February 2012
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January 2012
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Hol3s
most-awkward-moments:
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How i shot it #2
Another quick lighting set up. This was done in studio in between a shoot.
One of the models walked past the light source in the corner of the room and i really liked the way it backlit her. I noticed the rolling cart and decided to throw some of my equipment and bags on it as props. You can see an old 4x5 in the background ;) I like to dirty up the frame so i added a couple of c-stand in the...
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Dear time traveler.
I wish that when I was younger I could have met my current self. We would have sat down at a coffee shop so that I could explain life to young me in terms that only we would understand. It would have saved me a lot of hardship. You can listen to all the sage wisdom you want, but things only make sense when you can explain them to yourself in your own words. For instance, I’ve been told for three...
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A simple shoot.
Did a very simple shoot yesterday with a great model. Just a camera and two lenses. No strobes, just artificial light. Wardrobe was picked out by my MUA and I a couple days before. We went for a rebellious girl look. Location was Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. I think the shoot turned out great and met all out expectations. The wardrobe flowed well with its surroundings and the makeup...
How many people do you need to like your work?
You can’t target your work. The only people you can target your work to is people whom you already have worked with before.
You will never know what your employer is looking for when they are looking to hire someone. The only thing you can do is show them what you’re truly like through your work. You have to be present in your photograph so that others can get a feel of what they...
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The best camera. Your cellphone.
A lot of us get caught up in the latest and greatest craze of photo gear. I’ve noticed that a lot of people are forgetting about capturing a great image from the start. How many times have you heard people say..”Oh we will fix that in post” and “Photoshop can fix that”. Stop it. Stop trying to make everything in focus and sharp. Stop dumping money in gear. Stop...
WatchI wish that one day all my shoots will be a big party on the beach.
benwattsphoto:
Victoria’s Secret Swim Shoot … St Barts
With Candice Swanepoel, Maryna Linchuk & The Watts Crew
August 2011
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Flickrista and January projects.
For those who enjoy keeping up to date with some of the best photographer on flickr be sure to check out www.flickrista.com. The gentlemen who runs it does a great job of finding new work and bringing attention to those who deserve it. I’ll use the site for inspiration and to see what’s “in”. If you pay close attention you will notice shooting/retouching patterns that...
December 2011
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How I shot it 1
I wanted to share how i shot the above image to you guys, so here it goes. I’ve been using the beauty dish for just about every shoot since I got it. I really like the quality of light it produces on the facial features. Its a white dish so it’s still pretty soft compared to what a silver dish will put out. Also not very contrasty. I like to get a pretty flat RAW image and do the...
Back at this.
After many times back and forth using a blog I have decided to make a serious attempt to stick to it. Twitter is too short and my Facebook is typically followed by my friends who could careless about this.
For those that don’t know. I’m a 22 year old editorial and commercial photographer. In a short amount of time I have been fortunate enough to work closely with a few major...
April 2011
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Books to read
A lot of my friends ask me where i get motivation. Literature is my number one source when it comes to researching or learning something new. I’m not the most creative person so i rely on people around me for the boost. These two books are a must.
Relationships are everything. See how building them can have a positive effect on your business. Never Eat Alone
Hugh Macleod is a genius....
March 2011
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January 2011
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July 2010
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one forty plus: Simple. →
I wish that when I was younger I could have met my current self. We would have sat down at a coffee shop so that I could explain life to young me in terms that only we would understand. It would have saved me a lot of hardship.
You can listen to all the sage wisdom you want, but things only make…