In 2012, years after it had sold its Leica stake, Hermès announced a $50,000 edition of the Leica M7 camera. Clad in Hermès-orange leather, the camera was an instant status symbol that respected Leica’s history in making collectible cameras that […]
Read MoreA Pentax 100MP 645 Sensor? The Comparison with Phase One’s Flagship 0
Pentax/Ricoh, the company who, in the last few years, has been making strides in the affordable DSLR and medium format markets has recently released their first full frame digital K-1 camera sporting the Sony 36 megapixel sensor found in the […]
Read MorePlayboy Enterprises Explores Sell Out: Magazine Publisher Could Fetch More Than $500-Million 1
Playboy Enterprises Inc. is exploring a sale, according to people familiar with the situation, a move that comes soon after the storied magazine publisher ditched nude photos and launched a revamp for the digital age. Investment bank Moelis & Co. […]
Read MoreUse Fierce Competition to Your Advantage and Improve Your Photography 0
It’s been said the photography, or more directly, the photographer market has become oversaturated and it’s impossible to make money and transition into a career as a professional photographer. It’s an understandable belief. Most people in the western world (including […]
Read MoreIn Bed With Sexy Jennifer Summers – Interview 0
Meet Jennifer Summers, a fresh mix of summer and irresistible beauty that will slice any photographer’s heart in two. Ladies and Gentlemen, prepare yourself for the best summer experience not available anywhere else. Just like her last name implies, you’ll […]
Read MoreMeet the Irix 15mm f/2.4 for Canon, Nikon, and Pentax 0
The new ultra wide-angle, rectilinear manual lens designed for DSLR cameras guarantees exceptional optical performance. The Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is designed to deliver the best optical performance and match full frame DSLR cameras demands. Providing a focal length of […]
Read MoreModels: Treat Your Photographers Well 0
The subject of our most recent blog dealt with how photographers should treat their models with professionalism, courtesy and respect. Well, the street happens to run both ways. Models also have responsibilities in the world of photography if they want […]
Read MoreHow to Treat Your Models – Gary Cole 1
In previous blogs we’ve talked about the importance of treating your models with kindness, consideration and respect. And yet I continue to hear mini-horror stories from models about some of their bad experiences with photographers. So let’s hitch up our […]
Read MoreDon’t Forget the Value of Face-to-Face – Gary Cole 0
With email, the internet, Skype, Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin and the many other social media options available as a way to meet and communicate with potential clients, it’s easy to overlook the power of meeting face to face. It’s so much […]
Read MoreBEHIND THE SCENES AT NFL HONORS WITH THE CHIMERA RINGMAXX 0
Senior photo editor and lead photographer for the NFL Ben Liebenberg’s preparations for the SuperBowl start long before the game (you can read more about Liebenberg and some of his SuperBowl preparations here). Always on the lookout for creative ideas, […]
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