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Lawrence Marshall

Australia
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.62
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 18.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.2
  • Total Questions 105
 Can answer questions about many areas.Portaiture,Glamour,Landscapes,Live rock bands, Publicty, Editorial and Fine Art Photography. B&W exposure,processing and printing and the materials involved.Toning and dying B&W materials,especially the Colorvir process.Using High contrast ortho film.Intaglio printmaking.Presentation of Photographs.Exhibiting Photography.Photographing Paintings and other two dimensional Art.

Akshay Singh Jamwal

India
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 51.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 90.8
  • Total Questions 153
 I'm a professional photographer and I can answer questions questions relating to SLRs (35mm or DSLRs) and general photographic technique. I'll be happy to share my knowledge with anybody who's looking to learn or is just plain confused about something. Questions about studio lighting, studio flashes, and flashguns are also welcome. Questions about theory (e.g. colour theory, guidelines behind composition, depth of field, etc.) are welcome as well. Digital photography also involves some amount of post-processing using an image editing application such as Adobe Photoshop; a program that I am proficient with. I cannot answer typical generic questions, viz. "Which is the best camera?," as the short and sweet answer to questions such as those is "There is no such thing." Furthermore, there is a lot of literature available on the web pertaining to the same. Also, please do not ask me for camera recommendations based on a budget.

One Take Photography

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 23.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 12.2
  • Total Questions 5
 An experienced headshot & glamour photographer, Brian Cantor is the senior studio manager of One Take Photography & Media Services, LLC and www.OneTakePhoto.com in Beverly Hills, California.

Brian is available to answer questions pertaining to the entertainment industry in general, questions from aspiring actors/actresses seeking to begin a career in the industry, and questions regarding the effective shooting of headshots and modeling portfolios.

Brian works with actors and models as they seek to make their break in the Hollywood film and TV industries, and he sometimes promotes his most serious clients to talent agents, managers, & casting directors in the business. Brian can not answer questions pertaining to “guaranteed overnight success” in the entertainment industry. Although he will help his clients to establish connections within the industry, Brian Cantor is not a talent agent.

Steve Meltzer

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Response Time(hr) 8.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.9
  • Total Questions 597
 I am a professional photographer and I've been shooting for newspapers, magazines, commercial clients and artists for over 30 years. I have shot stock photography for dozens of years and in 1977 created West Stock (Seattle, WA) which was one of the first to produce stock photo CDs and later one of the first to establish an online stock photo slaes site. I have a new book on digital photography "PHOTOGRAPHING ARTS, CRAFTS AND COLLECTIBLES (Lark Books, 2007)which is available at Amazon.com, eBay.com and in bookstores like Barnes & Noble and Borders. I have another book, CAPTURE THE LIGHT which will be puiblished in November, 2008. I write 20-30 feature articles and columns for regional and national publications a year. My education includes studying with photographers like Cornell Capa, Duane Michels and Oliver Gagliani (from the Ansel Adams Center.)

Barry Benjamin

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 75.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 35.8
  • Total Questions 70
 I can answer basic questions about using any camera, but I am very familiar with most of the Nikon FILM cameras up to the FP 5. I have some background in advertising and marketing so I know something about placement of the object or person that would be the main focus of the photo. I did quite a bit of in home family portrature when I had my own studio in the '80s and '90s. I also did some product and commercial photography. I took most of the marketing photos for my families hotels in The Bahamas over the last 20 years so I have some experience about what 'sells' in the travel/hospitality industry.

Joe Appel

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 10.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 99.4
  • Total Questions 396
 I can answer questions related to many areas of photography, but most specifically relating to photojournalism. I can also offer advice on digital photography in general.

Mark Gluckman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 12.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 89.5
  • Total Questions 367
 I can answer questions about all social photography (wedding, corporate, b`nai mitzvah). All general questions about digital photography and, of course, film. Photojournalistic and travel photo questions can also be asked as that is another specialty of mine.

David Silver

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Response Time(hr) 43.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.2
  • Total Questions 900
 I'm an expert on all types of antique, classic, and contemporary cameras, as well as the general history of photography. Everything from ancient box cameras to modern single-lens-reflex; from simple Kodaks to sophisticated Leica and Nikon; from glass plates and roll film to movie and 35mm. I can identify and appraise them, explain how they work, and offer insights on their restoration and care. I can also provide historical background on vintage cameras and equipment, and guidelines on their purchase and sale.

Alister Benn

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 I am a professional landscape photographer specializing in Night Photography. I can answer technical questions on Night Photography techniques such as; How to take star trails, focussing at night, composing at night, hyper focal distance, ISO settings, stacking star trails, white balance issues. essentially anything to do with the "How To" In addition to capture issues, I can also answer questions on processing, controlling noise, sharpening, blending multiple exposures, stacking software, HDR, Lightroom & Photoshop.

Dave Mahan

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 5.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.0
  • Total Questions 2
 I can answer technical questions about camera operation, natural lighting, studio lighting, flash lighting, post-production, and software operation. I also can answer more subjective questions such as those on composition, stylization, inspiration, self-promotion, and equipment purchases. I am more than able to answer questions on any level of expertise from working professional to purely hobbyist.

Steve Ramsden

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 Wedding Photography related questions General Photography related questions

Ken

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.50
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 9.50
  • Response Time(hr) 69.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 3.6
  • Total Questions 8
 I can answer questions as an expert in all areas of individual and model photography, model portfolio development and model/photographer networking. I can address your questions about child, teen and adult model photography, developing a model portfolio, doing a location and studio photo shoots, finding a professional photographer, difference between a professional photographer, amateur photographer and "Guy with Camera, what you should or shouldn't expect to pay for a professional photographer, pros and cons of nude photography, photo editing and more ...

Mikael Barnard

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 18.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 7.4
  • Total Questions 212
 Please note due to a large volume of questions to which I either cannot or do not wish to answer please be advised I will only answer questions pertaining to alternative photographic processes, questions in other areas of photography will be rejected. However, if it's information on alternative photographic processes you're after...!

Dave Powell

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 22.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 19.2
  • Total Questions 6
 My specialty is highly atmospheric digital-infrared photography, and I'd love to answer questions about digital-IR equipment and procedures. I can also help people understand classic "old-photog" techniques (like "Sunny 16 Exposure" and "Hyperfocal Focusing")... which are still useful today. I can answer questions about processing, improving, manipulating, and printing digital photos with programs like Photoshop. I'm an inveterate tinkerer, and may be able to answer questions about making one's own photo equipment (such as DIY special-effect filters, close-up adapters, and pin-hole cameras); about doing super-closeup macro photography (film or digital); and about using older lenses on cameras made by different manufacturers (such as Nikon lenses on Canon bodies and Pentax lenses on Olympus bodies. I can answer general purchasing questions, such as "Can any of the digital SLRs use my old Minolta film lenses?" But as others have noted, nobody can identify the "best" camera for another person. That calls for extensive web research plus hands-on time in a good camera store. (But I can point to great web resources for doing this research!)

Larry Maupin

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.92
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Politeness 9.94
  • Response Time(hr) 15.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.2
  • Total Questions 193
 I am a published professional photographer specializing in landscape, garden and horticultural photography. My skills range from intimate floral macrophotography to grand landscapes. I have a complete "digital darkroom" for creating, enhancing and manipulating digital photos, and I would enjoy sharing what I know with anyone who wants to learn.

Eva Rinaldi

Australia
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Response Time(hr) N/A
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) N/A
  • Total Questions 0
 I can answer questions about celebrity and live music photography. I am semi-technical, and can answer only semi technical questions. I can assist both new and more experienced photographers. I can answer most news media type questions on the industry, covering positive and negative aspects of the photography and celebrity photography industry.

Dave Nyce

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Response Time(hr) 5.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.7
  • Total Questions 361
 I have used SLR cameras for 30 years and have taught classes on photography at work for my co-workers. I had a darkroom for 20 years, but now am using mostly digital cameras. I can answer questions on equipment and techniques for photography, but am not an expert on specific model numbers of cameras or accessories.

Andrew J Beebe

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 30.3
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 6.0
  • Total Questions 15
 I can answer all photography questions, but more specifically those related to wildlife photography.

Martin Seymour

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.74
  • Clarity of Response 9.76
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 43.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 31.7
  • Total Questions 271
 I have worked in most aspects of still photography, using film and the wet process for 50 years. Employing all film formats 35mm to 8x10 sizes, I went over partly to digital cameras in 02, also PC editing of pictures. I still find film work more demanding , as you have to get it right at the start with no auto settings on the camera to cover my mistakes. Pictorial work is my personal interest. Its is not a good idea for me to suggest a particular make of equipment just a type, and its uses.

Tim Hrabia

Canada
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 45.4
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 40.6
  • Total Questions 65
 Picture quality problems and ideas for shooting great pictures.

Wedding Photographics

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 7.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.5
  • Total Questions 155
 I have over 30 years of wedding photography experience. I can comprehensively answer questions relating directly to the art, science and business of wedding photography. Photoshop and other photo editing software and wedding album design and assembly. My website http://www.weddingphotographics.net

Kent Staubus

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.86
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 19.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 15.8
  • Total Questions 363
 I am an experienced outdoor photographer that sometimes sells photo`s on a free lance basis. My knowledge base includes 35mm, medium format, landscapes, wildlife photo`s, and rural subjects such as country churches and farmers/ranchers/ hunters.

Eric C. M. Basir

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.66
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 12.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 11.7
  • Total Questions 237
 12 years of full time experience as a digital photo retoucher for companies of all sizes, including United Airlines, K-Mart. Ask me about anything related to working on your photos: Color, contrast, manipulation, restoration, software, hardware.

Richard C Furman

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 9.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 0.7
  • Total Questions 2
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Pat G

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 3.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 5.0
  • Total Questions 72
 I can answer questions about the artistic aspects of photography, and tricks for shooting landscape, scenic, macro, and animal photography. I am familiar with Pentax SLR cameras, both film and digital. I have also done work in urban photography and creative photography, and I am familiar with creative uses of filters and lenses. I am familiar with composition and color theory, and know how to make use of light. I can answer questions about things like lightning photography and moon photography. I spend time studying the techniques of the well known photographers. I work exclusively in color. Although I travel anywhere and everywhere in pursuit of landscape and scenic photography, my main area of expertise is the American southwest, and I am familiar with many scenic areas. I also have familiarity with the plants of the Sonoran Desert, having studied not only their appearance but also their uses, including ethnobotany. See my educational credentials for other art that I do.

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