In the Wind Behind the Scenes Video
I decided to have one of my shoots, featuring designer Paul and Joe, captured on video and to share one of my photo shoot lighting technique
What Kinds of Lighting Accessories are Needed to Sculpt or Paint with Light? Part 3
Or how I learned to play with glass, vases, plants and other stuff… I have for years pondered how to render 3 dimensions on to 2 dimensional walls and surfaces, or how to add greater topographical richness to predictable lighted interior landscapes. Our brain through our eyes and life experience allows us to determine how [...]
The Benjamin Kanarek Blog 2009 Camera Awards
The Benjamin Kanarek Blog 2009 Camera Awards H- ere are Benjamin Kanarek Blog choices for Cameras of the year.
The best of the best in 2009
The top 10 items and Best-of list of the year 2009 by Per Zennström
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 one short block from my apartment. Had my camera with me and the little gallery on the corner suspended the skirt on a wire and here is this guy [...]
The “Monsanto Monster Machine”
I highly recommend you watch this illuminating documentary “The World According to Monsanto” by Marie-Monique Robin. Control the Food and Water supply and you have Check Mate. If this doesn’t get you stirred up, you are Heart & Brain Dead. Just type “Monsanto” in to Google for more information but the documentary below says it [...]
What Kinds of Lighting Accessories are Needed to Sculpt or Paint with Light? Part 2
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 a greater amount of light to draw the eye to. Now this can also be perceived as, which part of the image will be shaded with less light. That is [...]
To Forum or Not to Forum? That is the Question…
We are considering the addition of a forum to the BK Blog. If anyone wishes to send comments or feedback about what you think about the possibility, or if you have any idea’s about what you would like to see in this forum or wish to contribute, you may write me at benjamin@benjaminkanarekblog.com or leave [...]
What Kinds of Lighting Accessories are Needed to Sculpt or Paint with Light? Part 1
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 and like painting when you commence in complete darkness. It is for this reason that I would like to suggest lighting systems and accessories that may assist you in attaining your final goals in lighting your subject or scenario.
A Prelude to a Discussion about Light, Darkness, Life, Death, Reincarnation and other Notions. Stay Tuned…
Richard Avedon Parts 2 through 9 below Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark Dark, Light Light, Dark [...]
Happy Holidays!
Benjamin Kanarek Blog wishes everyone Happy Holidays and a Joyous, Prosperous New Year for 2010
1 + 1 = 3*
In a society where everyone looks the same and originality lacks in everyday life, I find it exciting to see diversity, variance in fashion
An Hommage to Aaron Russo
America, Freedom to Fascism The below article taken from “Advocates for Self Government” Watch this Video series with Film maker and Music Producer Aaron Russo who sadly died in 2007. We lost a wonderful Human Being a Real “Mensch”. I can only imagine what he might have accomplished had he not left us so prematurely. [...]
“Wake Up Call” & “Silence”
Just wanted to share a couple of songs with you that I wrote originally titled “Wake Up Call” and “Silence”. They were sung and adapted in to French by Barbara Nicoli. The French title is “Just Quelque Chose” which translates in to “Just a Little Something” and “Tout les Silences” “All the Silence” Just Click [...]
The Demise of Christian Lacroix Fashion House?
Frederique Renaut’s interview by Elizabeth Day a writer for “The Observer” review, part of the Guardian group about the bankruptcy of the Fashion House Christian Lacroix
Cream Caramels Recipe
Ok… I know. First there was the chicken soup recipe on a fashion, photo, creativity etc. blog, which seemed strange. But since doing the “I Love Candies” fashion editorial, I thought I would follow along those lines with this recipe for those of you willing to give it a try…
So you wanna be a pro?
by steve jacob above photo © steve jacob Over the last few years I’ve had the chance to meet and chat with many professional photographers about the state of their businesses. Some were philosophical, some grumpy, some gloomy and some were searching the small ads, but the prevailing message was, “photography is a harder way [...]
Camera Love a Romantic Tragicomedy
Camera Love, a Romantic Tragicomedy by William Shakespeare
