My Live and Learn Moment 3 Do Not Name Drop
Don’t mention who you know until you know who you are sitting in front of. It might blow up in your face!
The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 30 The New Order of Disorder
A Fashion Photographer was generally hired to capture images of men, woman and children adorned in this seasons most or least captivating clothing
Differences in Perception of Fashion Between Los Angeles and the Rest of the Fashion Capitals of the World Part 1
I will commence by saying that I did once live in Los Angeles. It wasn’t a very long stay, a bit over a year, but it was enough for me to realize, that in the metier I had chosen…
The Politics Of Fashion Photography Part 28 One Bad Day Equals a Lifetime
Just one very short and succinct bit of advice. At all costs try to always be on your best behavior, because as Karl Lagerfeld so aptly said…
Fashion and the Internet The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 25
The days of the prima donna are over and have been for quite some time now Those that still are will soon find themselves alienated in the marketplace
One Line of Advice Part 1 Photos Not Necessary
Not sure if I will continue this “One Line of Advice” series, but here goes my 1st Line of Advice…
The importance of Networking in the Fashion Photography Business
In this constantly evolving fashion industry and fashion photography business like so many out there, things change so rapidly that if you are not on the train, you won’t get on the train unless you have to literally stop it in its’ tracks.
Quick Fashion Reality Advice-Bad Magazine Editorials and Money
I keep hearing a lot of flack from literally hundreds of people on the forums everywhere generally complaining about how poorly or not at all they get paid for Fashion Editorials
Sex in Fashion Drives Audiences Part 2
Some Responses Above Image: © Benjamin Kanarek I was rather impressed by several of the comments made on forums to my original article and decided to ask permission if I could re-post those comments here. The original article Sex in Fashion Drives Audiences is here. I have not corrected the comments except for the layout [...]
The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 10 Cultural Diversity
I have had an opportunity to observe many different works by many photographers and what has struck me of late is the diversity in dimension of this microcosm of society
A Comment by Bruce Jones Worthy of a Special Post
Bruce Jones, Photographer, responded to my Post “The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 6“ with his very illuminating thoughts. I felt it was worthy of a separate post so here it is: by: Bruce Jones This is hardly unique to “fashion photography.” In my former life as a freelance corporate communications producer, I had plenty [...]
My Bert Stern Experience
I have so many stories about my life on the Fashion Battle Field, I don’t know which one to share first. Should I do my Kim Alexis story, Bert Stern story, Andie MacDowell story, Janice Dickinson story or… ??? Ok here goes “She loves me, she loves me not, she loves me, she loves me [...]
Networking, a part of the Route to Success
There is a point in a photographers growth where their capacity to produce outstanding imagery becomes irrelevant – Networking is a very important part of the route to success
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 [...]
How to Break in to Fashion Photography?
How to Break in to Fashion Photography? As I have been asked this question on a number of occasions, I thought I could attempt to tackle it.
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 secret, formula or Holy Grail to success in any creative endeavor, watch this short series. Share on bebo Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on dzone Recommend [...]
“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. The only difference is I would swear a lot MORE!!! I think I have paid my dues. Don’t insult my intelligence and ask me to do a job for [...]
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 on their web site, not very good fashion magazine, placed an ad for photographers for their magazine. Now that seemed strange in the first place, which I go on to [...]
