TIME Magazine selected photographer Randal Ford to shoot their cover shot for the August 12, 2013 issue. The cover illustrates the story by Lauren Sandler on the growing trend of childless couples in America.
“My goal for the cover was to show two people as a family unit,” Ford said. “I wanted to create connectivity between this couple that didn’t have kids.
“I could not think of a more iconic magazine and cover to shoot for. Everyone knows the TIME cover. It’s a huge honor for me, and I hope it’s the first of many!”
Ford and his crew awoke at 3:45am to catch the sunrise on the beach in Long Island, N.Y. Over several hours, Ford shot three scenes for TIME: a bird’s eye view looking at a couple from above, another of a couple lounging on a beach with their backs to the camera, and a third with a family lugging all the accouterments of a family’s day at the beach contrasted with the relaxed couple without kids.
“My goal is always to tell a story in one image,” Ford said. “I want to make someone stop and be caught up in all the elements of the photograph.”
Ford worked with Design Director, DW Pine, Photo Director, Kira Pollack, and Photo Editor, Myles Little on the TIME cover.
Ford has spent the last decade shooting commercial and editorial work for a diverse range of clients, including L.L. Bean, Huggies, and Field & Stream Magazine. He recently signed on with charlieuniformtango sister company Liberal Media Films as a Director. Lola Lott, charlieuniformtango owner/CEO said, “We are so excited that Randal was selected to shoot a cover for TIME. Randal can really tell a story with his images.”
Ford’s recent film work with Liberal Media Films includes Frost Bank and HBU (Houston Baptist University).
To view his current reel VISIT HERE.
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