Bikini, Swimsuit, Lingerie, Fashion, Model And Portrait Photography
Hawaiian Beach Photography: Composition Squared
In medium format photography the 6x6 image dimension is one of the most popular with professional photographers. So I decided to take a different approach and depart from my usual panoramic cropping of wave action photos. The following snapshots were taken on 2 separate days during a total of 10 hours on my favorite Sandy Beach ...
How to Obtain A Photographic Brain
The following information was a true "eye opener" for me: Both the retina and the optic nerve grow from brain tissue during embryonic development. Ref: What Human Eye Structure Is Part of the Brain? Realizing that the retina and the optic nerve are actually brain tissue has been causing me less eye strain and increased brain activity ...
The Pirelli Calendar – 40 Years The Complete Works
The Pirelli Calendar: 40 Years, The Complete Works hardcover is 8.07 pounds and 544 pages published by Rizzoli Publications, New York. The book contains of some of the world's best fashion and female photography from some of the best photographers and models of the past 40 years. The Pirelli Calendar is one of my greatest photographic inspirations! It ...
True Self Portrait Of A Lying Photographer
This photo is a self portrait (or snap shot) of me. It shows exactly who was in front of my camera but it is not even close to who I am. Quite possibly a complete lie. "There is no truth in photography. There is no truth about anyone's person. My portraits are more about me than ...
Become a Better Photographer DVD: Baraka
The word Baraka means "blessing" in several languages; watching the Baraka DVD the viewer is blessed with a dazzling barrage of images that transcend language. The experimental documentary was filmed in 24 countries and set to an ever-changing global soundtrack, the movie draws some surprising connections between various peoples and the spaces they inhabit, whether that ...
Ways Of Seeing Like A Non-Fashion Model Photographer
For some time I have been looking through my camera as a fashion and model photographer. There are different ways of seeing as a landscape, sports, still life, product, documentary, travel, etc. photographer. Because it is time to widen my photographic horizons and experiment with different styles I have been practicing to unlearn some previous ...
I Am The Best Photographer In The World!
I Am The Best Photographer In The World title might sound catchy or conceited but the real reason is far from me being full of myself. So who is the best photographer in the world? I am! ... and if you are a fellow photographer ... you are too! Lately I have been experiencing serious doubt regarding ...
Photographing My Muse And Favorite Chinese Model Sylvia
Why is Sylvia my muse? It is probably best to ask my pictures not me but one thing is for sure I could not ask for a more enthusiastic model. Or one with more incredible lips, deadlier eyes, depth and drama to her look and her personality. Also because she trusts me, even if the setup or ...
Big Winter Waves In Waimea Bay – North Shore Hawaii
Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu during every winter becomes the Mecca of professional surfers, boogie boarders and wave watchers. Waimea Bay is not only famous for its huge waves but it is where the legendary icon, the late Eddie Aikau saved many lives as the first ever lifeguard of the Hawaiian Islands. These ...
Become a Better Architect Of Photography DVD Suggestion: I.M. Pei
I.M. Pei is a world famous Pritzker Prize-winning Chinese American architect, regarded as the last master of high modernist architecture. His style is using the abstract form, using stone, concrete, glass, and steel (i.e. the Louvre Pyramid in Paris) I.M. Pei is one of the most successful architects of the 20th century. This DVD documentary of I.M. ...
Night Photography With Chinese Japanese Mixed Ethnicity Model
The streets and night lights of Waikiki Beach, Hawaii provided the urban backdrop for my second photography session with Chinese Japanese fashion model Cassandra Loh. Many thanks to BERTA - sprkl(at)hawaii.rr.com - for creating the makeup of Cassandra and for her assistance with lighting! My super high tech lighting system was made of alley lights and ...
Become a Better Photographer DVD Suggestion: Contacts 1 2 3
I am watching 3 great DVDs: Contacts, Vol. 1, 2 and 3 in which the world's greatest photographers talk about their contact sheets, about their favorite images, life philosophies, approaches to photography in short, personal and intimate films. Watching the DVD is fascinating and is truly an educational experience offering a glimpse into the creative process ...
Why Nice Models Belong To Sears Portrait Studio
Attention photo models! How to keep your photographer happy? My advice on how not to frustrate your dramatic and already over sensitive photographer - yes, you know the kind! :) The following post may be perceived as angry even though it was written in a calm and direct manner for informational purposes. Highlights: - Nice girls who cannot act dramatic - ...
Amateur Chinese Japanese Fashion Model Photography
I had my first chance to test out my new Nikon D80 digital SLR camera during a fashion photoshoot with amateur Chinese Japanese model Cassandra Loh Besides a previous agency test shoot this was Cassandra's first modeling photoshoot. It is always exciting to photograph new faces, you can read more about this subject in another post here: ...
Dramatic Black and White Photography on Sandy Beach
I believe my way of seeing is most often a dramatic style. I feel the need to be visually challenged with unique eye catching experiences which in my case is drama. The definition of drama is: a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces. Like a car accident which people cannot ...
Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera Announced
The Nikon D40 DSLR digital camera was officially announced today by Nikon Press Center. The Nikon D40 is the smallest and easiest to use Nikon D-SLR camera ever targeting the consumer level digital photographers, people who are ready for something more versatile than a point-n-shoot camera. The DSLR upgrade is not for everybody and today's point-n-shoot cameras ...
My Nikon D80 Digital SLR Camera
I just received my brand new 10.2 megapixel Nikon D80 digital camera! I have been a loyal Nikon owner since I began photography starting with the Nikon N90 film camera and the Nikon D70 digital camera. My 6.1 megapixel Nikon D70 is an excellent consumer grade camera but 2 years in the rapidly advancing digital ...
Hawaii Photographer Again – Same Old New Chapter
Good Bye Fiji, Aloha Hawaii! Just four short months ago I said good bye to Hawaii to pursue photography in Europe. Instead I spent some unproductive time in Europe, ended up in Fiji and now have returned to Hawaii. I spent one month in Fiji instead of the planned three, due to the circumstances and the ...
Sarah Gerber Fijian Fashion Bikini And Swimsuit Model
The first photo is my favorite from this photoshoot, it simply captures the moment and the face of a beautiful model. The moment was a natural one, meaning no direction was given to the model, things were just unfolding. The pictures below were taken for Sarah's modeling portfolio and website. The warm rays just before sunset create ...
Next Top Bikini & Fashion Model Of Fiji: Sarah Gerber
At first look fashion model photography in Fiji does have room for me. The basic plan about coming to Fiji was to build Sarah's portfolio and to take travel photos and tropical stock images. Sarah and I already created a One Model Place portfolio from the photos of our first shoot. The photo shoot location was one ...
Beautiful Mongolian Model Photography In Budapest, Hungary
I was very happy to have the opportunity to shoot with experienced Mongolian born model named Ocsi who lives in Budapest, Hungary. I am the greatest fan of Asian models and having lived in Hawaii has given me several opportunities to do Asian themed photoshoots at exotic places. Using a different location virtually for every project has ...
The One Month Hungarian Fashion Photography Report
Hungarian Fashion Models During the past 2 months I have done 1 fashion model photo shoot. During my last month in Hungary none. It is very bad news. There is another post already about the Belgian model search issues in the first month. Let's skip to the story of Hungarian fashion models. By no means I am a ...
Russian Fashion Model At Brepols Factory in Turnhout Belgium
Finding great abandoned places like factories, trains, boats for photoshoot locations is not difficult in Belgium even while driving around. But I did Google some urban exploration websites and decided on the popular abandoned Brepols Factory in the town of Turnhout. I have done photoshoots with the exotic Russian model, Angelina a few times in 2005 and ...
Photography Trip In Crisis? First Ten Days And Zero Photoshoots!
The No Model Update What does an aspiring fashion model photographer do when there are no models to shoot? First of all accept it that it is part of struggling years. I have heard similar stories from other photographers who are also just starting out. Lack of quality, professional, unique and interesting models seems to be a common ...
Pictures From Paradise: Hawaiian Memories
Possibly the last post of Hawaiian photos as I had a chance to sort through some snapshots taken throughout the 4 years. Hawaii is a great destination for travel photographers not just for surfers or honeymooners. I have a lot of found memories of the time spent on Hawaii and just like with any other travel destination ...
