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So you wanna be a pro?

by steve jacob above photo © steve jacob Over the last few years I’ve had the chance to meet and chat with many professional photographers about the state of their businesses. Some were philosophical, some grumpy, some gloomy and some were searching the small ads, but the prevailing message was, “photography is a harder way […]

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Fashion Photographer Phalasies

I have been asked on many occasions about how one might embark on to the road of the fashion business

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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

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Breaking Down the Walls of Predictability…

On one of the photography forums dpchallenge, a photographer who read my article “A Funny Thing Happened to Me in the Camera Store” responded by saying “…thanks for sharing. Still waiting for my (lucky) accident”. I thought about her remark and my response was the following; Whenever you are about to do what you think […]

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My “21 Galleries” Limited Edition Exhibition

I Just wanted to share my “21 Galleries” Limited Edition Exhibition with all of YOU… Click HERE to see the Exhibit. Thanks Ben

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My All Time Favorite Lenses

My All Time Favorite Lenses As I have worked with many of the SLR’s and Medium Format camera’s out there, I want to share with you some of my favorites. In my career I used Nikon, Canon, Pentax SLR’s and all of the Medium Format stuff out there. My choices are based on my most […]

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Photo Forums…The Gladiators

Photo Forums… The Gladiators I have had the opportunity of being present to witness the activities on several photo forums over the past few years and it has been a revelation to say the least. A photo forum is a place where those interested in “Photography” gather to discuss topics related to photography. Hmmm… Well […]

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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 “just bring your laptop, that will be fine” and they added that “more and more photographers are presenting their work using this medium”. I was pleased and disturbed at the […]

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A short story about a photographer… By Gerardo Jacques Wuhl

As I always say, I was born with a camera under my arm (maybe you know the Latin expression “he was born with bread under his arm”). My dad is a photographer, and like any son in the world, I admire his work. My first steps with photography were with a P&S Canon camera, but […]

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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.

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Photography Teachers?

I have recently noticed several advertisements of those that are teaching photography. At a school of photography as a guest speaker I was asked what my thoughts were regarding the whole -I can teach you photography thing…

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The “How Did You Do That?” Question

I am often asked the question, “How Did You Do That?” I could very simply answer the question which I often do and the results that person gets isn’t what he/she was expecting. If I talk about post production, yes the actions on the image will be as I recommended, but when asked about the results of a shoot, I more often than not get a disappointing, “it doesn’t look like yours…!”

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Some Great Advice about Everything and Anything Creative…

I just watched this incredible three part interview with writer Harlan Ellison that I wanted to share with you. For all of you seeking the secret, formula or Holy Grail to success in any creative endeavor, watch this short series.

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Which Lens and Shooting Space is Required for a Fashion & Beauty Shoot? Part 2

Part 2: Beauty Doing Beauty shots is sometimes more akin to doing still life, as the lighting is over a much smaller area and thus may be approached differently than fashion. The modifiers used and the placement of the model should be planned carefully if wishing to get something out of the ordinary. I often […]

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“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. The only difference is I would swear a lot MORE!!! I think I have paid my dues. Don’t insult my intelligence and ask me to do a job for […]

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Which Lens and Shooting Space are Required for a Fashion & Beauty Shoot? Part 1

Location and Studio fashion shoots require very different approaches to the choosing of your focal length

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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 on their web site, not very good fashion magazine, placed an ad for photographers for their magazine. Now that seemed strange in the first place, which I go on to […]

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“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 someone on a photography forum that said that some of my imagery reminded him of the film. I had totally forgotten how affected I was by this film as […]

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