Hans' blog

Today I visited the The George Eastman House. it’s the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the world’s oldest film archives, opened to the public in 1949 in Rochester, New York, USA. World-renowned for its photograph and motion picture archives, the museum is also a leader in film preservation and photograph conservation, educating archivists and conservators from around the world.

George Eastman (July 12, 1854 – March 14, 1932) founded the Eastman Kodak Company and invented roll film, helping to bring photography to the mainstream (click the pictures to view large).

He had 4 business principles/guidelines which he followed whole his life. The product (camera & film) had to be working all the time, so decisive moments wouldn’t be missed.

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A photographer nowadays has to be so versatile if he/she would like to stand out. The camera has become a kinda super computer with tons of buttons (I’m using the D3 and studied the inside recently), you have to understand light, Photoshop (which can be a pain in the butt). You have to market yourself (therefore you need to understand the Web) and if you would like to shoot people, like I do, you have to make a connection with your subject. I must say I enjoy the latter the most.

Two weeks ago I did a two day shoot for a Training Company, shooting its trainers and clients. I arrived at the set in Amsterdam at 19:30. haven’t met the models before who would “act” as the clients and there he was: A guy by the name of Hans (what’s in a name ). You can see him below with the glasses (click photo for large).

I immediately sensed a great photo opportunity. A dramatic face with impact. I could relate to him and he to me, there was the click you need. I had my last beer Continue Reading…