The Brenizer Method | Documentary

Can you imagine somebody coining a method after you? It’s called “The Brenizer Method” and we’re going to learn from the talented photojournalist turned wedding photojournalist. From taking photos of everyone from Muhammad Ali to President Obama, Ryan Brenizer teaches us the importance of capturing a great story. Brenizer puts it best, “Photography has filled me with purpose and joy, and taken me places I never thought I’d go. I have covered three U.S. presidents, been blessed by the Pope, and been stared down by Muhammad Ali. I’ve shared a laugh with Smokey Robinson, and had a picture I took

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Peter Lindbergh – The Supermodel Photographer

Peter Lindbergh was the only German in the select group of photographers who have found international acclaim in the worlds of fashion and advertising. His black and white photographs are highly distinctive. His snapshot of models in white shirts was  named the best photograph of the 1990s by Vogue magazine. But few people know who Peter Lindbergh actually was. Peter Lindbergh was inspired by expressionist German films of the 1920s and the free dance of that era. He combined avant-garde aesthetics and a down-to-earth stance to create something new and distinctive – what he called a “verité approach.” Peter Brobeck,

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Brooke Shaden – Dark Art

She’s sweet, kind, youthful and talented. And we were completely blown away that this young lady produces images that are opposite of her personality; images that she described as “dark art”. Brooke Shaden is an internationally known photographer that even in her early 20’s, teaches photographers all over the world.

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Pet Lifestyle And Portraiture By Grace Chon

All photography subject should be created equal regardless of size, shape and fur type. Recognized as the Best Pet Photographer in the Los Angeles area, Grace Chon likes to consider her furry photography subjects as equals. She adores them and from the looks of the head tilts and smiles of her subjects, they adore her as well. With a background of award winning advertising and design work, Grace decided to take photos of dogs were in need of homes. She then realized that her passion and love was in the art of capturing pets in their natural most happy state.

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The Tutu Project | Using Your Passion Project To Support Your Community

In this seminar, Bob Carey will share how his passion project to make a difference in his community and raise funds for others in need. According to Carey, this project stemmed from an “organic drive to build a body of that resonates with myself and others,” hoping to “make a difference in the world.” Through this presentation, Carey wishes to “inspire” you in your own photography journey. About The Tutu Project: Bringing Cheer And Support To Breast Cancer Patients Every DayA ride to chemo. Child care. Food in the fridge. A mortgage payment. The Tutu Project helps people with breast

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An Indian Adventure | A Documentary On Travel Photography – Part II

Wex Photo Video’s travel photography series returns. This time, travel photographer Matt Parry and our very own Kriss Hampton travel to India. Part II: Matt and Kriss take a short train ride from Delhi to Agra. Their first stop is Sheroes’ Hangout, a café that supports the campaign to stop acid attacks. Here, Matt spends some time with the remarkable women who run the café and reminds us how travel photography can help support important causes. Poor lighting makes a trip to Agra Fort challenging, but the next day presents a beautiful haze, just in time for the pair’s visit

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How To Find Inspiration As A Photographer By Brooke Shaden

Brooke Shaden talks about where to find inspiration as an artist and photographer. In this clip from her Fine Art Portraits workshop, photographer Brooke Shaden reveals where she finds her inspiration. “Knowing what you want is the important part,” Brooke says before leading you through several creativity exercises. Brooke Shaden was born in March of 1987 in Lancaster, PA, USA. She grew up near the “Amish Country” until attending Temple University. Brooke was photographically born in December 2008 after graduating from Temple with bachelor degrees in film and English. She now resides in Los Angeles, CA, USA with her husband

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Safari Of My Life: Wildlife Photography Documentary With Klaus Tiedge

A film capturing not only what it’s like to be on safari in Kenya but also telling a tale of bravery in the face of adversity. “Life is too short not to do exactly what you want.” In 2017 Klaus Tiedge embarked on a rather ambitious journey to go to Kenya in 2018 and make a film. This “film idea” was something that Klaus had been thinking about doing for a few years already as a way to challenge himself to do something more than “just” photography. He hired film editor, Dean Paarman, to start the process by turning his

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Dominatrix, Mick Jagger, Hitchcock, Christy Turlington, And Africa | An Interview With Lauren Bush And Albert Watson

Dominatrix, Mick Jagger, Hitchcock, Christy Turlington and Africa are discussed by Lauren Bush and Albert Watson on this talk. A fresh and informative look at the art of photography and the stories behind the images. In each episode, renowned celebrity lensman Mark Seliger invites a fellow photographer and celebrity photography-buff into his NYC studio to share the story behind their images and discuss their common passion.

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Alex Stoddard | Fine Art & Conceptual Photography

He’s known.  He’s young.  And he’s talented.  Known?  He’s already featured in museums across seas.  Talented?  His self-portraits are nothing short of extraordinary.  Young?  All of this at the budding age of 18. Being featured on numerous big-named blogs throughout the industry, he’s already making quite the splash in the photography world. Alex Stoddard was born in 1993 in Jacksonville, Florida. He began taking self-portraits at the age of sixteen in the woods behind his Georgian home.  His work focuses on the human form and the process of infusing it with natural surroundings. He also strives to create whimsical and

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Writing The Future | A Man With A Mission – Legendary Photographer Sebastião Salgado

Photographer Sebastião Salgado’s works are stunningly beautiful and deeply political at the same time. His elegant black and white images show us people in need and nature at risk, in all its beauty and brutality – from gold diggers in the Amazon to the genocide in Rwanda and the signs of climate change. And his fantastic photos have all been published as illustrated books, like “Genesis”, which is a collection of epic pictures, taken on an eight-year expedition around the world. Sebastião Salgado’s work has been exhibited internationally and he’s also been the subject of an acclaimed documentary film: “Salt

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