Monte Zucker

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Portraiture
Formal Bridal Portraiture
A Posing Guide For The New Elegance
Monte Zucker  |  Apr 01, 2004

The pendulum swings both ways. The world is ready for a return to good portraiture. It's obvious by the signs of the times...the demand, the sales! Fine portraiture has been around for a gazillion years. It will never disappear. Formal studio...

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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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Red, Blue, And Green...
My New Approach To Black And White!
Monte Zucker  |  Feb 01, 2004

It used to be that you bought black and white film, exposed it, took it into the darkroom and spent days upon days selecting the right paper, developer, time, and temperature. Not anymore...at least, not for me! I'm shooting with my Canon EOS 10D and EOS-1Ds cameras and changing color...

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Photographing People Of Color
Monte Zucker  |  Jan 01, 2003  |  First Published: Jan 01, 2004

Shooting digitally has made it easier for me to photograph black people. I can see what I'm doing as I'm creating each image...

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New Horizons
Monte Zucker  |  Dec 01, 2003

Each year around this time I wonder what the next year will bring. Not this year! I'm planning ahead and making decisions here and now to make 2004 the beginning of another exciting new era of my life.

First of all, I'm...

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Want To Turn Pro
Monte Zucker  |  Nov 01, 2003

How many times have I heard people tell me that they want to quit their jobs and become professional photographers? This is always followed by, "How do I know when I'm ready to quit my full-time job and become a photographer?"

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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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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 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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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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