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.
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
Getting That 1980’s Fashion-Beauty Photography Blown Out Look
A new look on the fashion scene is back in fashion photography – That is that 1980s blown out, overexposed skin tone look and effect – Benjamin Kanarek explains his technique
Pixel Peeping or Why am I so Anal about How Many Pixels I Have?
Pixel Peeping – How many pixels from your DSLR or Compact Camera do you need to produce a quality image?
Why Editing Pictures is as Important as the Photo Shoot?
Editing Pictures is as Important as the Photo Shoot. It can define your style.
I am sharing with you my own editing process.
The Importance of a Graphic Tablet in the Digital Retouching World
What role does a graphic tablet play in enhancing the post production process?
The Ten Fashion Photography Must Have Accessories
As a Fashion Photographer for 20+ years, I have come to appreciate the importance of some very important items that one should never be without. I have based this list on items that I wish I had for several of my shoots, but were not on hand and would have helped had I had them. […]
Working in 16 Bit Mode in Photoshop
by: Dietmar Kohl Photographer Dietmar Kohl shares with us his technique for working in 16 bit mode in Photoshop. Thanks Dietmar, I’m sure this will be very helpful to those wishing to maintain the highest resolution when retouching your images. Benjamin Kanarek So here we go… I just downloaded the RAW images and started to […]
The Benjamin Kanarek Blog 2010 Camera Lens Favorites Part 2 Updated
In Part 2 of my Lens Favorites, I want to share with you some lens options for when you want to go beyond the Medium Telephoto focal length. All of the lenses I have chosen effectively go from between 70-100 mm to a maximum of 200 to 400mm in the APSC and 4/3rds format. I […]
Photographer and Digital Retoucher
An interesting perspective on the world of digital retouching and the tools available from software Photoshop to hardware with the Wacom Tablet
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 […]
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 […]
Retouching… Much Ado About Nothing
Is the April issue of French Marie Claire “throwing stones into the water? ” Their whole issue is without any retouching! Finally the readers will be exposed to the RAW truth without the artificial frills!
Camera and Lens Quality Control?
Several years ago, I would pick up my camera, put on a lens, start taking photos and not think twice about the outcome. The responsibility was mine to produce the goods and if I didn’t it was usually my fault. Well, more and more, those days are over. I am so overwhelmed with complaints by […]
What Kinds of Lighting Accessories are Needed to Sculpt or Paint with Light? Part 5
A very important aspect of choosing which part of the subject shall be hit by which type of light source is something I consider very closely when doing a selective lighting exercise in my shoots – Part 5 of the series
What Kinds of Lighting Accessories are Needed to Sculpt or Paint with Light? Part 4
In this installment, I would like to discuss how to control your light with greater precision by mixing “Hollywood Grids” (Cookies) with either bare head flash units, snoots and honeycomb grids, for your next photo shooting. A Hollywood Grid or (Cookie) is produced by taking a sheet of cardboard or backdrop paper (usually black or […]
What Kinds of Lighting Accessories are Needed to Sculpt or Paint with Light? Part 3
Or how I learned to play with glass, vases, plants and other stuff… I have for years pondered how to render 3 dimensions on to 2 dimensional walls and surfaces, or how to add greater topographical richness to predictable lighted interior landscapes. Our brain through our eyes and life experience allows us to determine how […]