Amazing Retro Ink Press Printing that blows the mind,

In a day when we expect to immediately see the image we captured in ever increasing pixel density I find a video that demonstrates a completely hand done printing process to be extremely refreshing.  The final quality of this print was mind blowing try capturing that kind of dynamic range with even the most expensive of digital backs.  Paul Taylor of Renaissance Press is truly an artisan of the highest degree and the fact that he is keeping this process alive.  Watching his hands at work as the flew across the metal plate etching was amazing.  Please watch and enjoy and as always stay sexy!!!

Guest Blog Wednesday featuring John Loengard!

Here for your viewing pleasure is a guest blog post from ScottKelby.com by John Loengard. The reason I bring his insights to you is because he is so highly revered by one of my favorite photographers, Joe McNally. He gives some great insight into why he was such a successful editor. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to check out the links for Scott Kelby and Joe McNally.


It’s Guest Blog Wednesday featuring John Loengard!

Gregory Heisler whiteboards his Rudy Giuliani Time Magazine cover

Check out another great whiteboard presentation by Gregory Heisler. This guy is so down to earth and a great teacher. I really appreciate that he is willing to share his techniques on lighting since I might not ever get the chance to photograph Giuliani in my lifetime. Enjoy and stay sexy.

Commercial Photographer Joey Lawrence - Photography Techniques

A great interview with an extremely talented young photographer who is able to capture some amazing images. I think there is some great wisdom in the things he has to say even at his twenty years young.

Commercial Photographer Joey Lawrence - Photography Techniques

Independence Day for the Greatest Nation on Earth

As we venture closer and closer to the day when we celebrate our independence from another nation I ask that we should all reflect upon what we have as Americans. Whether we differ in mind or spirit we live in a nation that embraces diversity of people and backgrounds. This great country beckons for us to become what we want to be and does not choose our lot in life. Through sweat and hard labor we can shape our futures and not have an oppressive government determine our future for us. We each pull ourselves up by our bootstraps daily and venture into the great nation hopefully not asking what this country can do for us but what can we do for ourselves. This is the greatest nation on earth just ask all of those who wait patiently to gain admittance as citizens so they can realize their dreams for themselves, their family and their new country. We are truly fortunate to live in this great land from sea to shining sea. Please view the link below it is inspiring.

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Gregory Heisler shooting Derek Jeter. This guy shoots as many covers as a tourist takes photos at Disneyland. He is phenomenal in his approach to lighting a scene and meticulous. This is what can be accomplished when you have a mastery over light and Profot would not pick just anyone to represent them. The thing about this lighting setup is that it is really subdued and subtle. See what you think and stay sexy.

Chase Jarvis TECH: Complete Workflow for Photo and Video

If you hold yourself out to be a pro or just really want to make sure all of those family photos are preserved and will not disappear with the next act of God then check out this excellent video form Case Jarvis and his workflow. I emulate much of this workflow just on a smaller scale since Reebok and Nike have not contacted me yet for a five figure corporate shoot. There is no excuse for screwing up a clients images if you are being paid by loosing them under any circumstance. Educate yourself then conquer the world. Stay sexy ya'll.