Stephen Dantzig Photography

Award winning photographer and internationally renowned author Stephen Dantzig has been creating stunning images of beautiful women for over thirty years. He is the owner of the Hawaii School of Photography. His books and articles have often hinted at how to create stunning swimsuit images, but here, for the first time, are all of his tricks of the trade in one volume. “Photographing Swimwear: Lighting, Composition and Post-production” packs it all into just over 40 pages. All but one image were created in the beautiful Islands of Hawaii. Topics include:

* Working with models
* Natural Light and Reflectors
* Modifying Sunlight and Finding or Creating Open Shade
* Introducing Strobes to Your Outdoor Set
* Working With Sunsets
* Posing Your Model
* Compositional Components
* Shooting in RAW and the RAW Interface
* Frequently used Post-production Techniques

Limited stock–order now! This book will teach you how to create professional fashion, glamour and beauty photographs. You will learn: Chapter 1–Light and it’s various characteristics (What is light-Metering issues simplified-Quality of light-Color balance-Color temperature-The additive nature of light-Light ratios explained-Power fills-Reflected fills). Chapter 2–Studio Basics (Starting with one light source-Building a set one light at a time-Basic lighting styles). Chapter 3: Beyond the Basics–Intermediate Studio Techniques (The Beauty Headshot-Combining different sized light sources-the hard-soft technique-Making the most with what you have). Chapter 4: Advanced Studio Techniques (Fashion lighting-Commercial fashions-Editorial fashions-White on white-Creative applications of color temperature). Chapter 5: Outdoor Lighting (Magic Hour-Using light modifiers outdoors). Chapter 6: The Body Shot-Swimwear and Lingerie. Apendix: Working with models–Establishing trust on the set…AND MORE

This book will teach you the fundamental skills needed
to master—and modify—almost any outdoor lighting
situation. More importantly for today’s world, you’ll
learn how to create great outdoor portraits and fashion
images within the narrow range of digital capture. You
will learn: proper metering techniques; when and how
to use open shade; when and how to use different
reflectors; when and how to use scrims; how to use
strobes to fix many outdoor lighting problems; using
your shutter speed to control the look of your backdrop;
understanding and using the laws that govern light to
your benefit; combining scrims with strobes to create
the scene you want; shooting sunsets; when to trust
your camera’s built in flash; Photoshop tips on blending
modes and layer masks; tips for working with young
children; conducting a portrait business in the digital
world; and more…

Set of 20 images of Teresa Bringas.

Set of 20 images of Teresa Bringas.

Set of 20 images of Teresa Bringas.

Set of 20 images of Teresa Bringas.

Set of 20 images of Teresa Bringas.

Set of 20 images of Teresa Bringas.

Set of 20 images of Apryle.

Set of 20 images of Ashley-Cara.

Set of 20 images of Ashley-Cara.

Set of 20 images of various Hawaiian landscapes.

Set of 20 images of Midori Every.

Set of 20 images of Ruthchelle Melchor.

Set of 20 images of Ruthchelle Melchor.

Set of 20 images of Sanna Dioso.

Set of 20 images of Sanna Dioso.

Set of 20 images of Tishanna.

Images on this website are available for lease as stock for specific projects. E-mail me with the project details including how and where the image will be used and I’ll respond with a fee quote. Many thanks.

Steve

This lesson is a PDF file that will address two distinctly different lighting techniques that are
used to create vastly different images. The first will demonstrate one
technique that I use to create beauty and hair photographs while the second
will show one way to create a high fashion look. Each lesson will include step-
by-step instructions and diagrams that will allow you to easily recreate what
you see. As an added bonus, you will see a diagram and final image of a
glamour photograph that will tie the various lessons taught together.
Several critical concepts will be discussed during these lessons. The discussion
will focus on digital capture, so the exposure information detailed will help
you maintain detail in your digital images. However, the techniques [and
exposures] described will work beautifully if you are shooting transparency
film too. Still shooting negative film? Not to worry—you’ve got plenty of
“room” to work with so the lessons taught here will help you as well.

Set of 20 images of Naomye and Jahylnn

Sett of 20 images of Jenny.

New book! Learn the science and creative uses for one of the most versatile tools in any photographer’s toolkit: the softbox. Learn how and why they work and how to combine them with other light sources to unleash your creative control over your lighting–in the studio and on location! Order your signed copy here.

The basic executive portrait will fulfill all of your start-up or replacement image needs. The package includes the time needed to produce the outstanding photograph that you demand as well as the post-production retouching that completes the image. The basic package includes instant proofing and editing and your choice of one image to be used for business cards, brochures and on your section of your website. You will receive the image in color and converted to black and white as a high resolution [reproduction quality] 4”X5” tiff files on a DVD for printing purposes. You will also receive the same image sized for web use.

Additional images and associated post-production and usage rights related to the Basic Package.

The intermediate package includes everything in the basic package PLUS an 8”X10” high resolution image on a DVD for use and distribution in any and all press releases for an unlimited period of time [although I recommend commissioning a new portrait every three years].

Additional images and associated post-production and usage rights related to the Intermediate Package.

The deluxe package will cover most if not all of your business needs. It includes everything in the intermediate package PLUS usage rights for annual reports and editorial purposes—including magazine articles—for a period of two years. Advertising uses—beyond those specified herein are excluded.

Additional images and associated post-production and usage rights related to the Deluxe Package.

3 hours shooting time; unlimited number of digital images captured; five images including basic retouching; same five images sized for web use; self-promotional usage rights. Price INCLUDES Oahu General Excise Tax.

3 hours shooting time; unlimited number of digital images captured; five 8″X10″ hi-res images burned to a DVD including basic retouching; same five images sized for web use; self-promotional usage rights. Price INCLUDES Oahu General Excise Tax.

One hundred dollar non-refundable deposit for one photography seminar. Balance plus tax will be collected at the first seminar date.

A comprehensive guide to understanding this developmentally based alternative assessment of cognition. Includes the license to install the guide on one computer and print one copy of the book. The book and license will be e-mailed to you.

SIGNED COPIES! Back Cover reads: “Portrait lighting involves the interaction of many complex components, but Stephen Dantzig makes it simple to learn, showing you the hows and whys of portrait lighting and providing concise demonstrations to make learning easy. More advanced techniques are also included, allowing you to take your work to the next level with portraits that reflect your unique creative vision. Features:
Proper exposure techniques for digital photography
Placing the main light to create the desired pattern of light and shadow on your subject
Creating classic lighting patterns such as side lighting, Rembrandt lighting, loop lighting and butterfly lighting
Controlling the hardness and softness of your lighting
Techniques for using barre bulb lighting–or refining the look with spotlights, beauty dishes, or softboxes
Tips for controlling the color in your images for consistent results
Designing natural looking, one-light setups
Controlling light ratios with reflectors and other fill sources
Multi-light setups for precise, refined effects
Lighting the background of your portrait setup
Techniques for working with strobes when shooting outdoors
Postproduction techniques for enhancing and outputting your images
Putting it all together with techniques for fashion images, corporate head shots, and more”

LIMITED OFFER: Learn the basics of lighting in the studio and on location and then go in depth with outdoor location lighting with this SIGNED two book set!