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SENSITIVITY TO CRITICISM – Gary Cole
Let’s face it: No one enjoys being criticized. We’d much rather hear “Gee, what a great shot” or similar. However, what do we learn from an “Oh gee” comment. Very often the comment is put out there as a matter […]
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TRAVELING AS A PHOTOGRAPHER – Gary Cole
Whether you are traveling on professional assignment or simply taking photography gear along on your next out-of-the-country trip, it’s a good idea to properly prepare yourself and your equipment for the trip. As we all know, air travel has gotten […]
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Tom Ford’s Ads Take the ‘Sex Sells’ Tactic to New Heights [NSFW]
If anyone knows that sex sells, it’s Tom Ford. The legendary designer fuses his signature hypersexual style with his products, making each piece absolutely irresistible. We’ll take one of each of those handbags, thank you. Things reached a zenith with […]
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What STC Seminar Attendees Need To Know About Visiting Greece
There have been a few concerns from people about Greece’s debt crisis and Shoot The Centerfold’s October seminar that will take place in Santorini, Greece. However, experts say that the debt crisis doesn’t mean the country’s tourism industry is crumbling. […]
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Michael Sheller and Model Karolina Wozniak’s Winning Image from the Shoot The Centerfold Seminar is Now Printed in Playboy
Congratulations to STC attendee Michael Sheller and model Karolina Wozniak for their winning seminar image from Shoot The Centerfold now printed in Playboy. Who’s going to be the next winner? Read the interview with Michael Sheller where he describes his Shoot […]
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ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue hits newsstands on July 10th
Sometimes, we need a little reminder that athletes — like other humans — come in all shapes and sizes. ESPN’s annual Body Issue, which includes profiles of professional athletes discussing their sports and their bodies, shows just that. Amanda Bingson, USA […]
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62-Year-Old Model Stuns In New Lingerie Shoot
Move over Candice, Adriana and Alessandra. There’s a new lingerie model in town that could give models half her age a run for their money. At 62, model Marie Helvin is the face of a new line of lingerie — […]
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PUTTING ON A VALUE ON YOUR WORK
Perhaps the most frequently asked question from photographers attending our STC seminars is—“How should I price my work?” No simple answer here but as I’ve often said, when you are trying to get published, to establish yourself as a professional, […]
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Nikon Releases 3 New Lenses: A 16-80mm, 500mm, and 600mm
Nikon has released three new lenses that look very promising. For sports, wildlife, and action photographers, the new AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and the AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lenses and their new features will […]
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The Thought Behind The Picture – Gary Cole
An important aspect of my job as Photography Director at Playboy was to come up with concepts, ideas behind the pictures that gave the image or group of images a raison d’etre, a reason to be. If we were going […]
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