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Glamour Photography: Style and Success
One of the significant challenges glamour photographers face today is styling and the style factor to support their images. A woman posing on the edge of a bed or peeking between curtains in lingerie is getting old, even when it’s […]
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The World’s Largest Ultrahigh-Sensitivity CMOS Image Sensor Next to a DSLR
A certain level of light is required when shooting with a digital camera or camcorder, and without it, images cannot be captured due to insufficient sensitivity. In the pursuit of further improving the sensitivity of imaging elements, Canon has embraced […]
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Light Modifiers: Chimera’s Dynamic Duo Passes the Test
A photographer attendee recently shared his latest image sequence with me while coaching him about lighting and composition. I instantly noticed shortfalls in the usage of fill light. The first thing that jumped out was the underexposed images resulting in […]
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Kelly Has Laser Guns and a Sizzling Bedroom Personality: Interview
Kelly Deinstadt (model / cosmetic laser technician) is one of the world’s most desirable women. She loves the outdoors and water-related activities. Perhaps a shoot in Photopia Studio’s new swimming pool April 21-22 would make a big splash with our […]
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Let’s Talk Gear and What You Can Expect to See at STC Miami 2018
Let’s talk gear and what you can expect to see at STC Miami 2018 besides some of the most beautiful models known to man! Having the correct tool for the job is essential. But how do you know what tool […]
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STC Attendee Ajitesh Sharma Wins the “Annual Taste Award” With an Image From STC Asia 2017
Good taste can be many things in these days, from food to wine and even photography. It is in photography we happily congratulate STC attendee Ajitesh Sharma from India as a winner of the “Photography Category for the 9th Annual TASTE […]
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Advice from Will Smith: Fail Early, Fail Often, Fail Forward
Not so long ago I stumbled onto a video by Will Smith (yes, the actor) where he talks to his viewers about failure and its benefits. He took the words right out of my mouth, and I could not agree […]
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Beyond a Playboy: The Exacting, Demanding, Work-All-Night Hefner by Gary Cole
It was 1965 and I had just landed my second job out of college—working as an editor in Playboy’s newly formed book division—Playboy Press. I learned a great deal about Hugh Hefner that very first day on the job. There […]
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Smoking Hot Model Leanna Bartlett Gets Ready for STC Miami: Interview
There is no denying that model Leanna Bartlett is one of the hottest women in the world, and 2,000,000+ Instagram followers are proof that Leanna is in high demand. The Ukraine native with an “out of control” body will make […]
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Who Joins the STC Seminars and Why?
We are often asked, Am I knowledgeable enough to attend a Shoot The Centerfold seminar?” The answer is, most likely, yes! We have designed our seminars to meet the needs and expectations of beginners as well as intermediate and advanced […]
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