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Stephen Dantzig Photography

Round Two!

About Me

I'm Back! I had to start over because of too much spam and phishing. Please use my last name when requesting me as a friend. BUT...please do not send a friend request without a parent's note if you are under 18 or if your profile says that you are under 18. Stephen Dantzig is a nationally renowned lighting expert and author of Lighting Techniques for Fashion and Glamour Photography for Film and Digital Photographers, Mastering Lighting Techniques for Outdoor and Location Digital Portrait Photography and Softbox Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers (Amherst Media). He has written more than fifty articles and lessons on photographic lighting and ethics. He is a frequent contributor to RANGEFINDER Magazine and his lessons have appeared in Professional Photographer Magazine, PC Photo Magazine, Studio Photography and Design, ProPhoto West, ShootSmarter.com, ProPhotoResource.com, the Photoflex Web Photo School. His work has appeared on more than 22 magazine covers including local, regional and national markets. Some of his published works have appeared in the Amherst Media’s Portrait Photographer’s Handbook, Group Portrait Photography Handbook, The Best of Portraiture, The Best of Photographic Lighting and Rangefinder’s Professional Photography This Week Magazine (Hawaii), Pleasant Hawaii Magazine, Doll Reader, Metropolitan Home, Studio City Lifestyles Magazine, Santa Clarita Valley Living, and The Los Angeles Times. Stephen is a twenty-one time Award of Merit recipient from the Professional Photographers of Los Angeles County and has received two Awards of Merit from The Professional Photographers of Hawaii. His specialties include fashion, beauty and corporate photography. Stephen also holds a Doctor of Psychology degree from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology. He now works, teaches and resides in Honolulu, HI. SIGNED books are available HERE: I am a dreamer with a sound foundation. I love photography and I enjoy writing about it and teaching it. Please check out www.dantzigphotography.com for information about my books, lessons and seminars. I am happiest when working behind a camera. My friends would describe me as a very caring person who is not afraid to get to the heart of a problem. I take risks when needed and have a drive to succeed. I have a physical disability--cerebral palsy, and I use two canes to get around. However, this has never held me back and my accomplishments have surprised many people. I have rolled around on snow covered slopes [I'm not really sure you would call it "skiing!"] and explored the seas with a scuba tank strapped on. I have dragged many pounds of camera gear down ridiculous cliffs and stairs just to get "the shot." I have written four books [one in psychology and three on photography]. I have a great deal of passion about the things that are important to me. My interests outside of photography and education involve a study of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. I was born and raised in New York, and while I love being a "New Yorker," Polynesia presents such a fascinating and beautiful contrast. I am truly relaxed watching a young lady tell her story through the hula.

My Interests

Fashion Photography Tracy Raeceen Woolford Cassie Ann MarisaDahea (Sam) ChungJacquie and LeGran Commercial PhotographyPortrait PhotographyTasha W

Music:

I am not much of "TV person" but do enjoy music. My CD player is full of "classic" rock bands--I'm still not ready to accept the idea that the music that I grew up on is now "oldies!" I thoroughly enjoy Hawaiian slack key guitar music and try to see live performances whenever possible.

Books:

I've been spending more time writing books than reading them these days! Here are some reviews of my most recent book:NEW DIGITAL LIGHTING BOOK GETS RAVES FROM SHOOTSMARTER UNIVERSITY Photographer, author and good friend of ShootSmarter.com Stephen Dantzig has just released his third book titled "Softbox Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers" and is right on target if you need some help with portrait lighting setup and control. This book is chocked full of great lighting tips, tricks and diagrams for beginner to intermediate pros & emerging pros. It also covers many alternative uses for creating great looking portraits using a Softbox which we think is vital to digital photography. Professionals and non-pros alike will all find something of use in Steve's new book and we think the info on "Combining Light Sources" in chapter 4 (page 72) is some of the best we've seen on this topic. To order signed copies of the first printing of this "must read" book, please visit Steve's website at www.dantzigphotography.com. This book is absolutely terrific! - Will CrockettStephen Dantzig's Softbox Lighting Techniques will make a valuable addition to any working pro's technical library. Of key interest are the sections on how varying surfaces and size, as well as reflectivity of the individual softboxes or their components can drastically affect the quality and volume of the light. Dantzig has done his research and used excellent photographs to illustrate his points. --Bill Hurter, Editor, RangefinderAlso on the show was photographer Stephen Dantzig, and he and I chatted briefly on the show (we had met at San Diego Photoshop World a few years back), but it wasn’t until after I was off the line that it hit me that he was the author of a great book I’ve been reading, called “Softbox Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers.” --Scott Kelby, commenting on his recent www.phototalkradio.com appearance.

My Blog

NEW FREE Photography lesson posted!

NEW ADDITION [March 2008]: Color correction using a Curves adjustment layer. Every digital image requires some degree of color correction. This lesson will take you through one very effective method o...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:56:00 PST

NEW photo lesson posted: Quality of LIght

NEW Photo Lesson Posted in the FREE lesson section of Stephen Dantzig's Hawaii School of Photography!   This month's addition takes a look at the critically important concept known as "Quality of...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:22:00 PST

Questions from my photography articles

Free articles are posted on my website. I'll post one new one each month. Please  go to www.dantzigphotography.com and click on the "school" link. Find the links to the free lessons along the rig...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:25:00 PST

Hawaii School of Photography--Coming soon!

Aloha!Please stop back often for more information regarding my photography seminars and books. I will be posting FREE articles on light and lighting every month, so come on back! My books also offer d...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:59:00 PST

Rates and FAQ

Stephen Dantzig Photography Mahalo Photography Tours and Seminars  (808) 282-2732 Photography for your business www.dantzigphotography.com [email protected] www.hawaiiphotographers.us ...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:59:00 PST

Deep inside Oahu!

Eveyone knows that Hawaii's beaches are spectacular. However, her interior locations can be breathtaking as well. We took Kathryn, Ashley-Cara, Midori and Marie into the heart of Oahu. Here are some o...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:06:00 PST

SCREENSAVERS

Screensavers are available in my bookstore! Please visit www.dantzigphotography.com for details.  ...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:13:00 PST

Media appearances

Stephen Dantzig will make his second appearance on www.phototalkradio.com on Saturday, August 11, 2007! He will be talking about his new book Softbox Lighting Techniques for Professional Photographers...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:08:00 PST

BOOK REVIEWS and book store information

  NEW DIGITAL LIGHTING BOOK GETS RAVES FROM SHOOTSMARTER UNIVERSITYPhotographer, author and good friend of ShootSmarter.com Stephen Dantzig has just released his third book titled "Softbox Ligh...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:03:00 PST

Bio and list of publications

Stephen Dantzig Photography         Mahalo Photography Tours and Seminars        &nbs p;       &...
Posted by Stephen Dantzig Photography on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:57:00 PST