Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Money

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

I am sure you have all seen those adverts saying, “…become a top model…”.  Or “You can become a model in only 6 weeks…” etc.

There are Haute Couture Fashion Collections and then…There is Azzedine Alaïa

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

From Benjamin Kanarek Blog

My expectations for the last Haute Couture Fashion Week shown in Paris at the beginning of July, was not of the kind that I thought would leave a lasting impression. 

Wet Hair Care Tips and Tricks

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

There are a few tips and tricks that many women underestimate when they get in and out of the shower, some maybe the solution to their problem.

Jeanne Beker Interviews Fashion Photographer Benjamin Kanarek at the Bristol Hotel Paris

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

Jeanne Beker was covering Paris Haute Couture Collections as she has done for the last 25 years for CTV’s Fashion Television. However, this Paris Couture Fashion Week was kind of special as Jeanne and Benjamin hooked up after several years of not seeing each other since their late teens.

Fashion Model Castings Real or Virtual?

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

Model castings are one of the most important parts of a fashion or beauty photography editorial or print advertising campaign.  Those of you having to have cast for a job probably understand how complicated the whole affair can be.

Are Fashion Bloggers The New Pornographers?

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

Sex Sells Media-Another Perspective

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

To me, the (over) utilization of sexuality is much like contrast, saturation, composition, leading lines, etc. In creating an image of any kind (landscape, product, fashion, etc.) ONE element of it is its ability to ‘grab’ the viewer’s attention amongst the competition.

Seductive Sexuality in Fashion Photography the Norm and Not the Exception

Edited by Benjamin Kanarek

The words Sex, Sensuality and Seduction are bandied around more often in Fashion and Beauty Editorial spreads than the words “Fashion” or “Beauty” in  “Fashion” and “Beauty” magazines.  Why is that?