VIDEO: KADEL AND GISELE

My favorite photographer and one of my favorite models for Vogue Eyewear.

Working with a supermodel must be fun!

A few things to notice:

MISC
1. They shoot in Milk studios. That place is EXPENSIVE to shoot in.
2. For her to be the highest paid model in the world, Gisele is really humble.
3. Giselle leaves on a bicycle.

TECHNICAL
1. Those light modifiers they’re using are Photek Softlighters. They’re cheap and easy to use.
2. Only a small amount of light on the background. Makes it look a bit more organic/natural.
3. “Bookends” are being used to cut off light and as negative fill.
4. The camera he’s using is a Mamiya with a Phase One Digital Back.

Feel free to add anything of importance that you noticed!

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VIDEO: DO PEOPLE STILL SHOOT FILM?

With all the new features in modern digital cameras, one must ask:

“Do people still shoot film?”

Surprisingly yes. And for various, often puzzling, reasons.

Check out this video featuring photographer Eugene Klement:

That model sure looks tired as the video progresses! Sleep much?

All shot with film. Notice the minimal setup and the small backdrop paper.

Less is more.

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THOUGHTS: BOOKSTORE POP QUIZ

51MtTfYBaGL._SS500_There’s a book by photographer Nick Knight that I found, by mistake, at a local B&N.

It has some of the most AMAZING photography I’ve ever seen. The price: $75

I know it’s worth it but wow…

That’s damn expensive for a book. Maybe it’s a college textbook?

This morning, I looked up the same book on Amazon. The price: $20

Pop Quiz (oh goody, it’s multiple choice!):

1. Man, bookstores……
a.) are ripping us off.
b.) can’t compete with online prices.
c.) have Starbucks!
d.) all of the above.

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THOUGHTS: THE PRINTING PROCESS

Used_Offset_Printing_MachinesI just received my latest promo from my printer and all I can say is: 8O

It can be so frustrating when you take the time to get your files JUST right and you’re sent a completely wrong product.

The colors are TOO saturated!

*sigh*

I’ve tried different printers in the past, but this one has been perfect in producing great results.

I guess times (and my choice in printer) are a-changin! Any recommendations?

They’re gonna send me a reprint, so we’ll see what happens! They get one more chance!

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INSPIRATION: I WISH I SHOT THAT

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Wow…just, wow.

Sometimes you see a photo so amazing you can’t help but wish you’d shot it yourself!

Props to Luis Guillen for taking this awe-inspiring image.

Oh and for you gear heads out there, he shot it with a Canon Digital Rebel XT!

Proves that you don’t need an expensive camera to produce great images!

See more of Luis’s work at: http://lguillen.com/

Simply amazing work!

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