I was interested today to read Jarmo’s STC post “Five Tips for Photographers Who Wish to Bond with Editors.” It is all good and valuable advice. However, I thought perhaps it was a good moment to offer similar advice, but […]

In order to enrich your model’s posing capabilities when utilizing a specific lighting scenario or based on a client’s needs, a photographer should be able to find perfection without having to question the results. Only then can they truly be […]

Meet Brad Holland – Besides being a talented and highly acclaimed artist, Brad Holland is also quite an expert and activist in copyright law. Holland has been very outspoken against changes in the copyright laws that would govern so-called “orphan […]

We’ve talked about preparation and appropriate behavior on shootings for photographers. Of course, the same kinds of standards apply to every member of the photographer’s crew. Stylists, makeup artists, assistants, location owners and/or managers—everyone needs to conduct themselves in a […]

As our Santorini lifetime experience seminar/workshop approaches and Greeks have their financial mojo back on track, here are some tips and thoughts for the seminar participants to ready themselves mentally, fiscally and for what STC and the Greek gods have […]

A few weeks I wrote about the value of patience. There’s an equally valuable trait for a photographer to nurture in his personality and work habits: perseverance. As the old adage goes “Nothing good comes easily.” It may apply to the […]

If you thought that Playboy photographers have a monopoly on photos of beautiful nude women, think again. Australian photographer Russell James, who is famous for Victoria’s Secret pictorials and catalogs has published his latest book, “Angels” featuring sexy photographs of […]

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 […]