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25 Nov

“I Love Candies”

“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
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18 Oct

The End of the Print Portfolio?

The End of the Print Portfolio?

I was recently asked to share my portfolio with a magazine and asked how would they prefer to view it.  To my surprise they said …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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23 Aug

“Why I Won’t Shoot for Free”…

“Why I Won’t Shoot for Free”…

I wanted to share my RANT with you via this incredible Video with Author Harlan Ellison.  One of the Sci-Fi Greats. He mirrors my sentiments perfectly.  …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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19 Aug

Which Lens and Shooting Space is Required for a Fashion & Beauty Shoot? Part 1

Which Lens and Shooting Space is Required for a Fashion & Beauty Shoot? Part 1

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 …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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11 Aug

Is Shooting for a Bad Magazine Good?

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
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10 Aug

“Eyes of Laura Mars”

“Eyes of Laura Mars”

Eyes of Laura Mars I was inspired to write this short introduction to this film from 1978 starring Faye Dunaway called “Eyes of Laura Mars” by …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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08 Aug

You are part of an Expo, but your the Last to Find Out About It!

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
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08 Aug

Fashion and Architecture

Fashion and Architecture

Fashion and Architecture Two of the most enduring remnants of society that feature as an evident and omni-present mirroring of society are the towering structures and  …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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03 Aug

Want to Contribute to My Blog?

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
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31 Jul

Shooting Débutante Models… A Few More Little Tips

Shooting Débutante Models… A Few More Little Tips

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 …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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31 Jul

The Benjamin Kanarek Camera Waves Internet Radio Interview

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
Filed under: brands & photo gear, ecclectic, fashion, humor, making-of, photography, post-production, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, the "biz"
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24 Jul

Why is Editing as Important as the Photo Shoot?

Why is Editing as Important as the Photo Shoot?

Why Editing is as Important as the Photo Shoot I decided writing this essay after going through and editing close to twelve hundred (1200) images this …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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18 Jul

Post Processing Variation to “Add Dimension to Your Flat Photos”

Post Processing Variation to “Add Dimension to Your Flat Photos”

Original Article is HERE Hello all of you Pixel Peeping Maniacs…LOL!!!  When I posted my work flow, nothing is carved in stone. There will be variations dependent on …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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17 Jul

To Tell Me about the Creative You

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
Filed under: cooking, ecclectic, fashion, humor, lighting, making-of, music, production shoot, production team, the "biz", video
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14 Jul

“Le Book” the Bible of the Industry

“Le Book” the Bible of the Industry

If you are looking for the ultimate creative source book , look no further. I am posting this for  anyone needing information regarding Ad Agencies, …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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10 Jul

Three Interesting Days of Shooting…

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
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04 Jul

The Making of Video for “Spoon” Magazine

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
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04 Jul

Was asked “What Kind of Photographer are You?”

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
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04 Jul

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between… Part 3

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between… Part 3

Now that you have put together some of the tools required for this first exercise, let’s do the following.  Take one of the tin cans  …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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03 Jul

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between…Part 2

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between…Part 2

In Part 1, I asked that you prepare a couple of 60 watt light bulbs a flash (off camera is preferable) some modifiers i.e. cardboard …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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01 Jul

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between…Part 1

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between…Part 1

Above Image Model: Irina Lazareanu Light is a very fickle entity.  Why do I say that?  Because light can play many tricks on us and is …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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22 Jun

Your Questions…Perhaps Some Answers

Your Questions…Perhaps Some Answers

I will be available to answer your questions to the best of my knowledge regarding the biz, techniques, lighting, photographic approaches and the politics of …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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21 Jun

The Making of Video with Actress “Vahina Giocante” for Spring Paris Magazine

The Making of Video with Actress “Vahina Giocante” for Spring Paris Magazine

The Making of Video for Spring Paris Magazine with Actress Vahina Giocante. Shot at the Hotel Meurice Paris, France. Hope you enjoy this! I did… Ben Film Directed …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: actors, celebrities, fashion, making-of, photography, production shoot, production team, the "biz", video
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19 Jun

Add Dimension to Your Flat Photos. One Post Production Technique…

Add Dimension to Your Flat Photos. One Post Production Technique…

The work flow I employ that is intended for press or print. When shooting in RAW which is always the case, I open an image …

 
By Benjamin Kanarek
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