Camera and Lens Quality Control?
Several years ago, I would pick up my camera, put on a lens, start taking photos and not think twice about the outcome. The responsibility …
Several years ago, I would pick up my camera, put on a lens, start taking photos and not think twice about the outcome. The responsibility …
I never thought I would ever own a white camera. Well those lovely people at Pentax France have decided to send me a Pentax K-x …
What Kinds of Lighting Accessories are Needed to Sculpt or Paint with Light? Part 5 A very important aspect of choosing which part of the subject …
Just want to thank everyone for their support and wished to announce that (link here) Professional Photographer UK Magazine have posted my making of “In …
In this instalment I would like to discuss how to control your light with greater precision by mixing “Hollywood Grids” (Cookies) with either bare head …
By Frédérique Renaut What do Swedes and Canadians do when they meet? They talk about how low the temperature was 2 weeks ago… Yes, Per Zennström …
I have been asked more times than I can count, if I can share my lighting with photographers wishing to understand what I did for …
When attempting to control lighting, it is important to decide which part of the subject area you wish to light or which sector will have …
I like to look at lighting in two ways. As sculpture or as painting. As sculpture when you start with an overall wash of light …
Above photo “Chucky’s in Love” by Benjamin Kanarek “Chucky’s in Love” shoot by Steve Jacob Steve Jacob joins Benjamin Kanarek at the “Chucky’s in Love” Fashion …
Recently, I received an e-mail from someone who saw my image on my introduction page of my blog, asking “…how did you do it?” …
by Frédérique Renaut Portrait of French Designer Alexis Mabille photographed by Benjamin Kanarek for Vogue Brasil Image taken in July 2009 at Alexis Mabille’s show-room in Paris. …
My All Time Favorite Lenses As I have worked with many of the SLR’s and Medium Format camera’s out there, I want to share with you …
The “How Did You Do That?” Question I am often asked the question, “How Did You Do That?” I could very simply answer the question which …
Part 2: Beauty Doing Beauty shots is sometimes more akin to doing still life, as the lighting is over a much smaller area and thus may …
Part 1: Fashion The Studio for Fashion. When preparing to embark on a Fashion or Beauty shoot, it is important to know what the environment and shooting …
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 …
The “Umbrella Light” (Brolly) Controversy I never would have expected that sharing my “GENERALIST” view of a lighting technique could cause such a stir. In fact …
Blade Runner Lighting… Sort Of In the film Blade Runner, the lighting was strange and beautiful. It was also very challenging to the technicians. Making the …
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 …
If things are getting a bit stale when shooting a débutante model, what I often do is frame the image move my eye from the …
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 …
I guess being creative, is being creative, no matter what the tool is. The tool is just the device allowing you to express yourself through …
Does the Gear You have Really Matter? Or How I learned to take a “Pitcher…” or is that a”Picture?”…I’ll take both, just in case the …
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