Author Archives: Thorsten

Minimal Gear and the Editorial Nude (NSFW)

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Thorsten

A couple of weeks ago, Sarah contacted us through Model Mayhem about photographing an editorial semi-nude photoshoot with her. We discussed a few concepts and confirmed a date. Last week Sarah flew in from Cleveland and we photographed at two … Continue reading →

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Photography Job Posting Myths

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Thorsten

Yesterday a local photographer friend emailed me this Craigslist Photographer Job Posting, and asking if this was a good prospect to pursue. Lets take a look at this ad and dissect it. My thoughts are in regular type, the ad … Continue reading →

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One Light Low Key Editorial Fashion Lighting

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Thorsten

A while back I shot this series of images for a local clothing designer and modeling agency. This was Hayley’s second time in front of the camera and I think she did an amazing job. The designer left it up … Continue reading →

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Editorial and Lookbook Fashion Shoot

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Thorsten

Four days ago, last Monday, Tim and I photographed Madina Vadache’s Spring 2011 collection. The week before, we all met and had a short production meeting. We discussed which model we would like to use as well as the shoot … Continue reading →

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Reviews: Creative Lighting for People Photography

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Thorsten

Last week we sent out a few copies of the video to several intermediate and commercial photographers, as well as a local art director. Today we received two new reviews of the “Creative Lighting for People Photography” lighting video. Additional … Continue reading →

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Nylon Panel/Beauty Dish/Octabox Ring Light for Portraits

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Thorsten

When we think of portrait lighting, the first lighting modifier that comes to mind is the softbox or octabox. While these two modifiers are very effective, Tim and I prefer to use variations of the octabox or perhaps the nylon … Continue reading →

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