Being the Same is the New Original
I would go as far as to say, that being different and original is no longer an asset, but a major hindrance to success…
Michael Freeby Photographer and Model Does Himself
Michael Freeby submitted this Warholesque Michael Freeby “Does Himself” Editorial
Winners of the Benjamin Kanarek Blog-WestEast Fashion & Beauty Photography Contest Get Published
We are pleased to share the publication of the winning images of the Benjamin Kanarek Blog-WestEast Fashion & Beauty Photography Contest in the Summer issue of WestEast Magazine that just come out and now available on newsstands.
The Hammock by Fashion Photographer Skip Gue
The Hammock is a 70′s inspired story of a beautiful young woman returning to explore her newly inherited grandparents home
Sex Sells Media-Another Perspective
It is in my opinion that the fashion industry is a game of ‘one upmanship’ in the ability to GRAB the viewer’s attention and has relied more heavily on the sexuality as it’s method of ‘grabbing’
Seductive Sexuality in Fashion Photography the Norm and Not the Exception
Sex, Sensuality and Seduction are words that are used more often in Fashion and Beauty editorials than the terms fashion or beauty are being employed
Fashion Photography by Samuel Gustav
Benjamin Kanarek Blog features Portuguese Fashion Photographer Samuel Gustav Fashion Photography story
What Equipment for the Beginner Fashion-Beauty Photographer?
I have been asked on several occasions – what gear would I need to get started in fashion-beauty photography – Here are Benjamin Kanarek’s advice
Getting That 1980′s Fashion-Beauty Photography Blown Out Look
A new look on the fashion scene is back in fashion photography – That is that 1980s blown out, overexposed skin tone look and effect – Benjamin Kanarek explains his technique
The Very Special 26th International Fashion and Photography Festival of Hyères France
26th International Fashion and Photography Festival of Hyeres, France – The Festival is featuring 10 designers and 10 fashion photographers
Shooting New Faces Models, a Few More Little Tips
Shooting a débutante model on a fashion or beauty shoot. Here are few techniques I employ to get the best positive visual feedback.
The Importance of a Photographer’s Assistant
It is rare that I do photo shoots without an assistant and or intern The Photographers Assistant is an important and often under appreciated individual, that I consider the unsung hero
Benjamin Kanarek Blog 1st Fashion Photography Contest Winner
We are pleased to announce the winner and 5 runners up in the Benjamin Kanarek Blog 1st Fashion Contest. There were many very good submissions, but after many hours of deliberation, the winner of the Fashion segment goes to…
Going Beyond Wedding Photography with Photographer Jeremy Clay
The Toronto based Photographer named Jeremy Clay has a natural sense of composition so seamlessly executed, just Another Wedding Photographer, Me Thinks NOT
Nick Knight vs. NASA
by Per Zennström … Just a “for-fun” juxtapostion of a recent, amazing editorial by master Nick Knight for British Vogue, February 2010. Stylist: Lucinda Chambers, Model: Natalia Vodianova, and all our’s NASA’s recent rendering of the stormy, wintery weather covering most of Europe. (Hint, hint, he’s british !) … as always, more here at 10horses
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 saying “…thanks for sharing. Still waiting for my (lucky) accident”. I thought about her remark and my response was the following; Whenever you are about to do what you think [...]
Some of My Favorite Fashion Photographers
There are some incredible Fashion Photographers on the scene and I wanted to share with you some of my favorites. This is really a short list and I will update this list in the not so far future. This choice is purely subjective, thus based on my own personal preferences. Ben Nick Knight Patrick Demarchelier [...]
Continuous Light vs Flash Lighting in Fashion Photography
Here is my new lighting tip about lighting your next fashion shoot -
Continuous Light vs Flash Lighting in Fashion Photography