Blog

The Nikon D4S has been teased, displayed in a plastic case and now, it’s official — and we even got to play with it. There’s a substantial list of what hasn’t changed (the same 16.2-megapixel image size, to begin with), […]

Photography by Ian Chin Photographer Ian Chin is no stranger when it comes to photography, he has a passion for beauty and a constant thirst for knowledge. STC’s (One-on-One master class) is where limits are pushed.  Ian’s wish-list includes a variety […]

As I’m traveling down the road on the way to an appointment, the phone rings. This in and of itself is nothing new, my phone’s constantly ringing, but when I answer, a deep, cultured voice says “hello” and asks if […]

She has beauty, sex-appeal, and brains. She is not only a stunning model but also the business-savvy visionary behind her own swimsuit line. Let’s take a closer look at Ralitsa Ivanova’s success as it is clear that her beauty is […]

Jade Amber, one of our upcoming March seminar models, has a passion for modeling and it shows. Her long legs and beautiful features leave an everlasting impression with any photographer. Jade is signed with L.A Models, Elite, Stewart Talent in […]

Interested In Inside Stories On How Hefner And Staff Created The Most Iconic Magazine In Publishing History? STC offers all Playboy fan-attendees at the upcoming March seminar the opportunity to sit in on a special end-of-the work-day informal discussion about […]

During my last book tour, I got to meet Playboy Magazine publisher Hugh Hefner—we were both staying at a hotel called the Valley Ho, says writer Keith Thomson, a block away from the Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona. I learned that the […]

WPPI is almost here! One of the largest annual industry event for photographers and filmmakers that draws around 15,000 people to learn new techniques, build relationships, experience new products and find solutions for their business. Our STC master photographer Jarmo […]

Sizzling model Zienna Eve seems to be very anxious to ditch the cold European winter and get “bikini ready” to attend our March seminar in Miami. Well, she’s not alone. Email requests for Zienna have been pouring in from photographers of […]

Compact cameras have a tough time standing out these days, but Sigma’s new dp Quattro range has definitely succeeded with its unconventional design. Running against the current trend of retro aesthetics, the dp Quattro trims away any and all excess […]