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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What I Have Learned From Screwing Up | A Talk By Laura Barisonzi – Sports & Fitness Photographer

Laura Barisonzi is a sports and fitness photographer whose images combine high-energy visuals with natural beauty and genuine emotion. Barisonzi explains, “I’m a nerd for lighting and cameras and am constantly testing and coming up with new approaches.” Her commercial clients include Adidas, Bud Light, Canon, Cartier, Dove, Gap, Google and Heineken; her editorial clients include The Guardian, Health, Hemispheres, Muscle & Fitness, The Nature Conservancy, Newsweek, Outside, Popular Photography, Rolling Stone, Runner’s World, Sierra, Surfer, Technology Review, Women’s Health, Worth and Yoga Journal. Speaker Statement: Hi, I’m Laura Barisonzi, a New York photographer and director who strives to capture

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10 Tips To Enhance Your Artistic Fashion Photography Skills

When it comes to fashion photography, there’s a lot of images out there that look the same. How to create unique and artistic fashion photography then? Here are ten tips you can apply on your next shoot to set yourself apart from the rest. Use The Location For A New Angle On Fashion Portraits The area you find should engage your audience and convince them it’s real-even if it’s a set. When location scouting, look for a place based on the look or mood you’d like to achieve. If you want a dreamy location, then you can shoot in the

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How To Shoot Old School Hollywood Glamour Photography

Hollywood glamour photography has been a source of inspiration in portrait photography for a very long time. This style is dramatic, high in contrast, and emotional, making it the perfect genre for photographers of all kinds. Characteristics Of Hollywood Glamour Photography Hollywood glamour photography has a very specific style that can make your photos stand out in any gallery. You need to use a specific makeup and hairstyle look to successfully re-create the Hollywood effect. Hollywood glamour portraits are usually very high in contrast. They feature lots of dark shadows and very bright highlights. The models’ skin is often perfect.

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How To Shoot Fashion Editorial Photography

Commercial photography, fashion photography, and editorial photography all exist in the same universe. But they have significant differences. Fashion editorial photography focuses more on storytelling than advertising. It also offers more creative possibilities. Here’s all you need to know about how to shoot fashion editorial photography. WHAT IS AN EDITORIAL IN PHOTOGRAPHY?An editorial is a set of images that tell a story. These photos are made to accompany a certain piece of text. Unlike commercial photography, editorials are all about storytelling. This gives editorial photographers more creative freedom during their photoshoots. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FASHION AND EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY?Fashion

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Fundamentals Of The Fashion Photography: A Seminar By Jeff Rojas

Want to shoot fashion? Haven’t the faintest clue where to start? Join photographer and author, Jeff Rojas as he covers the fundamentals of the business of fashion photography in this B&H Event Space seminar. He’ll guide you through the core essentials of how to break into shooting fashion (i.e. establishing a team, how to contact modeling agencies, how to get published, etc.) and he’ll introduce three lighting setups you can use to kick off your career.

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Everyday Process And Workflow Of Beauty & Fashion Photographer | A Talk By Ruo Bing Li – Beauty & Fashion Photographer Followed By Q&A

Ruo Bing Li (MPS 2013 Digital Photography) is a beauty and fashion photographer based in New York. His work is known for a delicate painterly sensibility and regularly graces the covers of top fashion magazines around the world, such as Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, L’Officiel and Marie Claire. About Speaker: Born in YunNan, China, Ruo Bing Li was a quiet and observant child who used art as a way of expressing his emotions and feelings. With drawing, painting and other forms of creativity encompassing his childhood, Ruo Bing Li immigrated to Canada at the age of 16 and went on to

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Don’t Have DSLR? Here Are 12 Tips To Use Smartphone For Fashion Photography

People don’t normally think of using smartphones for fashion photography shoots. However, with the high-resolution cameras, these devices feature these days, they’re now more than capable of producing breath-taking images. With these few simple smartphone photography tips and tricks, you might not even need that DSLR for your next #OOTD. Develop A Theme When planning for your smartphone fashion photography shoot, feel free to collect pictures online and use them to create a mood board. Just think of it as a scrapbook where you keep everything that inspires you. The most popular online tools for creating a mood board include

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All You Need To Know About Glamour Photography And 6 Tips For Successful Glamour Shots

Picture an old Hollywood portrait of an actress from the mid-century. Think of the well-defined curves, the cheekbones carved with shadows, the classic beauty. That’s glamour photography. But glamour shots extend well beyond the traditional portraits of Hollywood stars. So where does the genre sit in modern photography? Read on for all you need to know about glamour photography. And how to get gorgeous glamour shots. WHAT IS GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY? Glamour photography focuses on the beauty of the person in the photograph. While it’s a standalone genre, that focus on beauty can inspire work in other genres as well. For

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What Is Fashion Photography: The Different Types Of Fashion Photography You Should Know

Fashion photography is as diverse as the clothing styles we wear. Here are the various fashion photography types you should know. Keep this list handy and you’ll soon be able to photograph models in any scenario. Popular Fashion Genres The type of outfit dictates how we shoot photos. And every fashion genre has a specific approach when it comes to imagery. Let’s find out what it takes to create pictures for each category. High Fashion Photography We’ve all heard of Gucci, Dior, and Chanel. Most of the content you’ll see from high fashion brands is in the form of advertisements.

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The I3: Images, Ideas, Inspiration | A Talk By Yulia Gorbachenko – Fashion And Beauty Photographer

Yulia Gorbachenko (MPS 2010 Digital Photography) is a fashion photographer whose commercial clients include Clinique, Garnier, Guess and L’Oreal, and whose work has been featured on international fashion magazine covers. Her talk is part of the i3: Images, Ideas, Inspiration lecture series, which features presentations by digital photographers, hardware and software developers and industry experts. Presented by MPS Digital Photography.

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