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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Album Cover Shoot | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I have a shoot coming up with a girl I'm doing a jazz album with for the CD/poster artwork. I'm just ... A: this is a somewhat complicated question and I am not sure I will be able to help you much. That ... | |
| Missing 'date picture taken' from my camera? | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: Could you pls help me with this urgent problem? I have a Nikon Coolpix S570 and my computer uses ... A: Kevin: I am not sure exactly what you mean but if I read you question correctly you do not see date ... | |
| digital camera | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have an Olympus digital camera. It's a basic digital camera. I am still trying to get used to it ... A: Jennifer: Most blurry photos are the result of slow shutter speeds. this occurs many times when you ... | |
| lenses | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading a lot of Popular Photography Magazines and and see something in the adds I would ... A: Pete: Good question. This is a complicated subject that I have only practical experience with and no ... | |
| lenses | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have been reading a lot of Popular Photography Magazines and and see something in the adds I would ... A: 55mm or 85mm is the 'length' of the lens; the greater the number the farther it will reach out and ... | |
| white balance | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: i would like to know different reasons why i might adjust white balance,and what effect i can either ... A: The main reason I know about to set the white balance is to end up with the best color in your ... | |
| Photo Session Release | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: Can a professional photographer use a portrait taken outdoors but planned and posed session, that ... A: First of all, I am not a lawyer and all legal decisions should be acted upon only after consulting ... | |
| first camera | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I am about to purchase my first camera for basic photography. can you advise on one of these or any ... A: Helen: I am sorry that I missed your post of this question on AllExperts. First, what kind of ... | |
| Stainless Steel Photography | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: I am an owner of a company that makes stainless steel cabinets. I am also a photo-enthusiast who ... A: Your biggest problem will not be the amount of light needed but since stainless steel is so ... | |
| Very urgent !!!!!!! | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: hey I’m busy with a project concerning photography. i am in need to find out what salary extents ... A: Marelien: This is a very long and detailed question, no several questions. I will give you what I ... | |
| Photographing a photo | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a photo that I'm trying to take a picture of with my digital camera so that I can upload it ... A: The problem is most likely your the flash that pops up on the camera automatically when you take a ... | |
| proofs to digital | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: My son's wedding pictures are on film. He has all the proofs and copyright privileges. Is there ... A: I would assume if he has all the paper work proving he has the copyright privileges then any ... | |
| CD | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a Canon SD1000 camera and the software that came with it. (I am new to digital photography.) ... A: Chas: Once the photos are on your computer you will need a software program that can 'burn' them ... | |
| Duane Michals | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I am writing to ask for your help. For months I have been trying to find contact details for my ... A: Jason: I did my own google search and could not come up with anything that would help, but I would ... | |
| 35mm film to my computer | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I own a Nikon F80 35 mm film camera as well as a couple of digital cameras. I get beautiful pictures ... A: Brian: Yes it is fairly simple to do this. There are two ways and both cost money. The first way is ... | |
| Right Lighting | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Hey Barry, What would be the cheapest way to set up 3 point lighting in a room, my first thought ... A: Max: Before I can discuss the lighting I (or anyone) would need to know what you are trying to ... | |
| Zeiss Vintage cameras | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: I have acquired two old Zeiss cameras and was wondering if you can tell me how old they are and if ... A: Jeanie: I am sorry but the only thing I can think of is for you to do is google Zeiss cameras, find ... | |
| old photos | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I was given a box of old photos of celebrities @ movie premiers in N.Y.C., a whole variety of movie ... A: Janice: I am sorry my answer has been delayed. I would look on ebay for what other people are ... | |
| digital from film | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: For years I have considered going digital as my film camera gets very little use now. I wonder if ... A: Peter: In this economy I would say maybe $600 to $550. I have to say that I couldn't really know ... | |
| which camera to buy | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: looking to buy the best reasonable priced camera to take good baby and family photographs. Can you ... A: Anita: Most cameras do basically the same thing. I feel what you need to determine is YOUR level of ... | |
| camera/lens compatibility | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nikon N65 camera that I acquired used. It has a Quantaray 28-90mm lens. I would like to ... A: John: I tried to answer the question as best I could. the simple direct answer is sometimes they do ... | |
| camera/lens compatibility | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a Nikon N65 camera that I acquired used. It has a Quantaray 28-90mm lens. I would like to ... A: Nikon has one of the most universal lens mounts of any camera because they have not changed it too ... | |
| camera | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I need a software and camera. I want a camera that will connect to a computer and printer. when I ... A: Ernest: This seems like you are interested in a camera that is part of a commercial process. I do ... | |
| Camera lens issue | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a Canon Eos Digital Rebel XT. My son drop my camera and now the lense is crooked. Is this ... A: Nikki: I am sorry I have taken so long to answer. I have been traveling and forgot to set my ... | |
| Teleconverters | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I own a Nikon 6006 35MM camera. I also have a Tamron 2Xconverter for the Nikon camera. My question ... A: This is typical for most teleconverters. I am not sure but I believe there is a Nikon brand ... | |
| Photography as a career | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm a senior in college in LA and was wondering if I can go into photography full-time. Do you sell ... A: Before you consider photography or any profession, I suggest you ask yourself what you love to do? ... | |
| Cheap Auto Focus SLR? | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: hey barry, i recently purchased an Olympus Trip 35 from an OP shop, it cost me five dollars! ... A: Dai: I am sorry but I really don't know anything specific that meets your criteria. I would suggest ... | |
| Quick Question | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm so sorry to bug you but, I have another question. On my lenses, it's a "Canon" 28 to 135 mm ... A: These are guides having to do with making sure the subject and surrounding objects are in focus. I ... | |
| Help on attaching lenses and filters. | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I've got a Fuji S5800 digital camera, a point and shoot camera. I was thinking of using a step up ... A: This is quite complicated. Does the digital camera have the ability to screw a step up ring to the ... | |
| glass photography | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to shoot clear glass stemware. I have two flash units. one on either side with, a black ... A: More than likely this will take some experimentation, but I would guess that you need to diffuse the ... | |
| public | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I have googled my brains out trying to find out if taking photos of someone on a public street with ... A: First of all I would go to the Professional Photographers of America web site and look at their ... | |
| lighting | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Im trying to be slack, and get professional looking photos, without doing a 3 year degree! (or get ... A: David: You certainly know how to present a challenge. First, I would not rule out the 3 year ... | |
| flash outside | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: im wanting to take my photography to the next level and use exterior flash units. Im wanting to ... A: David: There are several brands of lights that have battery power available to use instead of ... | |
Photography
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Barry Benjamin
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Expertise
I can answer basic questions about using any camera, but I am very familiar with most of the Nikon FILM cameras up to the FP 5. I have some background in advertising and marketing so I know something about placement of the object or person that would be the main focus of the photo. I did quite a bit of in home family portrature when I had my own studio in the '80s and '90s. I also did some product and commercial photography. I took most of the marketing photos for my families hotels in The Bahamas over the last 20 years so I have some experience about what 'sells' in the travel/hospitality industry.
Experience
Started photography in 1967, also worked as a newspaper printer in Molina, Oregon in 1975, I owned my own studio from 1982 to 1996 and sold my travel images as stock since then.
Organizations
Commercial Photographers International
Publications
Isles of Eden, author Harvel Lloyd, published by Benjamin Publishing 1992
Education/Credentials
Padgett Thompson, Basics of Design Using Desktop Publishing, 1994
Rochester Institute of Technology, Printing for People who aren't Printers, 1993
Creative Photographic Seminars, Achieving the Optimum Results in 35mm B/W photography by Harvey Glick, 1978
Seminars with Harvey Lloyd in 1980 and 1981
Seminars with Lucien Clergue in 1982 and 1983
Past/Present Clients
Many families around Cleveland and Akron, Ohio; MEDI, Henderson Photography
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