Art Of Beauty: Professional Make-up Artist And Hairstylist Creations

Yes, it is time again to sit back and soak up some beauty, creativity and inspiration from the latest members of my Google optimized, high visibility FREE Makeup Artist Directory.

When you sign up and create a profile page you will enjoy increased online exposure, more visits to your website and more business. I know this from emails I receive from happy directory members.

I would also like to invite you to participate in my makeup artist interview series by the way of this makeup artist self interview Q&A form. Just use the contact form or your email to submit your answers.

Browse over 100 passionate, entertaining, educational and inspiring beauty professional and artist interviews!

And now enjoy the following beautiful images. FYI: by clicking on the photos you can visit the make-up artists’ and hairstylists’ directory profiles (links open in a new window / tab).

Nicole Fae Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist – Minneapolis – Chicago

Creative Photographers Of My Fashion Directory

This post contains some of the most creative photos that have been submitted to my Photographer Directory.

To give voice to photographers who usually “silently” express themselves I started a new category in this blog: my Artist Interviews section.

These artist interviews are better than whet I have expected, they are funny, educational, informative and inspiring to read. The most passionate ones are no doubt were fun to write as well giving a chance perhaps for some verbal self expression and soul searching.

Creative Makeup Artist And Hair Stylist Photos

These are some of the most beautiful make up artist photos that were recently submitted to my Makeup Artist Hair Stylist Directory.

Makeup artists and hairdressers have been by far the most active group when it comes to registering. Thank you for that!

Their professionalism and passion stands out from the other beauty industry professionals who are also invited to create profile pages.

With a few exceptions makeup artists and hairstylists are probably not as well represented in online directories and communities so perhaps the chance for added exposure was also a motivating factor.

Become A Better Photographer And Human: Watch TED Videos

I recently stumbled upon a wealth of YouTube TEDtalks lecture videos (TED website + YouTube Channel) which are intellectually refreshing and stimulating gems perhaps best way I could describe them as superfood for thought.
TED calls them “Inspired talks by the world’s leading thinkers and doers”.

In this post I will be recommending videos that involve photos and photography just to stay somewhat on topic for this blog but TED’s wide variety of subject matter has something for everyone with wanderlust.

Best Makeup Artists And Hair Stylists Of My Free Fashion Directory

These are the most recent and best photos submitted to my Makeup Artist Hair Stylist Directory by 24 talented makeup artists.

(Credit is also due to the photographers who captured their work).

My Directory is FREE to register for Photographers, Female and Male Models, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Wardrobe Stylists, Fashion and Clothing Designers, Model Agencies, Agents, Talent Managers, Online or Print Fashion – Style Magazines.

Justyna Szewczyk Make Up Artist – London, UK

Smart Photography Directory For Models, Photographers, Makeup, Hair Artists, Stylists

My Photography Directory is the perfect site for online exposure for smart or busy or lazy professional and amateur models, photographers, makeup artists, hair stylist, wardrobe stylists, modeling agencies, management companies or fashion / style magazines.

This post will answer 2 questions:

what is wrong with the above picture?
(hint: blank directory registration form waiting for you)
how to register and create a profile page?
(hint: invest 5 minutes of your precious MySpace time)

Ashes And Snow Books Posters And Music By Photographer Gregory Colbert

I was lucky to stumble upon the Ashes And Snow website of Canadian photographer Gregory Colbert who I think is one of the most unique and best visual artist in the world.

It is a very special treat to visit Gregory Colbert’s website, to experience his exhibitions, photos, posters and videos. The viewer will be taken on a journey of wisdom, beauty and innocence.

The incredible visuals of the YouTube videos later in this post are best watched as full screen HD with the lights off and listened to using headphones. Relax and enjoy the voyage!

Hawaiian Photography Of Asian Mona Lisa And My Gorgeous Bathroom Janitor

I just finished improving my Hawaiian Fashion Photographer Portfolio page (which is the No 2 album in the navigation bar).

Absolutely NO dumb, blond, fake everything, silicone breast squeezing, hooker shoes wearing, cheesy grinning clueless bikini models were hurt during the making of this photo album!

(They weren’t invited haha …)

Smoking Blond Russian Lingerie Model Quintuplets Plus A Grumpy Chihuahua

My European Fashion Photographer Portfolio page (which is the No 1 album in the navigation bar) has been untouched for quite awhile so I decided to select a few photos and include some of my thoughts about them.

Many photographers’ websites are all flash albums lacking any text content and while it is understandable that some visual artists wish their photos to speak for themselves Google is not flash friendly and some written content can dramatically improve online visibility.

The photos are the result of a well planned but still loose and flexible European photography trip.

Joke of The Day: Model Looking For FREE Professional Photographer

I have written previously about what I think of models asking for free professional photoshoots from pro photographers.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the above classified ad from Craigslist.org.

I do not follow other professions as close as photography and modeling but it seems like photographers are especially frequently solicited for free high quality professional services.

Please Mister How Do I Become A Supermodel? Modeling Advice Again!

When wannabe fashion models write to me usually the same exciting question pops up time and time again: How do I become a model?

This post is highly informative and no-holds-barred! This method of writing is realistic and unforgiving.

I will skip over BS information so aspiring fashion models will be well prepared for the naked truth, the awful rejections and the sometimes fabulous jet setter lifestyle which are all part of the glamorous entertainment industry!

But don’t quit your day job just yet!

The Only Hope For The Less Than Perfect Model – Every Model!

Are you a wanna be model who often has self defeating thoughts and think you can never break into modeling?

Ever wondered how the perfect model is created?
No, I do not mean by Mommy and Papi (I cannot post that video here).

I mean by photographers, stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists and retouch artists. Sit back and enjoy the next 1 minute 11 seconds!

Finding Amazing Beauty Inside A Mouse’s Colon – Photomicrography

The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition website is a great place to appreciate the stunning beauty of the natural world on a really small scale.

I decided to feature a microscopic photography website as soon as I laid my eyes on the 1st Place Winner of 2006 the fantastic blue image (seen above) of the “Cell nuclei of the mouse colon” (740x).
My co-worker next to me was ready to puke.

I love that photo so much I would hang it on my wall! To each their own. :)

Helmut Newton’s SUMO – The Largest And Greatest Photography Book

“In my book” Helmut Newton is the greatest photographer!

His book: Helmut Newton’s SUMO is the largest book published weighting 65 pounds (30 kgs)!

Only 10 thousand copies have been printed of Helmut Newton’s SUMO, all of them signed and numbered by Helmut Newton! Click here to see current availability of Helmut Newton’s SUMO

Toni Leigh MySpace Glamour Model – Photography Directory Member

Toni Leigh is a household name on MySpace having almost half a million MySpace friends and counting! And all this after her previous page was wiped out and she had to start from scratch.

Therefore I am happy to welcome the World Famous / MySpace Famous stunning Chinese glamour model Toni Leigh to my Photography Directory for Female Models, Photographers, Makeup Artists and Stylists!

Thanks Toni for adding your profile: Toni Leigh Asian Bikini Glamour Lingerie Model.

Model Photography And The Gift Of Rejection

The black and white conversion of this photo taken on the Waikiki Beach pier is quite dramatic, I like that!

But while playing around with the above picture in Photoshop I realized the photo is probably much better because it was taken from behind the boy compared to a frontal shot.

Looking at the boy’s back I started to think of all the models who turned their back on me and all the models and opportunities I have turned my back to recently.

New Photography Directory Member: Matt Hoyle Portrait Photography

I am happy and proud to welcome Matt Hoyle Portrait Photographer to my brand new Photography Directory!

Thank you Matt for Registering!

Matt Hoyle is an accomplished portrait photographer with his unique personal touch.

One of his techniques is High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography which gives a that special surreal HDR glow to images.

Photography Directory of Ferenc Ecseki

Photography Directory of Ferenc Ecseki is officially online and open for models and photographers! It is free to Register and to create a profile.

And just like the kid on the photo above this directory is bad ass!!!

Photography And Copyright Infringement

Photography and copyright infringement go hand in hand. The only way I can protect my photos from online thieves is if I do not post them on the internet at all.

The 2nd screen shot below shows Vive Antiaging using one of my hawaii swimsuit photos without my permission.

See: bigger screen shot of the Vive Anti Aging post.

This is the screen shot of my original post:

My post is from January 9th, 2006 the viveantiaging.com post is dated at July 7, 2007.

Stories Of Photographers – Why Having Something To Say Is Important

Good photographers are storytellers.

Often the story of the photograph is not seen and interpreted by the viewer exactly as the photographer intended it, nevertheless a photographer without a story to tell is in deep trouble.

When I saw the kids on the above photo, I saw right away something interesting therefore picture worthy was happening. These kids had a short attention span and after one of them slid down on his belly on the Waikiki Beach Wall a couple of times they were gone.

Photographer Without Attention Span

Hello, my name is Ferenc. (Answer: Hello Ferenc …)

I am a photographer. And I have a short (an almost non existent attention span).

If there was a short attention span anonymous meeting that would be my introduction.

Being a photographer is a lot like being a hunter; often hours, days, weeks or more time passes until that split second decision is made which will decide if there will be dinner on the table.

Hawaiian Waves Photo Album Update

The Hawaiian Waves Photo Album got updated today with a few new photos. It is the 4th album in the navigation bar.

These new beach and boogie boarding pictures were taken during the last few months at Sandy Beach on the East (Windward) side of Oahu.

The newly added photos are the usual rectangular dimensions like the rest.

Infamous Japanese Photographer Nobuyoshi Araki

A photo blog without photographs is not very interesting. The reason I have not been posting lately is because I am not doing photography while in Hawaii due to lack of good models and lack of inspiration.

In this post I will review a DVD titled Arakimentari which is about an extraordinary Japanese photographer named Araki.

Peaceful Photographers

Is people photography a violent art form? Is it true that (a part of) someone’s soul is stolen when a photograph is taken?

Is a “candid shot” just a nice photographic term for invasion of privacy?

That frozen moment when the shutter clicks will forever belong to the photographer and not the subject.
The answer is clear to me: if the person believes his or her soul is being stolen it is true (for that person). It is their soul therefore they have the right for that belief.

Photos From The Shadows Of Death – Photography Of Rays

Underwater photography is one of the most dangerous activities.

But the photos that emerge from the dark abyss are the most unique and most breathtaking (literally).

So take a dive with me and experience the monsters of the deep sea from the comfort of your living room or office.

Photographer On The Beach Squared

In medium format photography the 6×6 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 on the east side of Oahu in Hawaii.

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 – or so I hope :) during my photo sessions.

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 and 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.

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 they are about the people I photograph.”
Richard Avedon

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.