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17 Feb

The Benjamin Kanarek Blog Fashion Photo Contest No.1

The BK Blog Fashion Photo Contest The winner will get a “1″ (One) Hour Phone Call Tutorial with Benjamin Kanarek to discus anything relating to Fashion-Beauty …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: beauty, contest, fashion, photography
Tags: beauty, Benjamin Kanarek Blog Fashion Photo Contest, contest, fashion
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12 Feb

I Never Knew Him

Above picture: Lee Alexander McQueen by Derrick Santini But… Whenever someone is prematurely plucked away from this mortal coil and jettisoned to that other place that all …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: brands, celebrities, designers, fashion
Tags: alexander McQueen, fashion, hommage
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16 Jan

“In the wind” Making of Video

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 …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: fashion, fashion, lighting, making-of, models, music, photography, pop, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, video
Tags: fashion, hair, make-Up, making-of, models, stylist, video
Comments: 12

13 Jan

The best of the best in 2009

by per zennström It’s fun to make “best-of” lists and top 10 items and even though I already made one on my blog earlier, here I …

By Per Zennström
Filed under: beauty, designers, ecclectic, exhibition, fashion, fashion, ideas, making-of, photography, portrait, production shoot, still life, the "biz", video
Tags: 2009, artisitic, beauty, best-of, fashion, magazine, Malawi, on line magazine, photography, publishing, windmill
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02 Dec

Corduroy… It’s hot!

by isa maïsa Corduroy is one of my all time favorite fabrics! It brings me back to when I was a kid where I owned …

By isa maïsa
Filed under: actors, brands, celebrities, designers, fashion, humor, ideas, music, the "biz", video
Tags: actors, celebrities, corduroy, fabric, fashion, fashion designer, humor, trends, video
Comments: 2

25 Nov

“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
Filed under: ecclectic, fashion, fashion, humor, ideas, models, photography, post-production, production shoot, production team, recipe, the "biz"
Tags: candies, creative director, digital retouching, fashion, hair stylist, humor, magazine, make-up artist, models, photography, pre-production shooting
Comments: 6

18 Nov

“… We’re addicted to BRANDS”

by isa maïsa As a designer I am always curious to see what sells and how it sells. Selling is the meal ticket for all …

By isa maïsa
Filed under: actors, celebrities, cooking, designers, ecclectic, fashion, music, pop, recipe, the "biz", video
Tags: brands & photo gear, celebrities, fashion, fashion brands, fashion designer, Kate Moss, Madonna, music, recipe, Sienna Miller, video
Comments: 3

14 Nov

To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question ?

Breasts or more specifically baring one or two of them in a fashion scenario has always been an integral part of the Fashion scene. Whether …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: ecclectic, fashion, humor, ideas, models, photography, production shoot, the "biz", video
Tags: breast, fashion, Impact, marketing, video
Comments: 3

11 Nov

Take a Bow for the Bow tie…

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. …

By Frédérique Renaut
Filed under: actors, celebrities, designers, fashion, lighting, photography, production shoot, the "biz", video
Tags: actors, celebrities, fashion, fashion designer, fashion magazine, fashion stylist, Magazines, portrait, video, Vogue
Comments: 1

31 Oct

The VOGUE Brasil Joséphine de LA BAUME Making of

I just wanted to share these images of the making of shoot with “the new it girl” Joséphine de LA BAUME for VOGUE Brasil. Some of …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: fashion, making-of, photography, production shoot, production team
Tags: beauty, fashion, fashion stylist, hair stylist, Magazines, make-Up, make-up artist, Vogue
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17 Sep

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. As everyone that has broken …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: fashion, photography, post-production, production shoot, production team, the "biz"
Tags: ad agencies, beauty, book, fashion, photography, portfolio, pre-production shooting, press agent, test
Comments: 1

19 Aug

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
Filed under: fashion, photography, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, the "biz"
Tags: beauty, digital retouching, fashion, focal length, lens, pre-production shooting, studio
Comments: 4

11 Aug

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
Filed under: fashion, humor, photography, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, the "biz"
Tags: digital retouching, fashion, Magazines, philosophical issues, photographer, pre-production shooting
Comments: 2

10 Aug

“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
Filed under: ecclectic, fashion, ideas, photography, production shoot, production team, the "biz", video
Tags: 70's & 80's Photography, digital retouching, fashion, New York City, pre-production shooting, video
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08 Aug

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
Filed under: architecture, fashion
Tags: architecture, digital retouching, fashion, industrial design
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07 Aug

Writing Fashion-Beauty Photo Shoot Themes

Writing Fashion-Beauty Photo Shoot Themes Here is what I generally try to do before doing a shoot for a magazine. I will do a brain storming …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: fashion, ideas, production team, the "biz"
Tags: fashion, ideas, inspiration, photography, pre-production shooting, story boards, themes
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03 Aug

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
Filed under: ecclectic, fashion, humor, ideas, photography, post-production, production shoot, production team, technical discussions, the "biz"
Tags: articles, contibutors, digital retouching, fashion, philosophical issues, photography, pre-production shooting
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31 Jul

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"
Tags: advertising, Agfa, Bronica, Canon, digital retouching, fashion, Fuji, interviews, Kim Alexis, Magazines, Nikon, Pentax, philosophical issues, photography, pre-production shooting
Comments: 2

19 Jul

Fashion Magazines…a short list

This is a short list of fashion magazines. Name Country Year Websites AneCan Japan 2007 www.anecan.tv Anokhi India 2009 Burda Fashion Germany 1950 burdafashion.com CanCam Japan 1981 Classy Japan 1984 Complex United States 2002 www.complex.com Cosmode Japan c. 2002 www.cosmodeonline.com Dazed & Confused United Kingdom 1992 The Delineator (defunct) United States 1873 Egg Japan Eliza United States 2007 www.elizamagazine.com Elle 26 countries 1945 elle.com Elle Girl several countries 2001 ellegirl.elle.com The Face (defunct) United Kingdom 1980 Fashion Canada 1977 Fashion Central Pakistan 2008 Flaunt United …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: fashion, photography, production team, the "biz"
Tags: cover, fashion, Magazines, photography
Comments: 1

16 Jul

A Counter Argument to The End of “Haute Couture?”

I am quoting Glenda Bailey, editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar offering a compelling economic argument for the institution’s importance: “When it comes to couture, in addition to …

By Frédérique Renaut
Filed under: fashion, lighting, the "biz"
Tags: collections, couturier, fashion, financial backers, haute couture
Comments: 3

16 Jul

The End of “Haute Couture?”

In the good old days, the “Haute Couture” shows were the most anticipated of all of the collections. It was akin to the Formula 1 …

By Benjamin Kanarek
Filed under: fashion, the "biz"
Tags: collections, fashion, haute couture, philosophical issues, pret-a-porter, ready-to-wear
Comments: 1

04 Jul

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
Filed under: fashion, humor, making-of, production shoot, production team, the "biz", video
Tags: digital retouching, fashion, making-of, photography, production shoots, stylist, video
Comments: 3