Samstag, 31. Dezember 2011

Are any of you planning some awesome photo shoots for January, folks?
Happy New Year! They only get better and better, photographer!

Freitag, 30. Dezember 2011

Photographers and all, have a wonderful weekend and... good light (what, you really didn't think I was going to say that?)!

Donnerstag, 29. Dezember 2011

Photographer, good spirit: make some Pandas happy in 2012. Shoot some charming COLOR portraits of them. http://ow.ly/i/oBBH

Mittwoch, 28. Dezember 2011

If you are on Google+, add me to your circle and let's keep in touch! - http://ow.ly/76D6b

Sonntag, 25. Dezember 2011

This is the beginning of another great week - give it all you've got, photographer! - http://ow.ly/6ZpRf

Samstag, 24. Dezember 2011

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas everybody! Have fun!

Freitag, 23. Dezember 2011

Photographer, now please, make 2012 YOUR year: http://zelbel.com/your2012
I wish all of you a great weekend - make the most of it, will you? - http://ow.ly/7kGQA

Donnerstag, 22. Dezember 2011

How I do bread and butter photography business http://SmokingStrobes.com/photobusiness - secret, don’t share it ;-)

Sonntag, 18. Dezember 2011

Folks, I wish you a productive week filled with awesome photo shoots!

Freitag, 16. Dezember 2011

Friends, we live in a crazy, wonderful world - so rest well this weekend. Good light, folks!

Donnerstag, 15. Dezember 2011

Try this boudoir lighting setup during xmas holiday http://SmokingStrobes.com/boudoir - please share

Mittwoch, 14. Dezember 2011

Interested in a particular topic? Write to me on Facebook, I'll talk about it! - http://ow.ly/76D82

Sonntag, 11. Dezember 2011

For me, Mondays begin with a lot of promise. I wish you luck this week, fellow photographer! - http://ow.ly/6ZpRe

Samstag, 10. Dezember 2011

Did I mention that you can also join Phil Steeles Photoshop Basics for Photographers for $39 instead of $97? http://ow.ly/7Vfhw -just saying
At this moment you can enroll in Phil Steel's "How to Shoot Professional-Looking Headshots" for $39 instead of $99 http://ow.ly/7VfbJ

Freitag, 9. Dezember 2011

For me it’s the Canon Gear-of-the-Year 2011: http://SmokingStrobes.com/odin (video)
Fellow photographers, may you enjoy the coming weekend. Good light! - http://ow.ly/7kGQz

Donnerstag, 8. Dezember 2011

Was wir vom Pirelli Kalender 2012 lernen können - jetzt mit Behind The Scenes Video vom Aktshooting: http://zelbel.de/pirelli-2012

Mittwoch, 7. Dezember 2011

What I as a photographer learn from Pirelli Calendar 2012: http://zelbel.com/pirelli2012

Montag, 5. Dezember 2011

How cameras are shaping our future: http://zelbel.com/camerasfuture

Sonntag, 4. Dezember 2011

Folks, have a productive week and don't let anyone and anything discourage you from doing photography. Good light!

Freitag, 2. Dezember 2011

Folks, I wish you a nice weekend. Those behind the camera: Good light! Over and out, cousin Michael
Flicking through issue 5 of http://www.adorenoir.com. Blown away by Karmen Orlic's work. She loves Italian Neorealism :-)

Donnerstag, 1. Dezember 2011

photographer, how about a new video on speed-lighting: http://smokingstrobes.com/SimpleLighting
Photographer, what's on your wishlist for Christmas?
Do you want to shoot exciting this month, photographer? Well, you should!

Dienstag, 29. November 2011

Working on a fullpage ad that should run in Adore Noir magazine:: http://zelbel.com/adorenoir-ad - I included a lighting diagram :-)

Montag, 28. November 2011

RT @guykawasaki Can this photo series be true? Even if it's not, it's funny. http://ow.ly/7HivN

Sonntag, 27. November 2011

Fellow photographers, may this week bring you everything you hope for, and more. Good light! - http://ow.ly/6ZpRd
3 creative photo ideas while recording a podcast: http://zelbel.com/3ideas

Freitag, 25. November 2011

It's Friday! Prepare for an awesome weekend and have a good time! - http://ow.ly/7kGQy

Donnerstag, 24. November 2011

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Now go cut that turkey!

Mittwoch, 23. November 2011

Hooking up with me on Google+ is free and has no side-effects, so why not try it? - http://ow.ly/76D6a

Dienstag, 22. November 2011

@tedxkoeln flickered the photos that I had the honor to shoot together with the awesome Marc Werk http://ow.ly/7CbQa #IamHappy

Montag, 21. November 2011

The best angle for your boudoir photos: http://zelbel.com/boudoir_angle

Sonntag, 20. November 2011

Is there anything photography-related that you are looking forward to this week, friends? Whatever it is, I wish you luck!

Freitag, 18. November 2011

I wish for your weekend to be outrageously enjoyable, friends!
Does your camera have a name? http://ow.ly/7xTba Mine is named Tori.

Mittwoch, 16. November 2011

A few key points about Emily and I releasing our new boudoir photography guide: http://zelbel.com/boudoir_recipes

Dienstag, 15. November 2011

Here's how I learned posing my models: http://zelbel.com/learn_posing

Sonntag, 13. November 2011

It's Monday again. Are you ready to rock, folks? I sure am! Good light and good luck to you! - http://ow.ly/6ZpRb

Freitag, 11. November 2011

It's going to be a wonderful weekend! Good light, fellow photoraphers!
I am super excited that Expert Photography featured me on their list of Top 20 Most Influential Photographer Bloggers http://ow.ly/7qmKm

Mittwoch, 9. November 2011

What topics should I highlight on my Facebook page? You decide, photographer! - http://ow.ly/76D81

Montag, 7. November 2011

Whatever you have planned for this week, fellow photographer, I wish you good light! You'll make it!

Donnerstag, 3. November 2011

23 Inspirational Images of a Rainy Day - the current weather here was inspired by them ... http://ow.ly/7iry0

Mittwoch, 2. November 2011

I'd love to have this video crane: http://ow.ly/7hdcx

Montag, 31. Oktober 2011

Anything fancy that you're up to in the next 30 days, friends?
The day's only just begun and I already feel like a million bucks. Have a great week, folks! Good light! - http://ow.ly/6ZpRa

Sonntag, 30. Oktober 2011

Happy Halloween to you, boys and girls! *goes off to make some Jack-o'-Lanterns*

Samstag, 29. Oktober 2011

Hurry, only a few hours left to win on of the free-for-lifetime Evernote Premium accounts: http://appsumo.com/~dZDy - please share

Mittwoch, 26. Oktober 2011

Any photographers like to hook up on Google+? - http://ow.ly/76D69

Dienstag, 25. Oktober 2011

I couldn't live without Evernote. Appsumo's giving away 10 free for livetime accounts: http://appsumo.com/~dZDy - please share

Montag, 24. Oktober 2011

Photo cousin Ed just pointed out this lighting diagram app to me: http://ow.ly/76OrQ Anybody of you using it? Other recommendations?

Sonntag, 23. Oktober 2011

I have a great feeling about this week - do you? Have a good one!

Donnerstag, 20. Oktober 2011

Auf gut Deutsch: Findest du es ist OK bei Fotos zu schummeln um künstlerische Effekte zu erzielen? http://zelbel.de/schummelfoto
is this the #future of #photography? looks pretty cool for now - Lytro camera hands-on (video) http://t.co/nrrw5b7l via @puja108

Mittwoch, 19. Oktober 2011

Do you feel it's ok that we photographers cheat a lot in order to shoot "wow-photos" http://zelbel.com/cheat-for-awards ?

Freitag, 14. Oktober 2011

http://youtu.be/Th5zlUe6gOE Throwable camera. Pretty round idea! I guess Jonas Pfeil would be an ideal candidate for Kickstarter.com

Mittwoch, 12. Oktober 2011

Photographers, anyone of you using BigTrigger http://ow.ly/6UUNd ? They say it's kinda Groupon for photographers
Did you already enter your email in the appsumo 10x 50GB Dropbox Pro raffle? If not, hurry: http://appsumo.com/~Xptn and repost

Dienstag, 11. Oktober 2011

10 Things Every Creative Person (That’s YOU) Must Learn - I like Chase's list: http://ow.ly/6U5Zv

Donnerstag, 6. Oktober 2011

The nice guys of Appsumo raffling 10x 50GB Dropbox Pro for life account - go enter here http://appsumo.com/~Xptn and share this

Mittwoch, 5. Oktober 2011

Question for photographers: better fill with flash or reflector? http://zelbel.com/better-fill-light

Dienstag, 4. Oktober 2011

Who else has been reading the latest Boudoir photography guide of Ed Verosky? http://zelbel.com/boudoir-photography-guide
Wondering if I should make a favorite photographers and favorite pics board on http://pinterest.com - Cool little service.

Freitag, 30. September 2011

I like Mario Testino’s ultra-flattering, wedding-worthy light for British Vogue http://ow.ly/6Joxu - Guess The Lighting is cool, isn't it?

Donnerstag, 29. September 2011

Canon shooters: No more ETTL headaches when shooting wireless with Speedlites http://zelbel.com/odin-trigger - please share this

Donnerstag, 22. September 2011

Yes, RigWheels will make it onto my wishlist. http://ow.ly/6BBib
I'd love to see a Canon 5D MK III under my xmas tree this year. According to canonrumors.com Santa might be on my side http://ow.ly/6BAB3

Montag, 19. September 2011

Photographers: The 4 easiest ways I know to get TfP models without spending hours online or big budget: http://ow.ly/6yKlY

Sonntag, 11. September 2011

Heeey it's my birthday again! Finally I turned 40! Life's getting better and better - the next decade is going to rock!

Freitag, 9. September 2011

Retro Cool! A metallic red Nikon D3100 - ain't that sweet? Would love to shoot with it. http://ow.ly/6pCgA

Montag, 29. August 2011

DSLR video anybody? Then go get your Cineskates! I am backing @cinetx on his kickstart: http://ow.ly/6fCDg - Let's rock it!
I do like @Dropbox more and more! If you don't use it yet, go check it out. 2GB account is free! http://db.tt/Izs7BRf

Samstag, 27. August 2011

Photographer, are you tuning into the live workshop of Marc Wallace today? Good photo basics: http://ow.ly/6en0X #creativelive
Have a wonderful weekend everybody! Please stay clear of hurricanes - go somewhere else. Good light!

Donnerstag, 25. August 2011

Lovely how @jasminestar is motivating us photographers to make the decisive next change http://ow.ly/6cFSQ

Dienstag, 23. August 2011

I argue that it actually makes sense to win web awards with photos: http://zelbel.com/signatureaward

Montag, 22. August 2011

Found an awesome creative photo on Google+: http://ow.ly/69eKP +helen sotiriadis rocks!
Hi everyone! I wish you a successful new week! And for our photographers: good light!

Freitag, 19. August 2011

Vogue photoshops the daughter of Kate Moss in a strange way. Do you care? I don't. (Cool @chasejarvis question): http://ow.ly/67Qwg
Folks, I wish you a nice weekend. Those behind the camera: Good light! Over and out, cousin Michael - http://ow.ly/61BKq

Montag, 15. August 2011

Google trying to pump up the lame Android apps scene by buying Motorola - a $12.5 billion emergency patch http://ow.ly/63fKS

Freitag, 12. August 2011

Have a great weekend everybody! Photographers, I wish you good light! - http://ow.ly/61BKp
This is quite creative - Spontaneous short film of a dying dragonfly shot with a Canon 7D: http://j.mp/qMwjKQ - via @petapixel
Awesome teamwork. That take rocks: http://fstoppers.com/the-history-of-video-games-in-a-single-take

Mittwoch, 10. August 2011

Envarto going into Mircrostock launching "PhotoDune". Smart to add them in your port now. http://ow.ly/5Zww4

Freitag, 5. August 2011

Anyone spotted photos of Obama's birthday party? Reminds me of the inauguration photo, depicting todays iReporter-ism http://ow.ly/5VUdP
Very inspiring: I just saw this project via @Madlen_Nikolaus on Google+:
MOVE http://www.vimeo.com/27246366

Mittwoch, 3. August 2011

Make your client the star of her own lingerie ad - just finished reading a guide: http://zelbel.com/boudoir-photography-guide

Dienstag, 2. August 2011

Today I played with the Japanese Sharp LYNX 3D SH-03C camera phone - took 3D photos and viewed them with my naked eyes - impressive!

Montag, 1. August 2011

The most important thing we photographers can learn from the famous Rube Goldberg video: http://zelbel.com/rubegoldberg
The difference between pornography and erotica is lighting - Gloria Leonard - Would you agree?

Sonntag, 31. Juli 2011

Top or Flop? Photographer, is http://clickrchart.com/ useful for you?

Mittwoch, 27. Juli 2011

What a lot of photographers don't (want to) understand is, that "branding" is simply delivering a hyper consistant message

Montag, 25. Juli 2011

Your DIY Cyclorama Photo Studio - the glamorous way... http://zelbel.com/diy_cyclorama

Donnerstag, 21. Juli 2011

Good development: RT @techrice: 50% of Top Chinese Engineering Students Want to Startup. 3% Do. [SURVEY] http://t.cn/aWgYEj by @klukoff

Mittwoch, 20. Juli 2011

That's freaking unbelievable: Apple reporting $7.31 Billion PROFIT in Q2/2011 http://is.gd/61Mg58 (via @JHochwald)

Dienstag, 19. Juli 2011

Amazed about Google+ on iPhone. Awesome app!
Google Toolbar Pagerank update: My photography blog jumped from No PR to PR3, which IMHO is OK for a young blog

Montag, 18. Juli 2011

Photographer, do you have a line you won't cross? Which one? (I just read this: http://ow.ly/5Hl1l )
Happy Brithday @chasejarvis ! Have an awesome next year! Thanks for all the great stuff you do for our photography scene

Donnerstag, 14. Juli 2011

Liebe Fotofreunde, wen von euch treffe ich am Sonntag morgen auf der FotoTV Challenge in Willich? http://ow.ly/5EJA4

Dienstag, 12. Juli 2011

Should you go to photo school? Yes, if this blogpost is to simple for you: http://ow.ly/5CpI4 - Chase is simply a cool dude!

Montag, 11. Juli 2011

For DSLR cinematographers: best shutter speed for cinestyle look: http://zelbel.com/video-shutter

Sonntag, 10. Juli 2011

Currently watching Gale Tattersall explaining affordable video lighting on http://www.creativelive.com/live - great guy

Freitag, 8. Juli 2011

In 40 minutes Gale Tattersall will continue to teach DSLR video on http://www.creativelive.com/live - he's brilliant
Track Sales and Performance of your Stock Portfolio http://zelbel.com/microstockanalytics
Let's see if my next tweet get's all the trading bots responding...

Dienstag, 5. Juli 2011

Photographers, please link up with me on Google Plus: http://zelbel.com/plus
Photographers, market a Trash-the-Dress package to your wedding photo clients: http://zelbel.com/trash-the-dress

Montag, 4. Juli 2011

Happy 4th, my American photography cousins! Here's a cool photo of your countries birth document: zelbel.com/dcl

Dienstag, 28. Juni 2011

A long forgotten photography trick: using the gradient filter - http://zelbel.com/reverse_gradient_filter

Dienstag, 31. Mai 2011

Interesting approach to business: Become A Profile Photographer http://ow.ly/570BK

Montag, 30. Mai 2011

Like a pro: Lightroom - Add your IPTC metadata on Import: http://ow.ly/55VXo

Freitag, 27. Mai 2011

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Review - the worlds smallest mirrorless, interchangeable lens digicam: http://ow.ly/54ouZ

Donnerstag, 26. Mai 2011

Kelbys new “Photo Recipes Live 2″ app is out now. You can get it for half price: http://ow.ly/53zfw

Mittwoch, 25. Mai 2011

Canon T2i and T3i head to head. Are the new features worth the extra money? http://ow.ly/52C0g
Kelby just published an awesome post of Vincent Versace on creativity: http://ow.ly/52pbB

Freitag, 20. Mai 2011

I like their creativity: Kate Moss Teams Up With Mert & Marcus for Vogue Paris May 2011 http://ow.ly/4YZHe
Pentax 645D named Camera of The Year in Japan ... mmmhh ... sync speed 1/125? ISO 200-1000 only? http://ow.ly/4YW7m

Donnerstag, 19. Mai 2011

Witzig: Bis 10 Uhr hat http://www.fotocommunity.de Fotos von mir auf der Homepage, die ein Lichttest für den FC Aktworkshop am WE waren.

Dienstag, 17. Mai 2011

I'd appreciate if Canon changed from light to radio transmitted ETTL: http://ow.ly/4WhAs
Canon and Nikon go head-to-head - an interesting Holy Kaw! http://ow.ly/4WeXo

Donnerstag, 12. Mai 2011

Amazed by the US$25 Ringflash lightmodifier for Speedlights that Strobist has found: http://bit.ly/l0CBPP

Mittwoch, 4. Mai 2011

Mittwoch, 23. März 2011

Hilfe für die vom Tsunami betroffenen Japaner, super organisiert über japanplatform.org. Hier Microspenden per SMS: http://txt2help.de

Dienstag, 22. März 2011

Just learned from Al Del Degan: A new (yet another) social network for models: http://modelsavenue.com
Let me know how you like it.

Montag, 21. März 2011

See how Taylor tapes the speedlights together in his hairstyle photoshoot: http://bit.ly/eihdgz

Montag, 14. März 2011

Awesome, inspiring fashion photography by Camilla Akrans: http://bit.ly/gwIKcE - seen on @photogsunited

Freitag, 4. März 2011

Photographer, it might be overkill, but check how Scott applies 5 star rating to the images of a shoot http://bit.ly/eyVlNN
MichaelTheMaven gives me hope that Canon might upgrade Speedlight 580 EX with LED video light: http://bit.ly/gFiaYF

Donnerstag, 3. März 2011

Shooting your model like a star http://SmokingStrobes.com/HA-L

Mittwoch, 2. März 2011

Traveling with your DSLR in springtime? How To Keep Camera Gear Safe: http://bit.ly/e7BvBy
Sounds great: use Kickstarter to get funding for your photo project: http://bit.ly/g7gwFf

Montag, 28. Februar 2011

Found a cool link on Strobists Blog: Fruit Roll Ups & Nikon CLS - http://bit.ly/hRJibT
Awesome Strobist post about celebrating the subject of the photo rather than the lighting: http://bit.ly/ga4LbQ
Just subscribed to the new audio podcast of Chase Jarvis: http://bit.ly/fQpWG8

Freitag, 25. Februar 2011

HowITookIt's selection of 10 Great Books on Photography: http://bit.ly/hYk8st

Donnerstag, 24. Februar 2011

How to make a photo about “sexy smell”? My take on it: http://SmokingStrobes.com/sexysmell

Mittwoch, 23. Februar 2011

What photography workshop should Emily and I do on stage in Cologne at the convention? A lingerie workshop or an artistic nude workshop?
Für unsere deutschen Models und Gogos: Gewinnt einen 100,- Euro Gutschein von WickedStyle: http://cot.ag/fOtDQL

Montag, 21. Februar 2011

Another excellent DPS post: Capturing Real Moments and Connecting with Your Subjects http://bit.ly/hEulWg

Freitag, 18. Februar 2011

Using the Canon 580 EX II myself, this LPA report scares me: http://bit.ly/g9Qvd9

Montag, 14. Februar 2011

DPS rocks! 5 Essential Things to know about the Lightroom Import Dialog: http://bit.ly/dOEYvw

Freitag, 11. Februar 2011

Guess The Lighting will write for Professional Photographer Magazine - contrats, mate! http://bit.ly/dRp3Kd

Donnerstag, 10. Februar 2011

the forgotten photo lighting concept http://SmokingStrobes.com//lightingzones

Freitag, 4. Februar 2011

Love Strobist's idea to put "Caution! High Voltage" tape around speedlights in public to scare away thieves: http://bit.ly/gGQRYK

Donnerstag, 3. Februar 2011

How to take photos for winning a hairdressing award: http://SmokingStrobes.com/hair

Mittwoch, 2. Februar 2011

I love the simplicity of the fashion lighting setup in Kelbys blogpost. Great results: http://bit.ly/dRqPlK

Donnerstag, 27. Januar 2011

The species of photographers surviving the climate change: http://SmokingStrobes.com/climate

Freitag, 21. Januar 2011

Cool! Photoshelter: 10 secrets to successful online photo portfolios http://www.zelbel.com/10secrets-port

Donnerstag, 20. Januar 2011

Had a cool one-light-stand at the hotel http://SmokingStrobes.com/onelightbody
I love the Fotomen magazine- they're cool enough to publish nudes on their blog http://www.zelbel.com/bodyphotographywork

Dienstag, 18. Januar 2011

I like the blogpost of Chase Jarvis: PROCRASTINATION IS THE THIEF OF TIME http://bit.ly/dZyFXk
Gymnastic photo #0656 - Making-of Video at http://smokingstrobes.com/learnphotography021
Gymnastic photo #0656 - Making-of Video at http://smokingstrobes.com/learnphotography021

Montag, 17. Januar 2011

When thinking about new photo ideas, there's no such thing as thinking "too big"

Freitag, 14. Januar 2011

Love the idea of the photo soft box app for photographers: http://www.zelbel.com/photosoftbox

Donnerstag, 13. Januar 2011

Why I never use a light meter in photography: http://SmokingStrobes.com/lightmeter

Montag, 10. Januar 2011

Kate's Lower Back with Dragon Tattoo #0767 (NSFW) - Making-of Video at http://smokingstrobes.com/lowkeytattoo
Kate's Lower Back with Dragon Tattoo #0767 (NSFW) - Making-of Video at http://smokingstrobes.com/lowkeytattoo

Freitag, 7. Januar 2011

I like the article about Richard Murrian here at FineArtTV (NSFW) http://bit.ly/gDesCN - especially the videos

Donnerstag, 6. Januar 2011

Nice high key lighting setup for the tattoo on model Kates buttocks: http://SmokingStrobes.com/highkeytattoo

Mittwoch, 5. Januar 2011

5 Cool New Cameras for 2011: http://bit.ly/ijTnoZ
Excellent review of the Nissin Di622 mark II Speedlight: http://bit.ly/hXzRXL

Montag, 3. Januar 2011

Photographer, do you have experiences with Easy Release (http://www.applicationgap.com/)? Did it always work for you?