Happy Hanukkah 2015 to our Jewish Friends around the World
We just want to wish a very Happy Hanukkah 2015 to our Jewish Friends around the World
Mass Murder in the USA… Descending Further into the Abyss
Regarding the newest spate of mass murders; whether it is was the one inside a Charleston Church or the dozens of others around the country, I am fed up with the Violence in the US of A
Actress Mischa Barton is “Strong and Serene” in an Exclusive Photo Sitting for So Chic by Benjamin Kanarek
February 2014, Mischa Barton was in Paris, staying at the Luxurious Royal Monceau Hotel for a few days. While in The City of Lights, Mischa sat for a very special full day studio shoot with Benjamin Kanarek.
Nikon D600 or Canon 6D That is the Question…Newly Updated…Finally Went with the Nikon D800
I am seriously considering going to one of the above brands and as I consider digital a disposable medium, I will not spend a fortune on a camera that will become obsolete in a couple of years or so…
Nina Hutulla in “L’été s’enflamme” from Benjamin Kanarek’s Archives – L’Officiel Paris 1989
The incredibly tall model, Nina Hutulla was photographed by Benjamin Kanarek for L’Officiel Paris.
Tasty Tech Toys Pentax K30 Waterproof DSLR Camera
I wanted to share the new mid-level Pentax K30 Waterproof DSLR with our readers. As it is the summer vacations and many of you will be spending time on the beach, I thought that this camera is a great must have mid-level moderately priced DSLR.
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.
Brazilian Beauty by Fashion-Beauty Photographer Jeffery Williams
Jeffery Williams photographed Brazilian Model, Nivea Zacarkim with brimmed sun hats, getting ready for an elegant spring season
Roberta Chirko Myers from Benjamin Kanarek’s Archives for L’Officiel Paris
It is always fun to go through Benjamin Kanarek‘s archives and discover fashion editorials he photographed then and witness how creative he already was in a pre-digital time. This time I found Super Model Roberta Chirko…
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
Unreal Jewels by Paris based Fashion Photographer Stéfan Bourson
Stéfan Bourson is a French, Paris based fashion photographer who has a masterful understanding of light as well as the control of studio lighting.
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
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
Tasty Tech Toys Wacom Bamboo Stylus Pen for iPad
A premium digital pen for the iPad, Bamboo Stylus delivers a high-end look, natural, weighted feel of a real pen, to give you capabilities for drawing, sketching and note taking on an iPad.
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 […]
Sex in Fashion Drives Audiences Part 2
Some Responses Above Image: © Benjamin Kanarek I was rather impressed by several of the comments made on forums to my original article and decided to ask permission if I could re-post those comments here. The original article Sex in Fashion Drives Audiences is here. I have not corrected the comments except for the layout […]
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
The Importance of a Photographer’s Assistant
It is rare that I do photo shoots without an assistant and or intern The Photographers Assistant is an important and often under appreciated individual, that I consider the unsung hero