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 […]
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The 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 […]
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ANNUAL 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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Congratulations to Larry Johnson, Winner of Best Picture from STC’s Santorini Seminar 0
A lot of exciting things are welcoming us into 2016. 100MP Phase One cameras for STC’s April seminar will get any photographer’s mouth watering and STC attendee Larry Johnson’s epic 80MP master capture of sexy Zienna Eve from our Santorini […]
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Go Behind the Scenes of Natasa Naneva’s Cover Shoot 0
By: Ales Bravnicar The February 2016 issue of Playboy Slovenia hit the newsstands this week. It is a content packed issue featuring great models and great articles. The Natasa Naneva pictorial, shot in the Republic of Macedonia and Greece, is featured […]
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The Daring Creative Covers of the Old Lui Magazine 0
After 63 years, Playboy USA is about to justify the “read it for the articles” tagline by going non-nude. According to them, the charms of exposing nude celebrities and girls next door has been lost with all the selfies girls […]
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Chen Man: China’s ‘Annie Leibovitz’ is changing how the world sees China 0
As China becomes increasingly important in the world of fashion, one photographer is leading the scene — 35-year-old Beijing native Chen Man. Firmly established as the country’s go-to fashion photographer, her work has featured across a range of leading publications, including […]
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Skinny models will be legally required to provide a doctor’s certificate to prove they are healthy under new French laws 0
Super-thin models in France must provide a doctor’s certificate confirming they’re of a healthy weight, according to a new law. Employers of models breaking the law could face six months in jail and fines of $81,000. The legislation, passed last […]
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Playboy Publishes a 4-Page Layout About STC Santorini Seminar 0
Playboy International publishes a whopping 4-page pictorial and a story about our Santorini 2015 seminar which was held in Greece. There’s nothing like good times, memories and an unforgettable 10 days filled with fun, tasty gyros, high energy and everlasting excitement. Greek […]
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How I Use My iPad Pro in Photography 0
I initially was not interested in writing an article about the iPad Pro and how I use it in my photography. However, it has become such a helpful tool in many ways; I may as well mention the benefits and […]
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