About Benjamin Kanarek

Fashion and Beauty Photographer. Some of the magazines I have shot for include: VOGUE (China, Portugal, Brazil, Italia, Paris and South America & Mexico editions), RG VOGUE Brazil, Harper’s BAZAAR (China, en Español & Latin America, Hong Kong, Italy editions), L’Officiel Paris, ELLE (Spain, Portugal and Greece editions), Madame Figaro (France), Cosmopolitan (France and Italy editions), Glamour (France), Votre Beauté, Jardin des Modes, Dépêche Mode, New York Daily News, Fashion District News, New York Times Magazine, W (British edition), WWD, Fashion Magazine (Canada), Flare (Canada), Oyster, Tank, WestEast…
Website: http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com
benjamin kanarek has written 480 articles so far, you can find them below.

Ben’s Kefta Meat Balls

From time to time I will be sharing my recipes of cuisine that I have prepared and have been asked to share.  This IS an eclectic site and it does use the word “creative” in it’s description, so here goes… For 6  Large Servings Large is a very subjective term and depends on which country […]
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My Favorite Focal Length Lenses for Shooting Beauty

Studio Beauty In my last article I discussed which focal lengths I prefer for shooting Studio Fashion and my reasons. Beauty photography like Fashion is really a very subjective matter and the focal length one chooses will have a major effect on the final perspective rendition of the image.  However in saying that, I have […]
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Paris Street Fashion Stuff #9

A Saturday afternoon in Paris While strolling through Paris today and on my return from running some errands, as I approached Place Abbesses, I spotted this girl on the phone, well tanned and obviously just returned from her vacation. This is the BIG weekend where most Parisians are back from their vacations. The streets were […]
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Your City Street Fashion Stuff from Antwerp, Belgium

Well here is the first City to come in to the “Your City Street Fashion Stuff” section from Antwerp, Belgium by: Gladys Ferro Look 1: Running Errands feat. Little P Sunglasses : way old Shirt : “borrowed” from the boyfriend Skirt : H&M Bag : Matthew Williamson for H&M Watch : Swatch Bracelet : Guess […]
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Tous les Silences – Rest

I want to share some of my music projects with you. Most were written in English, but several were adapted in to French. Here is one, a ballad called “Tout les Silences”, sung and adapted in to French by Barbara Nicoli. Arrangement was by Mathias Schuber. I wrote this song in my home studio in […]
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Your City Street Fashion Stuff on Benjamin Kanarek Blog

I would love to see photos taken by you in your city of what YOU consider stylish.  Please send me your images of people wearing what is happening in your town and include the brands they are wearing, i.e. skirt by “…………” tee shirt by “……..  …..” etc. and if you can, a short video […]
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Brazilian Government Officially Recognize UFOs

“If they see something like this, Brazilian pilots will have to report it…” …and so can the public or anyone with a credible sighting for that matter. Now isn’t that nice for a change, not to get ridiculed! So, when will the US of A finally come forward and do the right thing? Brazil’s government […]
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My Paris #1

Being that I live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world Paris and in one of the nicest districts Montmartre, I thought I would share the occasional snap shot with you. Here’s a mixed bag from Montmartre and some other districts of Paris. Hope you enjoy them…
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My Favorite Focal Length for Studio Fashion

Studio Fashion Everyone I know in the business have their preferences regarding focal lengths for different applications. I tend to work quite a bit shorter than most when it comes to working in closed quarters in a studio environment. I specify this for a reason. Studio work is a fixed space that you set up […]
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Paris Doggy Fashion… Coco and Ashley

I was walking up in the 18th District of Paris and to my surprise off in the distance, I see what I think are a couple of stuffed toys, but as I approached, I realized that these little “Dinky Toys“ were the real deal. Let me introduce you to Coco (Of Course) and Ashley… Two […]
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