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Paramount Lighting: Its history, and the technique to achieve it
January 16, 2025
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The history.
Paramount lighting is undoubtedly one of portrait photographer’s favorite, ever.
Its origins go back to the 1930’s, named after the renowned Paramount Pictures, and it all begun when director Josef von Sternberg started using this technique to lit Marlene Dietrich in his movies.
It became popular among photographers…
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Oliviero Toscani: anti conformist visionary
January 13, 2025
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One of the most acclaimed, discussed, and controversial photographers of our time, Oliviero Toscani.
His legacy will live forever thanks to his strong take on contemporary photography.
Oliviero Toscani is a creative force known for his bold ideas and outspoken views. He's a skilled communicator who challenges social and cultural…
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Natural Light in Portrait Photography
January 12, 2025
The inherent unpredictability of natural light presents both unique challenges and exciting opportunities for photographers. Throughout my photographic journey, I have consistently gravitated towards natural light as its dynamic qualities provide the means to cultivate a specific atmosphere and effectively translate my creative vision into compelling imagery
I find the…