Conversations at the intersection of photography, art, modeling, business and technology...
Many wannabe “models” tell me Supermodel Miranda Kerr is their “role model”. That’s a good one – aspiring to be like Miranda can’t be bad at all. This is why you will NEVER be Miranda Kerr though: – She’s a sweetie to shoot with and carries out the most ridiculous jobs with grace, professionalism and [...]
Very Very clever way of maximizing their social media presence. It almost makes you upload a picture or tweet or make some mention. Look! I’m mentioning it. Where did I find it? On social media Then look at the bottom “If you’re waiting for a sign – THIS IS IT.” No ordinary truckers these – keep on [...]
FROM PART I of this story – Fashion influence has made its way from the runway to the streets thanks to savvy bloggers and street fashion photographers. Fashion photographers on the street like Sartorialist, Garance Dore, Street Peeper, Ivan Rodic, Facehunter, and Jak and Jil went on the street, armed with only a digital camera, [...]
Street style has officially made a mark in the fashion industry, with veterans Amanda Brooks, Taylor Tomasi Hill, Shala Monroque, Sarah Rutson, and more, giving fashionistas innovative fashions to aspire to. Fashion influence has made its way from the runway to the streets thanks to savvy bloggers and street fashion photographers. Fashion photographers on the [...]
Talk about being specific. Talk about being in a narrowly defined niche. Talk about having branding that is so clear, no one would mistake it for anything else. This photography studio based in Yorkshire UK has niches that are very clearly defined and headlined in the two names of their two businesses: The first is [...]
Head On Photo Festival Returns 4 May – 3 June 2012 Guess Who’s Coming to Town? Among the very special guests at the festival in May will be Magnum photographer David Alan Harvey (curator of Burn Magazine) for the world premiere of his latest exhibition and to run an exclusive intensive 5 day workshop. Contact for details Head On Photo Festival is Sydney’s [...]
In 2009, the Wisconsin Tourism Federation’s biggest problem wasn’t finding a way to attract more people to Wisconsin (USA); it was the realization that its initials were now slang abbreviation for “What the F—?” The WTF from America’s Dairyland has been around since 1979, so it likely predates the internet meme WTF. The organization changed [...]
With their eyes looking ever so slightly up to meet the camera’s lens, Lee Jeffries’ subjects elicit an emotional response from those of us who come across their portraits. The furrows in their brows, the folds of their eye-lids, the dirt beneath their nails, the way their hair hangs about their faces, their gazes and hands [...]
Kulula Airline (Zulu for ‘easily’) is South Africa’s first low fare airline. It first took flight in 2001. How to build your own niche: With a small fleet of aircraft, which consisted of one Boeing 737-200 (118 seats), one Boeing 737-300 (136 seats), seven Boeing 737-400′s (162 seats) and two 737-800′s (186 seats) getting noticed would be their biggest [...]
Today’s post is not directly related to photography, but a demonstration of the amazing observational faculties, the creative genius and the transformation of existing environments into stunning art galleries & perfomance spaces for ordinary folk. It serves as a inspiration and wake-up call for artists, writers, photographers and creative folks of all genres everywhere. And it proves [...]
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- How do those great photographers have so much fun - and get paid for it? In large sacks of cash?
- How do YOU get started doing exactly the same?
- How do get unbiased advice on gear & tips & techniques that save you money, time & headaches?
- And, importantly, where can you get this without opening your wallet?
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