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Lighting a Set or Scene
Every photographer has their own preferences as to where to place their strobe(s) when setting up a shot. Now although there are no firm rules to this, I would like to introduce you to a simple theory in which “you” can choose what is best for you in every situation.
Start by [...]

Today, we’re interviewing Fred Blake, Business Partner and Manager of Foto care Rentals. Fred, having been in the photo industry for many years, has a particularly broad knowledge base incorporating both the shooting, manufacturing and retail sides of the photo industry. Fred has been with Foto Care for fifteen years.
First off, why would a photographer [...]

The concept of the Omahyra Mota shoot is based on Franz Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis”. The story has been shoot in New York for the cover of the Norwegian magazine “Vixen” including 4 spreads. The editorial focuses on an article about Dominican Republic supermodel Omahyra Mota.
Mota has modeled for designers such as Alexander McQueen, Fendi, Heatherette [...]

From the Fotocare Twitter Feed:

“I’m @FotoCare at a Photo/Video seminar presented by Amber Gray… wonderful!” – Robert Holley
“The Broncolor/Fotocare HMI event was good last night. Now I’d like to give hmi’s a try. Anyone want to let me borrow some (Fotocare)? ” – William Brinson

What a great night at Fotocare rentals. Thanks to [...]

We received a lot of feedback from people about our last Profoto post.  Some readers were shocked, some excited, some expressed disbelief.    So I took a look back in my emails and found an email that Shinichi Maruyama sent me after he compared the Scoro to the Pro 8a.  For the disbelievers, Shinichi is probably [...]

I recently went an assignment on to the Bahamas, namely the Great Abaco Island. Having asked the proper questions such as to the travel arrangements and weather predictions, I knew what best to plan for. We would only be a small number of people, traveling by small commuter plane, taxi, ferry, golf carts, small boats, [...]

Inspiration…
There is no rhyme or reason when it comes to inspiration. Wherever I am, I’m always writing down ideas and then I compile them into my little notebook. I call it “My Book of Bright Ideas”… and this is what I really get paid for. Photography is my medium, but the [...]

Visual Artist and Photographer Saria Atiye generously gives us an insight into her process and inspiration.

CK: How did you become a photographer? Describe your career development?
SA: Having studied at several Academies of Art all over Germany, it took me quite a while to find the passion for photography. I started with graphic design, I studied [...]

We caught up with Elias Wessel on a shoot this week.  Here’s what he had to say:
CK: How did you become a photographer?  Describe your career development?
EW: I would have to say that graffiti was the catalyst for my love of art. At the age of 16 meeting Sigmar Polke at his huge [...]

And to beat the aberration of the Buggles ’79 hit right away with one breath to death: No, definitely not! Digital didn’t kill the Photo-Star! So if you’re one of them, don’t bother reading further, your status quo is secured! Take a break and enjoy the park!
I have had several talks recently during which I [...]