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Samantha Gradoville Poses Topless for Terry Richardson and LUI Magazine
Following up on his recent NSFW shoot with Rita Ora, Terry Richardson has once again worked in collaboration with Lui magazine, here capturing popular model Samantha Granville. The editorial features the brunette beauty in a series of topless looks, as directed by Eric Beckman. The […]
Read More »The Incredible Thing Photography Can Do For Your Brain
When it comes to keeping your skills and mind sharp, a new study says: use it or lose it.” New research from the University of Texas at Dallas found that it’s important to exercise your brain by taking up new […]
Read More »A List of Master Photographers You Should Study
As most of you know, I worked for Playboy Magazine for over 40 years, 35 of those as Photography Director. One would think that in that length of time, I would have learned all there was to know about my […]
Read More »The Clickbait Game Vs. Quality Content
Digital media companies are caught in the “crap trap,” mass-producing trashy clickbait so they can claim huge audiences and often higher valuations. Here is how they fell into this lethal trap: They got into the content game to produce news […]
Read More »NAB 2016: Kinefinity promises new TERRA 6K camera for $6K
Kinefinity is launching new 5K and 6K cameras, which appear to be heavily influenced by the new Red DSMC2 design. Those who cannot afford a RED camera, this might be a good alternative choice. China’s Kinefinity aims to bring high-end […]
Read More »New Business Seminar a Smash Success
This April’s Shoot the Centerfold seminar for the first time offered a third-day option for those photographers intent on improving not only their photography skills but their ability to make more money doing what they love. Sixteen attendees availed themselves […]
Read More »6 Ways Thinking Like an Entrepreneur Can Boost Your Photography Career
Starting and running a photography business isn’t for everyone. But regardless of your career, there’s something to be said for “entrepreneurial spirit.” A little entrepreneurial backbone can give you a distinct advantage in your professional life whether or not you […]
Read More »Limited Edition Cameras: Luxury and Status Quo
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 More »A Pentax 100MP 645 Sensor? The Comparison with Phase One’s Flagship
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 More »Playboy Enterprises Explores Sell Out: Magazine Publisher Could Fetch More Than $500-Million
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. […]
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