It’s time again for your annual STC Eye-Exam as Shoot The Centerfold’s April 02-03, 2016 seminar / workshop at the Little River Studios is getting closer. We figured it was time to get our eyes checked and ready for everything we have in store […]
Read More7 Ways to Optimize Your Photographic Routine 1
The pre-production stage is one of the most valuable parts of any photo shoot. This is where things come together and start making sense. Planning the strategies to achieve what you wish to accomplish, finding the right props, wardrobe and […]
Read MoreHow the Victoria’s Secret star went from a teenage mother in rural Brazil to one of the most sought-after models in the world 0
Brazilian model and Victoria’s Secret Angel Lais Ribeiro has walked the catwalk for the likes of Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs, but the stunning beauty’s rise to international fame has been anything but typical. The 24-year-old was named one […]
Read MoreLeica’s Newest Camera Can Go Underwater 0
If you’ve ever shelled out a few thousand dollars or more for a Leica, you’ve likely kept it far away from pools, lakes, or even puddles. That won’t be a problem with the Leica’s newest X-U (Typ 113) Digital Camera. Leica […]
Read MoreThe Ink is Slowly Drying Out in Men’s Publications 0
The glory days of gentlemen’s magazines are fading fast. I had the pleasure to see both sides, print and digital, during my career when print, reproduction and quality were king at Playboy. While at Playboy headquarters in Chicago, one my […]
Read MoreAre You Styling and Lighting to Succeed? 0
For a glamour or fashion photographer who seeks success and publications, being obsessed with styling, hair & makeup in their shoots is the recipe for a successful pictorial. Ah, did I forgot to mention the lighting? No I did not. […]
Read MoreSeize the Moment – Gary Cole 0
We’ve discussed at length the importance of being prepared as you go into a shooting. Of course, you need to know where you’re going to shoot and have the appropriate permissions. If the plan is to shoot outside, do you […]
Read MoreAlbert Watson Shoots Real Estate Photos for His $21.5M NYC Penthouse 0
Iconic photographer Albert Watson, known for capturing a wide array of subjects over the years (everyone from Alfred Hitchcock to Tupac Shakur), has listed his Tribeca penthouse for $21.5 million, according to the New York Times. The duplex penthouse is […]
Read MoreLight Patterns Projected on Women Naked Bodies 0
Some photographers see the light, some prefer beaches and some go for flowers or perhaps cars. French photographer Dani Oliver creates his effects at the time of the shoots by projecting complex images and intricate light patterns on his models. […]
Read MoreANNUAL INSPECTION AND CLEANING – Gary Cole 0
The first of the year is not only a good time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, it’s also a reminder to check over all your photo equipment. Is everything in good working order? When is the last […]
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