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 it was based on a personal preference only and was NOT written for any other reason but to challenge you to think about the why and how one might [...]
Models
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 actors look good under the type of lighting used was a real feat. Kino Flo lighting was often used and not conventionally. Many of the shots were lit from [...]
Ecclectic
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 other contributors to my Blog and would love to see some interesting, quirky and inventive articles coming from you. If you feel so inclined to do so, please e-mail me [...]
Fashion
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 camera and say to the model that ” I want you to take a deep breath and break for a second…” It is often at that moment I take the [...]
Brands & Photo Gear
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 got started. The ups and downs of the ‘Biz’. My different sponsorships. Photo gear, Fashion and all kinds of other tid-bits you may enjoy… Part1 Part 2 Part 3 Hope [...]
Fashion
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 not talking Richard Avedon, because Richard Avedon did a lot more than capture images with a single umbrella, he captured a moment that is so his signature, that anyone [...]
Lighting
“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, Production Houses, Art Directors, Creative Directors, Model Agencies, Photographers, Stylists, Magazines, Hair and Make Up Artists, Retouching, Post Production Facilities, Studios, Light Rental etc…and at least check out their web [...]
Lighting
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 that usually are fixed to the hot shoe), they never come with a pilot or modeling light. What I suggest you consider here is placing a 60-100 watt light [...]
Ideas
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 ideas or concepts such as ‘Trash the Dress’, or ‘his shirt your way’. What other great ideas are there that You know about? This could keep people busy!..” I [...]
Production shoot
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 open to suggestions and can often give you non-poses that are so totally off the wall and cool, even if that was not their intent. New models heavily rely [...]
