Tag: pre-production shooting

“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 …

 

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 …

 

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.  As everyone that has broken …

 

“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.  …

 

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 …

 

One of My First VOGUE Covers

One of My First VOGUE Covers

From “1985″… For VOGUE SA. Oh yeah..real film and not manipulated in Photoshop…Obviously, there was no Photoshop in 1985. Used Fujichrome 100 iso slide film …

 

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 …

 

“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 …

 

The End of the Pro Photographer? Or perhaps a New Business Model?

The End of the Pro Photographer? Or perhaps a New Business Model?

Selling Out and the Stock Photography Dilemma! Someone on a photography forum called Fred Miranda Forum, stated that a photographer sold their image for a cover …

 

Writing Fashion-Beauty Photo Shoot Themes

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 …

 

The “Umbrella Light” Controversy

The “Umbrella Light” Controversy

The “Umbrella Light” (Brolly) Controversy I never would have expected that sharing my “GENERALIST” view of a lighting technique could cause such a stir.  In fact …

 

Blade Runner Lighting… Sort Of

Blade Runner Lighting… Sort Of

Blade Runner Lighting… Sort Of In the film Blade Runner, the lighting was strange and beautiful.  It was also very challenging to the technicians.  Making the …

 

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 …

 

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 …

 

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 …

 

Why I HATE Ummm…brella Lighting

Why I HATE Ummm…brella Lighting

Why I HATE Ummm…brella Lighting… If you want to get me to fall asleep, just show me some images shot with umbrella lighting. Now I am …

 

“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, …

 

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between…Part 7

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between…Part 7

In Part 6 I stated that I would discuss a more complex set up of the same setting.  When using your standard flash head, i.e. (those …

 

Killing Creativity Before it is Birthed

Killing Creativity Before it is Birthed

This question was asked on a forum I frequent and I felt compelled to reply with the following  response. But first the question… “I’m looking for …

 

Shooting with New Models

Shooting with New Models

Shooting with New Models I often find it more refreshing to shoot with new models than those with a lot of experience.  They are often more …

 

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between… Part 4

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between… Part 4

Continuous vs Flash Lighting and Everything in Between… Part 4 Now that you have your light set up for the model and the reflection of the …

 

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 …

 

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  …

 

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 …

 

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 …

 
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