamaica by the prime minister” says Brian Paumier, “Chris Blackwell is as real as it gets.  Period.  A true supporter of Jamaica and it’s arts.  Not afraid of anything, he has experience to another level.  We didn’t know too much going into it, but coming out of it we left wanting more.  This was a truly different Jamaica, Chris’s Jamaica is a Jamaica I want to go back to.”

“When I think of Jamaica, I think of music, green, red and yellow colors, and this was exactly that.” says Joaquin Trujillo.   “It was a great experience to spend 2 days with Mr.  Blackwell.  He was an open book, talking about his amazing time spent with Bob Marley and so many other artists.  And I know he wants to give back to Jamaica, the Jamaica that has given him so much.  These images are just a small look into what Jamaica was for us, an island full of life,  from her landscapes to her people.  There is something about the island that makes extraordinary people and Chris Blackwell is one of them.”

Read the article in the Times on their site here.
See more of Trujillo/Paumier’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Trujillo/Paumier show at the Carnegie Museum, Los Angeles

Joaquin Trujillo and Brian Paumier have a solo show at the Carnegie Museum in Los Angeles, CA, opening reception this Friday evening, September 10th.

Titled Bloodlines, the show is a collection of images from several series including Ninos, Quince Quince, Familia Y Amigos, Hot Cakes, and their new large format series One of a Kind.  The images share global truths from California to Asia, about family, coming of age, and home defining architecture.

Opening reception is Friday September 10, 6-8 PM at the Carnegie Museum, located 424 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 92030

You can see more of Trujillo/Paumier’s work on the Levine/Leavitt site.

Nick Meek and Trujillo/Paumier Show at Colette, Paris

Colette of Paris is now exhibiting Nick Meek and Trujillo/Paumier,  curated by the artists themselves.  A few shots from the show:

Nick Meek is showing a collection of work titled “Selected Summers 2005-2009″, with various images taken from his travels:

Trujill0/Paumier have chosen to show “Quince”, a collection of images taken from Quinceneras, the coming of age ceremonies that are a tradition in Latin American culture for women as they turn 15:

The exhibition will remain on view through August 28^th.  Prints will be for sale through Colette, watch this space for more information. To see further work of Nick Meek and Trujillo/Paumier, visit Levine/Leavitt. For information on Colette, please visit their website.

Trujillo/Paumier for Afar Magazine

Photography collaborative Trujillo/Paumier is featured on the cover of the June issue of Afar Magazine.  For the story, Joaquin and Brian traveled from Los Angeles to Taiwan to Shanghai photographing the famous dumpling houses, Din Tai Fung.

We spoke with Joaquin and Brian about their travels for the assignment:

“Shooting in Shanghai was especially cool because people there were really interested in our working process.  As we walked around the city with our 4×5 camera, people would ask us questions about it and about our interests.  At one point, as we had set up to photograph a guy with his bike, Joaquin and I were working side-by-side before turning around and seeing a large group of people shooting us as we took our photograph for the story.  Joaquin grabbed our smaller film camera and shot the crowd behind us and I shot the subject in front of our set up.  Afar placed the two resulting photos [below] together in the magazine and we were amazed they did so without knowing the story.  We were so happy to see that they edited our work so beautifully and had a great connection to the film from the assignment.”

To see the full Trujillo/Paumier portfolio, visit the Levine/Leavitt site.

Trujillo/Paumier in The New York Times Magazine

Trujillo/Paumier is featured in the Travel Summer 2010 issue of The New York Times Style Magazine, out this month.  For the feature, Joaquin and Brian traveled to Kentucky to photograph producers of ham–from curing to cutting–which supply some of the greatest chefs from coast to coast.

See more work by Trujillo/Paumier here.