Tag Archives: modeling photography

Jan
04
2010

Photography and the Art of Discipline

During this interview I surprised myself, realizing what I could have witnessed firsthand during my years in photography world. This decade has seen a great evolution in how we create photographs, most notably film vs. digital. Photographers state they are “going back to film” while others sing the praises of digital and what can be done in post production. At times I feel like I am straddling the 38th parallel in this debate because I am, and always will be, a double agent.

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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 in [...]

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Dec
10
2009

Photography Lighting – White on White

In photography, we the photographers are often asked to shoot on a white seamless background (or a cove). One of the most challenging shots in fashion, advertising, and catalog photography is to photograph a subject wearing white clothing on a white cove with perfect separation.  In images I have seen by others, there is often [...]

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Nov
19
2009

Fellowship in Photography

Earlier this year, I was giving a lecture and conducting a live cover photo shoot at Samy’s Camera here in Los Angeles for photographers of all levels. I began the lecture with a statement that was so simple, so earnest, you would expect to hear it from your own mother.  I asked each attendee [...]

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Oct
10
2009

Fashion Photographer on Germany’s Next Top Model

What a great summer it has been. I wish I could have been more proactive in my writing but that has been quite the challenge with all the assignments and television shows I’ve been doing this year. I will do my best to follow this up with all the goings on since my last entry. [...]

By Jerry Avenaim | Posted in Fashion photography videos - Behind the scenes, Fashion photography videos - How to, Photography Talk and Discussion, Photography Workshops and Private Instruction, Television Shows, The Models Corner | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (7)
Nov
29
2008

Simple Lighting Solution

Here is a simple lighting solution when you’re faced with shooting a fashion photograph or a beauty shot using only natural light – at high noon!
This image could have been difficult, but I made it as simple as it gets. It used to be when shooting catalog, editorial, or just about anything using sunlight, I [...]

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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 was [...]

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Nov
13
2008

Headshots and how to prepare.

Indeed all headshot photographers are different, so I wanted to share what works best in my experience as a celebrity photographer.
When hair and make up is provided you should always arrive with a clean face and your hair ready to be styled, no gels, sprays etc. just clean and ready. It is also helpful to [...]

By Jerry Avenaim | Posted in Photography Talk and Discussion, Photography Workshops and Private Instruction, The Actors Alley | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (8)
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