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 MoreThe Clickbait Game Vs. Quality Content 0
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 MoreNAB 2016: Kinefinity promises new TERRA 6K camera for $6K 0
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 MoreNew Business Seminar a Smash Success 0
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 More6 Ways Thinking Like an Entrepreneur Can Boost Your Photography Career 0
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 MoreLimited Edition Cameras: Luxury and Status Quo 0
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 […]
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