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Archive for the ‘Photography’ Category

Wonderful mood – how to create a diva?

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Its the continued series of sensual studio shots. It worked out very well with Katya from Model Mayhem. The basic idea was to build a diva-like portrait. However, the lighting was overdone in a way, but high contrast was not as bad in the end. While playing around with a monochrome filter and a heavy dark treatment a more graphic appearence developed over time. It’s in the direction of  wood carving now. How do you feel about that?

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The colored pictures show the beautiful eyes and lips as well as the sensual mimics and a wonderful smile.

enjoy!

Emotional low-key portraits, monochrome vs. color

Monday, January 25th, 2010

one of my most recent shootings together with the model Nika and a new make-up artist in town, Hatoe. Hatoe stepped in on short notice and did a wonderful job. This time we got another wonderful model on set: The black and beautiful Ibanez SA guitar which was a burner.. together with Nika. The initial idea was to go for another monochrome line with smokey eyes, nude lips and light-edges…

We tried to produce more emotional images. The idea worked out well since Nika is such a cute person to work with. But see some of the results by clicking below:

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Post production was experimental and completely done with Paintshop Pro X2, you will see some more detail of the postproduction in the upcoming tutorial on skin and beauty retouche with Paintshop Pro X2. See you soon!

Paint Shop Pro Photo Ultimate

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Vollversion Paint Shop Pro Photo Ultimate / vX2 / Windows / deutsch / CD Mini box

Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate enthält alle erforderlichen Werkzeuge und Funktionen für den digitalen Foto Workflow. Dank  der vielen 1-Klick-Fotokorrekturen lassen sich gängige Fotofehler (rote Augen, Farbe, Schärfe) schnell und einfach korrigieren. Mit den Make-Up-Werkzeugen können Sie Zähne weißer wirken lassen, Hautunreinheiten spurlos zum Verschwinden bringen und allen Personen auf Ihren Fotos einen gesunden, makellosen Teint verleihen. Mit zunehmender Übung können Sie die Leistungsstärke der vielen professionellen Funktionen nutzen – beispielsweise die HDR-Fotozusammensetzung oder die Werkzeuge für Histogramm-, Kurven- und Ebenenanpassungen.

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If you just need a gift…

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Find selected fine art prints out of my work and decide if you want a Matted Print, Laminated Print, Mounted Print, Canvas Print, Framed Print, Poster send to you.

Finely-crafted custom frames create stunning art pieces from RedBubble prints. Frames are crafted from quality timbers in a range of finishes. A white, off-white or black matte surrounds the print to emphasize the artist’s work and bring the piece to life. Premium ultra-clear perspex in front provides a superior finish and means the piece is lighter and easier for you to move without breaking.

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MetroBlinks I- Vernissage im “Gemischtes”

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

MetroBlinks präsentiert in einer Gruppenaustellung Architektur und Momentaufnahmen aus dem großstädtischen Alltag, die in den Metropolen der Welt eingefangen wurden. Metropolen wie New York, Seoul, Berlin und Barcelona liefern die Szenerie, in der sich Alltägliches und Typisches manifestiert.

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Fotomodelposen: Über 600 Abbildungen / Posen, Tipps und Tricks (Broschiert)

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Fotomodelposen: Über 600 Abbildungen / Posen, Tipps und Tricks

Mehr als 600 Abbildungen/Posen, Tipps und Tricks.
Dieser Model Posing Collector ist eine einfache und wirkungsvolle Hilfe für Model, Fotograf, Agentur oder Auftraggeber.  Die Vielzahl und Genauigkeit der hier zusammengestellten Posen bringt Inspiration und Klarheit für die Gestaltung der unterschiedlichsten Fotoproduktionen.

Robust und durchdacht ausgestattet: Das Format 17 x 22cm passt in jede Fototasche und als Paperback ist es elastisch und gut verstaubar. Es ist konzipiert als effektives Arbeitsmittel für Studio, Indoor, Outdoor, überall.

Warum denn immer die gleichen Posen fotografieren? Einfach ausprobieren und experimentieren.  So wird jedes Shooting spannend und neu. Der Inhalt:  Mehr als 600 Posen – thematisch geordnet: – Portraitposen – Bodenposen: knieend, liegend und in der Hocke – Posen im Stehen – Posen mit Accessoires, z.B. Stuhl und Hocker – mystische Posen – Beschreibung typischer Posenfehler mit Falsch/Richtig-Abbildung… (more…)

500 Model Poses: The Ultimate Library of Professional-quality Photo Poses All on White Backgrounds with Clipping Marks (Taschenbuch)

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

500 Model Poses: The Ultimate Library of Professional-quality Photo Poses All on White Backgrounds with Clipping MarksTo create powerful, persuasive messages in the digital age you need to include human characters. Photographing live models is a slow, expensive process, but 500 Model Poses gives you a better alternative. It provides the images you need here and now. Taking advantage of maximum variety at the minimum of outlay, you can create stunning work simply by using this huge array of high-resolution images and handy references.

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Workshop: A walk in a dream…

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

There will be a workshop at 11th August at this wonderful location. A limited number of photographers and a few models will explore the beautiful landscape, find the right corner to arrange minimalistic lighting to capture beauty in terms of human nature.

See the location capured during a walk through this amazing park… I missed a model posing around, all the time.

So, who will join me now, to have an incedible romantic shoot in this park while learning to arrange minimalistic strobe lights to illuminate the set?

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I will reveal the secret where in Germany this place is ( to a photographer and/or  model after (s)he would apply…).
Thanks for passing by.

50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers: Easy-to-Follow Lighting Designs and Diagrams (Paperback)

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

50 Lighting Setups for Portrait Photographers: Easy-to-Follow Lighting Designs and Diagrams

“A fascinating and enjoyable read. It’s an excellent ready reference you’ll come back to.”  —PhotographyVoice.com

Product DescriptionThis cookbook-style guide to portrait lighting contains all the ingredients necessary for a successful photo shoot. With 60 two-page spreads highlighting the techniques used to create stunning portraits alongside the portraits themselves, aspiring photographers will have a clear sense of both the “how” and the “why” of good lighting. Difficult questions such as How can I downplay a double chin and dark shadows under the eyes? and How can I produce a soft, romantic feel in a woman’s portrait? Are addressed and resolved in this no-nonsense guide to good lighting.

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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

From the Manufacturer
The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.8D is a high-performance lens with the following specifications: Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups Closest Focusing: 045m/1.5ft. Filter Size: 52mm Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.7 in. Weight: 7.9oz. Product Description
A compact and fast lens that is perfect for travel and portrait pictures, as well as general photography / f/1.8D / 50mm / Compatible with 52mm Filters Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control

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