“The Cool” is a portrait exploration being conducted in the year 2021 by Ronald Stewart, a Manhattan-based creative. Throughout the year, Ronald will be holding photo/video sessions where he invites young instrumentalists to come in for predetermined session lengths. During the sessions, instrumentalists will be photographed and a short video and/or audio recording will take place. During the recording, the instrumentalist will talk about why they play their instrument(s) and share whatever other thoughts they wish. Following the session edits, participants will get copies of the selected images for personal/professional use.
There will now be a $50 booking deposit. This will be returned based on the guidelines outlined in #4 of the FAQ section below. When you contact me to secure the time, let me know how you would like to pay the deposit; I am fine with Venmo/CashApp/ Chase QuickPay/etc. I will send the deposit back, the same day/way it was given to me.
The notification for the cancellation period has been extended to 48hr; up from 24hrs. All of the existing stipulations remain constant as they are addressed in #4 of the FAQ section below.
The project returns in the new year, 1/2019. The basic concept remains the same but here are a few changes: New Location, so make sure to check that below. This project will be extremely limited, I’m only working with 5-7 instrumentalists.
Vocal musicians and Poets are welcome.
1. The video/audio element is back.
2.Covid is real. You must have had a negative COVID-19 test within 5 days of the photoshoot.
-When/Where-
The Portrait sessions will take place at my studio located inside the Cigar Factory in LIC, with sessions being conducted from 10:00-8:30 pm. Session lengths will not exceed 1 hour and will be scheduled. Don’t use Apple Maps, it’s been known to send people to Harlem.
The LAST SESSIONS will take place TBD.
Available slots left: [Once slots are booked, the time will be crossed out). If you cannot make it, you must let me know at least 48hr in advance. New Slots will be added or subtracted as scheduling dictates.
03/10/21:
11:15 – 12:15 PM
1:00 – 2:00 PM
3:00 – 4:00 PM
03/11/21:
11:15 – 12:15 PM
1:00 – 2:00 PM
3:00 – 4:00 PM
02/13/21:
11:15 – 12:15 PM
1:00 – 2:00 PM
3:00 – 4:00 PM
FAQ
- Full Address: 9-20 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106 [Studio 2i]
- Why this project:
— I want to capture young professionals and understand why they have embraced their chosen art form. - What do you consider young?
— In short, under the age of 31. - Why the holding fee?
— The fee is to add some accountability to the participants that cancel last minute. Simply put, if you show up to the shoot, I hand you your money back. If you cancel, giving me more than 48hr to find a replacement, I will give you your money back. Anything else, and I keep it unless you find an acceptable replacement. - How many images will I get?
— Everyone gets at least two (2); you may get more, but they will be given over an extended period and based on my discretion. - Can I get the unedited images?
— No. Also, please do not run any additional filters over images I send 🙂
