Tag Archives: editorial photography

Mar
16
2010

The Jeff Bridges Experience

Fade In magazine had hired me to create a portrait of Jeff Bridges for their cover, along with images for the feature story in the upcoming issue. And with all the Oscar buzz in the air the pressure was on.

By Jerry Avenaim | Posted in Fashion photographers and assignments, Photography Talk and Discussion, The Actors Alley | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (23)
Feb
16
2010

To Retouch or Not to Retouch

“But how I shoot, my lighting, my choice of camera and lens, that’s all my decision. Blame me if you think I should have retouched and retouched and retouched, but I think these women look beautiful just the way they are.”

By Jerry Avenaim | Posted in Fashion photographers and assignments, Photography Talk and Discussion | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (3)
Feb
02
2010

A Photographers Portfolio

A photography portfolio is not simply a collection of a photographer’s best work, it’s also a presentation engineered to tell a story that has a beginning, middle, and end.

By Jerry Avenaim | Posted in Photography Talk and Discussion, Photography Tips and Tricks, Photography Workshops and Private Instruction, The Models Corner | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (1)
Jan
12
2010

The Importance of Repeatable Photography

I can only imagine what it’s like now — going to Milan or Paris like we did back in the day and knocking on Vogue’s door. Can you imagine Franca Sozzani or Ariela Goggi saying back then, Send me your link and we’ll take a look. -Jeff Berlin

By Jeff Berlin | Posted in Fashion photographers and assignments, Photography Talk and Discussion, Photography Tips and Tricks | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (16)
Dec
29
2009

My top 5 Photography Articles of 2009

As we approach a new year and a new decade, I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a joyous, healthy and very prosperous future. I look forward to sharing many photography tips, tricks and observations in the new year. In the meantime, here are some of my favorite articles from 2009. 1.) Fellowship [...]

By Jerry Avenaim | Posted in Fashion photographers and assignments, Fashion photography videos - Behind the scenes, Fashion photography videos - How to, Photography Lighting Techniques, Photography Talk and Discussion, Photography Tips and Tricks, Photography Workshops and Private Instruction, Television Shows | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)
Nov
15
2008

Dynamic Lighting on Location

As a celebrity photographer you face many challenges. Photographing celebrities on location both indoors and out can prove to be quite an experience. When using flash indoors or out, expose your subject with the aperture and your background with your shutter speed. This will equally balance the mixture of light. Nobody seems to be able [...]

By Jerry Avenaim | Posted in Photography Lighting Techniques, Photography Talk and Discussion, Photography Tips and Tricks, Photography Workshops and Private Instruction | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (14)
Nov
14
2008

Understanding Professional Modeling and Getting Started.

Fashion models in the past had to be about 5′ 9″ and a certain dress size. Men were always 6 foot and a 40 regular. And of course you had to be beautiful. The reason for the standard height and size was that fashion designers made dress and suit samples in one size and it [...]

By Jerry Avenaim | Posted in Photography Talk and Discussion, The Models Corner | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)
Nov
12
2008

Do you have a photography question?

If you have a photography, lighting or even business related question or suggestion for an article, please post it here, and I will either give you the the answer as best as I can. Or, I’ll put it in the queue for an article Jerry Avenaim

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