Featured Work - Mehmet Ozgur Smoke Art Posted: September 15, 2007 12:23 AM PST


Browsing around the Makezine.com website, we found a few tutorials about Smoke Art. Check out the "Smoke Art" work of Mehmet Ozgur posted at photo.net. We've never seen smoke photos like this before.

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Featured Photographer - Larry Niven Posted: August 26, 2007 5:50 PM PST
Periodically we'll be featuring photographers who specialize in female model photography. Todays article features an interview with Larry Niven.







Photographer Name: Larry Niven
Nationality: Canadian
Hometown: Surrey BC
DOB: Jan 6
Sign: Capricorn
Website Links: http://www.larry-niven.com




Pixacom: How long have you been doing photography?
Larry Niven: I have been shooting models since 1982



Pixacom: Did you take any photography classes?
Larry Niven: I have taken several courses and seminars. That is the best way to learn the craft.



Pixacom: How did you get started photographing beautiful women?
Larry Niven: There were two popular models in Vancouver in the late 70s/early 80s named Dorthy Stratten and Carla Temple. I thought it would be fun to shoot models like them. It was through taking courses at Langara, that I was introduced to models.



Pixacom: How did you feel with your first model shoot?
Larry Niven: The model was a real pro. She certainly knew how to pose and I was able to get some good shots from that shoot.



Pixacom: Would you say you are pretty comfortable now?
Larry Niven: I am very compfortable



Pixacom: Where would you say you get your inspiration from?
Larry Niven: As I mentioned above, it was two models named Carla Temple and Dorthy Stratten that inspired me to start shooting.



Pixacom: What would the average model say about your style of photography?
Larry Niven:I am always experimenting with light and colour, so I don't really have a style. However the average model would say that they like the bright colours in my photos.







Pixacom: What type of camera equipment are you shooting with today?
Larry Niven: Nikon, Mamiya and a Kiev 88



Pixacom: Is there any equipment you'd love to have?
Larry Niven: Carl Zeis lenses for my Nikon cameras and a medium format digital camera would be nice



Pixacom: What are your opinions on digital vs. film?
Larry Niven: Each has it's advantages and disadvantages



Pixacom: Are there any websites you would suggest for photographers looking to break into the business?
Larry Niven: http://www.garageglamour.com



Pixacom: What's the worst experience you've had working in model photography?
Larry Niven: I've had a few no shows



Pixacom: What's the best part about working in model photography?
Larry Niven: The best part is having fun during the shoot.



Pixacom: What's next for your portfolio?
Larry Niven: More magazine tear sheets



Pixacom: Have you been requested to travel for your photography?
Larry Niven: Yes I have



Pixacom: If you had the opportunity to shoot a celebrity actress who would that be and why?
Larry Niven: Pam Anderson. We started out in Vancouver at the same time. Yet we did not cross paths.



Pixacom: What female music artist would you like to work with?
Larry Niven: If Janis Joplin were still alive, I would have loved to work with her.



Pixacom: Have you had any of your photography work published commercially?
Larry Niven: Yes, I've had work published in Musclemag, American Curves, Status Fitness, DXL and Planet Muscle






Pixacom: Where do you see your photography taking you 5 years from now?
Larry Niven: I hope to be shooting celebrities 5 years from now.



Pixacom: Anything you'd like to say to all the models reading this right now?
Larry Niven:Models, look through your favorite magazines and pick out photos that you like. Find out who the photographers were and give them a call. That is the best way to get into magazines.


photos and article submitted by Larry Niven
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