Monte Zucker

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Accessories Can Make A Big Difference
Monte Zucker  |  Jul 01, 2003

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Whether they are for your camera or for your subjects, small accessories can make a huge difference. I've always been aware of it. Recently, however, I've become so dependent on them, I don't know how I could do without them.

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Always Be Prepared For Portraits; Carry Your Window Light In A Box
Monte Zucker  |  Jul 01, 2005

The sun will come out tomorrow...or even tonight if you need it! Yes, you can now have your window light wherever and whenever you need it. You can turn it on 24/7! Plus, you can move the window from one side to the other if you want to turn your subject's face in the opposite direction. It's all about some new lighting being produced by Westcott (800-886-1689;

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Classic Photographs Are Made In The Camera; They’re Simply Raised To A Higher Level In The Darkroom—Be It The Traditional Or Digital Kind
Monte Zucker  |  Sep 01, 2005

Making black and white photographs in the darkroom was never as exciting as it is now on the computer. I spent many years developing my own negatives and making prints. I settled for a lot less quality then than I'm getting now from my digital images. Plus, there is absolutely no waste. If I'm not happy with the results I simply go back a few steps in Photoshop and...

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Dancing Around The Format
...And Loving It!
Monte Zucker  |  Aug 01, 2004


Use Arms, Legs, Or Whatever You Have Available
In these first two images notice how I've placed the dancer's hands on her hips, filling the space in both vertical and horizontal formats. Crop to any other dimensions? Possibly, but why? It's so easy to...

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Digital Isn't For Everyone
...But It Sure Can Do Wonders
Monte Zucker  |  Mar 01, 2004

There are still some people who feel that digital will never have the quality of film. They also think that anyone can take a snapshot and make something out of it in digital. They say, "But it's not the real thing! I'll never go that route!"...

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From Russia With Love... Part 1
Monte Zucker  |  Aug 01, 2003

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My first bride was sensationally gorgeous. Her gown was incredible. Her "look" was breathtaking! I photographed her alone and with a male model in poses that were not unique to me, but mindblowing to the Russians.
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From Russia With Love... Part 2
Monte Zucker  |  Sep 01, 2003

When we entered Red Square, itself, it was almost deserted. The weather was still cold and gloomy. It just wasn't very picturesque. Even though, I still wanted a record shot to show where I had been. I opened my 28-135mm Canon lens to its widest...

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From Russia With Love... Part 3
Monte Zucker  |  Oct 01, 2003

When we last left Monte he was making his way through the Kremlin's incredible interior...

One of the highlights of my visit to the Kremlin was undoubtedly seeing some of Russia's greatest...

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Getting Back To The Basics
Some Lessons Learned While Teaching At The Palm Beach Photographic Centre
Monte Zucker  |  Jul 01, 2004

It was my first class at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in Delray Beach, Florida. The Centre and I had known about each other for years, but never really connected. I had heard that this was a happening place. Wow, that's putting it mildly! This...

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Have Cameras...Will Travel!
Monte's Mexican Memories-Part 1
Monte Zucker  |  May 01, 2004

It doesn't take me long to pack when I get invited to teach a class in an area that I'm anxious to visit. In my rush I did forget to pack my socks, however. But I had my cameras, a few lenses, a tripod, lots of memory cards, and my passport.

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