Bokeh… and then what?
Regarding Bokeh…someone was rather critical about a lens produced by Fujifilm and it is for that reason I wrote the following.
The Bane of Bokeh or How NOT to Stand out from the Herd
The systematic blurred background is way out of fashion in fashion photography today.
We Can Fix it in Photoshop…
Just had to post this from my buddy Stewart Price’s Facebook Page
Steve Jacob assists Benjamin Kanarek on a Fashion Shoot
What’s it like to assist a fashion photographer? – Steve Jacob’s assisted fashion photographer Benjamin Kanarek on a fashion editorial. Here’s his diary of the day.
The Winner of the Hotel Bristol Paris “Capture Your Own Vision of Luxury” Photo Contest
Congratulations to Vincent R the Hotel Bristol Paris Facebook photo competition Capture Your Own Vision of Luxury winner
My Live And Learn Moment 2 If You Are Going to Be Late Tell the Person
Don’t you just hate it when you have a meeting and the person doesn’t even inform you of their being late
One Line of Advice Part 4 Photographers e-mails Do Not Work
Photographers using E-Mails as a promotional vehicle does not work well
The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 26 How Many Calls are Too Many Calls
How Many Calls are Too Many Calls? I guess it all comes down to where you are and which culture you are dealing with…
How to put a Fashion or Beauty Shoot Together?
All of the steps to go through to organize a fashion or beauty shoot for a magazine editorial or an advertising campaign.
One Line of Advice Part 1 Photos Not Necessary
Not sure if I will continue this “One Line of Advice” series, but here goes my 1st Line of Advice…
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…
The importance of Networking in the Fashion Photography Business
In this constantly evolving fashion industry and fashion photography business like so many out there, things change so rapidly that if you are not on the train, you won’t get on the train unless you have to literally stop it in its’ tracks.
Making Your Own Market in Fashion, Photography and the Arts in General
It is becoming more apparent to me the longer I breath, that everyone is generally waiting for someone to make that call that will change their lives forever or at least for today
Tasty Tech Tools Pentax Q Smallest Interchangeable Lens Camera in the World
The new Pentax Q is the smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera in the world
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’
Pre-Production is Key to a Successful Fashion or Beauty Photography Shoot
It seems to me, based on all of the feedback I get from photographers around the world, that there is more attention placed on the post production segment of the production process than the pre-production preparation for the photo shoot
Tasty Tech Toys Sony Nex 3C
Sony’s new α NEX-C3 is the world’s smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C sized sensor – Offered in a range of stylish colors
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