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Continuous Lighting vs. Flash Lighting plus Alternative Photo Lighting

Lighting a set for a photo is a very fickle entity. Why do I say that? Because light can play many tricks on us and is often elusive in it’s ethereal state. It has many frequencies and understanding those wave lengths might help us understand the grand palette of nuances available that we can play with.

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Some very STUPID questions asked about traveling to Canada

The STUPID questions asked about traveling to Canada – They were posted on an International Tourism Website

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A Thought

There is no Black or White There is ignorance and enlightenment…

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Through the Eyes of a Child

Children have incredible talent. This image was taken by my daughter Lewanna 13 at the time, now 14 of her younger sister Angèle.

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Psychologist Therapist Alice Miller on Child Abuse

Humiliations, spankings and beatings, slaps in the face, betrayal, sexual exploitation, derision, neglect, etc. are all forms of mistreatment, because they injure the integrity and dignity of a child, even if their consequences are not visible right away.

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For Michael… By Michael…

A premonitory song from Michael Jackson… Rest in Peace.

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How and Where to Store your Photos in a Digital World?

Being that we are living profoundly in a digital age, it is imperative that I share with you my concerns about how to store your images safe for future generations to have the opportunity of viewing your catalog of work.

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A Drop of Lighting Reflection Can Go a Long Way

Using reflective dominant light as your primary on your subject as another perspective on how to light for your fashion shoot

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“Best Pick Up Line I Never Used”

A Texas cowboy walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then causally looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks, ‘Is your date running late?’ ‘Nope’, he replies,

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Freedom…

An homage to those demonstrating in Iran for their right to be heard and counted.

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Some Thoughts about the Fashion Industry and Photography for New Be’s

I just wanted to share some thoughts with you regarding getting in to the Fashion Business with the hope that you garner some sense of perspective regarding this subject.

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The Proximity Factor… Some Advice to Choosing the Right Place to Establish yourself as a Fashion Photographer

The influence of the city you have chosen to work in as a fashion photographer will have a great effect on the quality of your pictures. Some Advice to choosing the right place.

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Image Bank, Stock Photo and Photo Library

Have you ever thought of how you might generate a bit more income to buy that new laptop or electric bicycle but don’t have enough available cash to do so? Image Banks might be

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Ask Questions to Benjamin Kanarek

I will be available to answer your questions to the best of my knowledge regarding the photo business, techniques, lighting, photographic approaches and the politics of our metier.

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The Behind the Scenes Video with Actress “Vahina Giocante” by Benjamin Kanarek

The Behind the Scenes Video with Actress Vahina Giocante photographed by Benjamin Kanarek

Lighting Tutorial – Using Bounced Daylight

Here is a suggestion for a harder more contrasted light. Imagine you have your window open and the light is streaming in to the room. Now this will apply to direct sunlight and overcast conditions. The rendition will differ, but the technique is similar.

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How a wrong advice helped me discover one of my photographic styles?

Giving me the BEST wrong advice made me discover a brand new photography technique and style. Because of that advice I shot some very interesting Advertising Campaigns…

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A Photographer Plagiarism Experience… What Goes Around Comes Around!

A few years ago, I was seeing an Art Director with whom I had worked with frequently. It was a well known French fashion magazine. As you may already know, in all magazines the credit to the photographer is often on every second page either in the gutter or along the vertical edge of the […]

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