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The Frédérique Renaut “How did you get there?” Interview

by Frédérique Renaut I was flattered and almost recompensed for doing an interview with Kristi Thompson for her fabulous blog “How Did You Get There?“. She …

By Frédérique Renaut
Also posted in advertising, cosmetics, ecclectic, fashion, marketing, social media, video
Tagged frederique renaut, humor, humour, interview, luxury brands, marketing strategy, muse, social media, Tiffany
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iPad or iPad Which One?

It is going to be really tough to determine which Pad is the best for you. This instructive video will help in making that very …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, marketing, the "biz", video
Tagged ipad, specification, video
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Up Skirt…

A Different Vantage Point on an Old Theme Just wanted to see if you were watching…I can’t believe how Lucky I was on that day. Just …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, photography
Tagged Up Skirt
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“Camera Love”…a Romantic Tragicomedy

“Camera Love”… A Romantic Tragicomedy by: William Shake-A-Spear She was the perfect girl for me. Everything about her made me know that this was it. It …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in brands, ecclectic, photography
Tagged Camera Love, Canon, Fuji, Love Story, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony, Tragicomedy
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Corduroy… It’s hot!

by isa maïsa Corduroy is one of my all time favorite fabrics! It brings me back to when I was a kid where I owned …

By isa maïsa
Also posted in actors, brands, celebrities, designers, fashion, ideas, music, the "biz", video
Tagged actors, celebrities, corduroy, fabric, fashion, fashion designer, humor, trends, video
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“I Love Candies”

Here is a Fun Theme called “I Love Candies”. I don’t want to be responsible for your Dental Bill after you get the urge to go …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, fashion, fashion, ideas, models, photography, post-production, production shoot, production team, recipe, the "biz"
Tagged candies, creative director, digital retouching, fashion, hair stylist, humor, magazine, make-up artist, models, photography, pre-production shooting
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To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question ?

Breasts or more specifically baring one or two of them in a fashion scenario has always been an integral part of the Fashion scene. Whether …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, fashion, ideas, models, photography, production shoot, the "biz", video
Tagged breast, fashion, Impact, marketing, video
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Breaking Down the Walls of Predictability…

On one of the photography forums dpchallenge, a photographer who read my article “A Funny Thing Happened to Me in the Camera Store” responded by …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in exhibition, ideas, photography
Tagged camera, Ektachrome, Fashion Photography, film, philosophy
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My Cutting Edge Photography Gear

I have a Fuji disposable cardboard and plastic camera, but with built in flash. It comes with 27 exposures. I am at exposure 9, so …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in photography
Tagged digital, disposable camera, film, photography gear
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Some Great Advice about Everything and Anything Creative…

I just watched this incredible three part interview with writer Harlan Ellison that I wanted to share with you. For all of you seeking the …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, ideas, video
Tagged art, creativity, interviews, philosophical issues
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Is Shooting for a Bad Magazine Good?

Today on a generalist Photo Forum under the Portrait Fashion category, someone from a small independent and in my opinion based on what I saw …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in fashion, photography, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, the "biz"
Tagged digital retouching, fashion, Magazines, philosophical issues, photographer, pre-production shooting
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You are part of an Expo, but your the Last to Find Out About It!

I was quite amused to find out that I have a major expo in Germany of my work and I wasn’t informed about it. I …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in fashion, photography, the "biz"
Tagged digital retouching, exhibits, gallery, Las Vegas, Lumas
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Want to Contribute to My Blog?

I am Seeking Contributors in Fashion and in the Fashion Photography Field as well as articles related to the “BIZ”. I would love to have …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic, fashion, ideas, photography, post-production, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, the "biz"
Tagged articles, contibutors, digital retouching, fashion, philosophical issues, photography, pre-production shooting
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The Benjamin Kanarek Camera Waves Internet Radio Interview

Here is my interview by Phillip Skulte for Camera Waves Radio which was done about two and a half years ago. I talk about how I …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in brands & photo gear, ecclectic, fashion, making-of, photography, post-production, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, the "biz"
Tagged advertising, Agfa, Bronica, Canon, digital retouching, fashion, Fuji, interviews, Kim Alexis, Magazines, Nikon, Pentax, philosophical issues, photography, pre-production shooting
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Some Men’s Rules…

At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down. Finally, the guys’ side of the story. (must admit, it’s pretty good.) We always hear”the …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in ecclectic
Tagged men, women
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Why I HATE Ummm…brella Lighting

Why I HATE Ummm…brella Lighting… If you want to get me to fall asleep, just show me some images shot with umbrella lighting. Now I am …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in fashion, lighting, photography, production team, technical discussions, the "biz", video
Tagged philosophical issues, pre-production shooting, soft box, studio lighting, umbrell lighting
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To Tell Me about the Creative You

I am asking you to tell me about how you see yourself creatively, about what tools you use to express yourself, what your impressions are …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in cooking, ecclectic, fashion, lighting, making-of, music, production shoot, production team, the "biz", video
Tagged digital retouching, exhibits, film, literature, lyrics, music, pattern, philosophical issues, photography
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Three Interesting Days of Shooting…

Three Days in a Row… Just finished a hectic three days for two magazines, Vogue Brasil and Spring Magazine. As usual it was a lesson of …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in photography, production shoot, technical discussions
Tagged digital retouching, photography, post-production
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“Cow Stories”

TWO COWS A CHRISTIAN DEMOCRAT: You have two cows. You keep one and give one to your neighbor. A SOCIALIST: You have two cows. The government takes one …

By Benjamin Kanarek
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The Making of Video for “Spoon” Magazine

Here is a video for “Spoon” Magazine & Fashion TV Photographer Benjamin Kanarek Model by Tetyana Brazhnyk Marilyn Agency in Paris Styling by Sascha Lilic Make-up by Lloyd Simmonds Hair …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in fashion, making-of, production shoot, production team, the "biz", video
Tagged digital retouching, fashion, making-of, photography, production shoots, stylist, video
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Was asked “What Kind of Photographer are You?”

That is a difficult question to answer. I am not your classic photographer. By that I mean, I never intended to be a photographer. It …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Also posted in lighting, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, the "biz"
Tagged digital retouching, philosophical issues, pre-production shooting
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Some very STUPID questions asked about traveling to Canada

These questions about Canada were posted on an International Tourism Website. 1. Q: I have never seen it warm on Canadian TV, so how do the plants …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Tagged Calgary, Canada, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver
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“Best Pick Up Line I Never Used”

A Texas cowboy walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then causally …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Tagged humor
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