Recent Professional Works

[JoeKitchen]

Will then, just to be safe, you should probably check into copyright laws for taking pictures where buildings appear that were designed by architects and paid for by private companies. You surely don't want to infringe on anybody's rights.

That law states that the copyrighting or trademarking of a piece of architecture does prohibit in any way the creation of separate 2-D art works of that structure (photographs, drawings, etc) nor does it mean that the architect or designer has the right to use those images without consent of the artist, and it does not have to proven to be a separate piece of art (it is assumed by law to be).  Recent examples that have made it to court have dealt with the use of the Flat Iron Building and the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.  Both cases, the land owners lost.  That is not to say, however, that using an image taken from public land in a way that violates the right of publicity of the building or land owners is allowed by law; in that case you could get into trouble. 

The law is very specific here to talk about architecture; sculpture is not considered architecture and therefore photographers do not have the same rights as it pertains to copyright and usage.  

[PdF]

200cm Octabox in front of the model, camera right. Large black reflector in front of model, camera left. Behind were two 4x6' softboxes, one on either side, quite high and angled down towards model.

We are far from the generally used conventional for the portrait. Finally something of rafraichissant and staff. It is not necessarily necessary to show academicism for the photography of portrait. This is very good, Graham.

PdF

[TMARK]

This is, in my humble opinion, a great shot.  The best I've seen you post.  Again, IMHO.

[ChristopherBarrett]

Ditto.  I love how this tiptoes the line between the sensual and the macabre.

Nice, G.

[feppe]

Ditto.  I love how this tiptoes the line between the sensual and the macabre.

Nice, G.

And here I thought I was the only one who loved it...

[klane]

I love it too, especially the subtle blueish light on the right side of her face.

[BobDavid]

That law states that the copyrighting or trademarking of a piece of architecture does prohibit in any way the creation of separate 2-D art works of that structure (photographs, drawings, etc) nor does it mean that the architect or designer has the right to use those images without consent of the artist, and it does not have to proven to be a separate piece of art (it is assumed by law to be).  Recent examples that have made it to court have dealt with the use of the Flat Iron Building and the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.  Both cases, the land owners lost.  That is not to say, however, that using an image taken from public land in a way that violates the right of publicity of the building or land owners is allowed by law; in that case you could get into trouble. 

The law is very specific here to talk about architecture; sculpture is not considered architecture and therefore photographers do not have the same rights as it pertains to copyright and usage.  

Now here's a legal beagle wagging his tail.

[NikolaBorissov]

"La Bohéme" for MODA magazine 09/2010
H4D-40 + 35-90 + Profoto B2 + mola beauty dish
rear curtain sync with PW TT1 + TT5

[NikolaBorissov]

Maxim 09/2010 & ELLE 09/2010
Kinda boring, but hey - you gotta do what you gotta do

[Dick Roadnight]

Maxim 09/2010 & ELLE 09/2010
Kinda boring, but hey - you gotta do what you gotta do

You have to find beautiful young ladies boring to work with them, as, if you do not they feel threatened?

...so it helps if you are female, gay or over the hill.

I am 61 and work with young ladies, as my wife has a dance/gym school, which I hope will be a major asset for my photographic business.

Does this kind of work pay the bills, or are you supposed to think it is an honor and a privilege to get credits in global mags?

...and as a photographer (and a male who is not totally over-the-hill) I think the pictures are great.

Some on this forum would think that any photo that is correctly exposed and sharp (rather than "artistic") is "boring"

Unless you want to see the skin texture, every hair and every stitch in the clothing there is not a great deal of detail in these pictures to require high-res, but what minimum res would they want for this type of work?

[Rob C]

Bored, tired, gay, disinterested in women.

I don’t think that works. I’m not gay, but as far as I can see, it is gay gentlemen who have been the loudest noise in fashion design. Seems a plus. Age – well, when you feel stupid trying to flirt, are aware that you are, indeed, trying, then you know it’s time to retire.

Regarding the two shots: they could have been better in two ways, the first one if the girl hadn’t been wearing an enormous bra underneath her top and, in the second one, if the photographer had been using an M digi – there would have been the added bonus of moiré seasoning to the dish…

;-)

Rob C

PS Posted on the cut'n'paste principle, avoiding the prison box.

[Rob C]

Maxim 09/2010 & ELLE 09/2010
Kinda boring, but hey - you gotta do what you gotta do

NEVER say things like that in public, even if you think you might be joking. Neither ELLE nor MAXIM will see it that way.

Rob C

[Frank Doorhof]

Lovely Nikola

A few from today from me.

[Professional]

Lovely Nikola

A few from today from me.

Cool Frank, i love those, moody and cold comfortable colors and simple with your usual lighting skill master, well done!

[BobDavid]

Nice job, Frank. I particuarly like the first and third images. Great color and mood. Next time you come to FLA, you'll have to stop by for more barbeque ribs. By the way, did you try out the grid with the Octabank?

[Frank Doorhof]

Oh I'll be back in March if all goes as planned, want to visit Photoshop world
Loved to have diner over at your place, but next time let's swim.

These are shot with the eggcrates from Lighttools indeed, very nice material.

[christoph duepper]

Print`s not dead!

www.cheers-magazine.com

Cheers,

Christoph

[Rob C]

Print`s not dead!

www.cheers-magazine.com

Cheers,

Christoph

But what the hell are they trying to communicate?

Rob C

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

But what the hell are they trying to communicate?

Rob C

Are they trying to communicate?

Eric

[MichaelEzra]

Just added a small update to my website
www.michaelezra.com -goto-> exhibits -goto-> Concept of Form