Listening to the birds sing. You are in love with this Natural illustration represent by the Traffic NYC! For more details visit at http://www.traffic-nyc.com/

Lucky indeed! We collaborated with the fabulous Susan Miller of the über renowned Astrology Zone, for her 2016 anniversary calendar, which Izak illustrated beautifully. It's tacked to the wall by the coffee machine, so we can better navigate the stars and target the good days for creativity, thoughtfulness and success!

For more details visit at www.astrologyzone.com 

We sat down with photographer, Michael Mundy, to talk about his work. Born and raised in New York City, Michael began his photographic journey in his late teens shooting rock bands in the East Village. He has shot for top magazines and clients around the world.

What is the biggest misnomer people have about photography? They have no idea how long it
takes to edit! The shoot is only part of the job!

Actually, shooting is a very personal thing for me. It's professional, but I have to be moved by my subjects. I have to feel something. I have to make a connection. I have to find something about the subject or room to fall in love with. If I'm in love with it, then it becomes something beautiful that I can engage with.

You work across several genres of photography, from interiors to fashion and portraiture. What do all of these have in common? I love beautiful things. It doesn't have to necessarily be a beautiful room or young woman it could be anything. I find the beauty no matter what in an object, a human, a room.

When shooting a portrait, what is your technique of getting "the picture"? How do you engage your subject? I always make myself as vulnerable as possible to make the person I'm shooting feel comfortable. I try to open up to them first, sharing something about myself. I never ask for something without offering something.

There's something about your work that comes across, like a sense of waiting or a calm politeness. I leave room for it—that moment or the person, or space—to exist. I don't try to put a stamp on it; I allow it to be what it is. I never try to make fun of things— or impose myself. I'm not about satire or comedy. I prefer things to be very pure— to leave things as they are. I also try to convey what I experience. If it's a beautiful afternoon, I try to bring that feeling into the picture.

What are the 3 things that you cannot live without when you travel on a job?
A white shirt
Passport, you never know when you’ll need it.
A great assistant!

With our winter coats and sweaters tucked away, temperature rapidly rising, and our summer getups in full action, we realized we were so busy being busy that our Newsletter got a little forgotten. We have much to share, and so much to celebrate. This is our 20th year anniversary! To think that the idea of Traffic, born on a lawn chair in Long Island in the summer months of 1995 would grow into this wonderful group of artists, collaborators and become the creative hub that we are today. Celebrate with us at this virtual party—we really must have a party!

THE IDEA

We’ve got what you need. We’re a Creative Agency like none other. A creative hub. An industry resource. A multi-armed juggernaut of expert branders, creative matchmakers, gifted talent and artists’ management. 20 years of cultivated alliances and long-standing relationships make us almost uncanny.

Over the years, we thoughtfully curated solutions and offered seasoned guidance to our clients in brand marketing and strategy, design, advertising, licensing, publishing, and public relations. Our talent pool includes illustrators, photographers, art directors, copywriters, creative directors, packaging designers, web designers, social media specialists, marketing strategists, boutique creative agencies and public relations resources. Whatever or whoever you are looking for, they are at our fingertips. Our clients include international brands, Fortune 500 companies as well as hot, fresh start-ups. Each project is tailored to your needs.

THE VISION

We opened our doors in the fall of 1995 with a vision – a la carte agency that represents each piece of a traditional advertising agency. This proved to be the zeitgeist of the time. Agencies, clients and talent wanted to be fast, flexible and create the best work in an innovative and unexpected way. Our talent is behind some of the most compelling brand identities and groundbreaking ad campaigns in the past two decades.

Today, we represent the top echelon of brand name talent and also bright new ones you’ve never heard of who are tapped by the world’s leading creative directors.

We stay true to our mission – a highly-distilled boutique agency that connects exceptional talent to innovative brands – and that keeps us being the Go-to creative resource you can rely on.