Photos only ever show the scene in front of the lens. But often just as exciting things happen on the dark side of the camera. Good pictures with that certain "wow" effect are rarely a matter of luck, but almost always the result of meticulous planning and organization. Far too rarely do we see how complex such shoots can be. That's why we're dedicating this week's Videos of the Week to a look at the scenery behind the camera and the makers. Of course, they are often a visual treat in themselves.
Whistler Blackcomb October Heli Shoot - Behind the Scenes
Here we can look over the shoulder of legend Paul Morrison as he uses the first snowfall of the season to get the box full of advertising images for Whistler Blackcomb. Not only planning, but also skillful improvisation can be the path to brilliant images.
Image Quest | Scott Markewitz
A beautiful interview combined with a look over the shoulder of a talented and veteran outdoor photographer
Phase One | To the ends of the earth with Tim Kemple
Whitewater kayaking is fascinating and wild. A photographer must be prepared to take equally fascinating and wild steps to capture the sport in fascinating images
Chris Burhard | Insivity
Pleasantly contemplative and visually stunning car portfolio by a photographer. Worth seeing!
Paul Ripke | Life of Paul 39
In this episode of the Hamburg photographer's slightly narcissistic webisode project, you can impressively see how much work is behind an advertising subject shot. The results of the work adorn websites, advertisements, posters and even promotional gadgets such as lens cleaning cloths from Dolomiti Superski.
Mammut | Schuhkontrolle - Making of
Speaking of advertising: Röbi Bösch has probably realized one of the most sensational campaigns of recent years with very memorable subjects for and with Mammut. In this video you can see behind the shoot on the so-called little camel.
Ice Nights Project - BTS with Ray Demski
Ray Demski shows us how he realizes a complicated ice climbing night shoot with an outdoor flash system. The studio is outside!
