E078 Black - LightSource Photography Podcast

Commercial photographer Kareem Black speaks with Bill and Ed about his career and his work.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Kareem Black, commercial celebrity and music photographer.

LightSource Episode 78 (Interview Series) [45:44 minutes]

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Bill and Ed discuss:
Ed creates custom Pokemon cards
Ed getting a new iPhone
Mark Wallace tweets his studio session
StockFocus iphone app for istockphoto
Light for iPhone
Animoto for iPhone
iPhone compatibility gallery
Canon issues a firmware update for the 5D Mark II
Annie Liebovitz does a portrait session for Profoto
Bill takes the Orbis ringflash to a party

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Special Guest Kareem Black discusses:
Born and raised in Philly
How he began his career in New York
Going from fashion to music and celebrity work
Getting attention in New York City
The importance of shooting what you love
Being a people person and the importance of networking
Doing a sticker campaign
When you need an agent
Forming a personal style
The moment around the moment
How to capture genuine moments with your subject
Building a relationship with your subject
Shooting without a plan
Being ignorant about pop culture helps celebrity photography
Deciding on a location
Studio vs. Location shooting
Using less lighting
Not letting the technique hinder the shot
Evaluating the natural light of a scene
Old school post processing

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