Oliver Platt by Brian Smith chosen for American Photography 28 Awards. Platt was photographed for Art & Soul which features Brian Smith’s portrait photography of celebrities from the entertainment industry including film, television, music and stage paired with their personal testimonials expressing the importance of the arts in our culture and the positive impact it […]
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For the past six months I’ve been hard at work on my second book ‘Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous‘ Coming this fall from Peachpit Publishing’s New Riders, the book that’s actually 30+ years in the making. Drawing upon the best lessons I’ve learned over the last three decades photographing
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THE BUSINESS OF EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY published on PHOTOSHELTER EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT RATES have traditionally been lower than rates paid for commercial and corporate photography but with the caveat that you own the work and can re-license it after it appears in the magazine. The best photographs of any subject can get licensed again and again
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LowePro Photographer Brian Smith ‘The Art of Personality’ from an interview originally posted by Lowepro LOWEPRO: Describe the moment or event that inspired your decision to become a photographer. I was hooked at 20 when my first published magazine photograph ran in LIFE magazine. LOWEPRO: What is your favorite photography tip to share with other
Brian Smith Celebrity and Star Athlete Portrait Photographer from Leaf User: Brian Smith’s 25-year career definitely hasn’t been dull. His broad range of work was honed during his 10 years as a news photographer, culminating in being awarded the Pulitzer Prize. “That was my training ground,” he reflects, “Newspaper photography lets you shoot a lot
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