Author Archives: Reinier

Many (starting) studio photographers have way too much equipment in their studio. Of course, you have to have a basic set, but keep it simple. It happens quite often that you see a nice picture, but it’s amazing to read … Continue reading →

Last weekend I suddenly realized I have to deliver some images on Monday next week. I’m following a sort of advanced class with Dies Groot (www.diesgroot.nl). The assignment we got during the session about a month ago was: deliver 3 … Continue reading →

Visited the Groninger Museum (www.groningermuseum.nl) way up in the North yesterday to see the Russia’s Unknown Orient exhibition. From a photographer’s point of view not much to be seen here. Personally, I’m a big fan of 17th century masters. Particularly … Continue reading →

The size of a softbox and also the distance from softbox to subject determine the quality of light. Light from a softbox is not always necessarily soft, contrary to what the name suggests. Regular visitors of this blog might know … Continue reading →

Last Saturday I attended Frank Doorhof’s workshop Studio Technique 1. It teaches the basics of studio lighting and forms the foundation for his other workshops. For those who are not familiar with Frank’s work, go have a look at www.frankdoorhof.com. … Continue reading →

Yes, this week I celebrated my birthday. Sadder and wiser, I believe the expression is. Just wanted to use this blog to share with you a number of presents that hopefully make me a lot wiser, as far as (studio) … Continue reading →

In my opinion, every serious photographer must have an above average interest in art and art history. For example, the different styles in painting can be translated to the different styles in photography. Have a look at the excellent BBC … Continue reading →

Last Sunday I had the pleasure of taking part in a photo-excursion along with a whole group of fellow students of a photo-trainingclass I’m attending. We were to spend a whole day at Nieuwkoop Europe (www.nieuwkoop-europe.com), a flower and plants wholesaler. … Continue reading →

Made a couple of shots this afternoon of two of my boys, Chris and Paul. To be found in the Portrait Gallery. And one below….

Stock agencies (istockphoto, shutterstock and the like) seems to make a very profitable business these days. A web-based marketplace where demand for and supply of images get together. Sounds like to solid business model, so earlier this week I decided … Continue reading →