In the Trees
So… I spent a lot of time today looking very foolish with my camera in a tree. Self-portraits from POVTREE.
Practice makes Purty
Two weeks ago it was a radical transition back to motion-picture, but on a cinema-video scale (the 5D Mk II with even a crappy mic, handled properly and photogenically, is an unprecedented creative tool), and I began to feel like the cheater to his true love — longing, guilt and a LONG time spent regaining [...]
The Forties at the Lantern, plus a walk in the West Village
Katie! Your gallery, and lovely portraits while walking. I really do like these shots. Eyecandy. [ps-gal-flash height=390 width=590]http://www.photoshelter.com/c/benjaminchertoff/gallery/An-Evening-at-the-Lantern:-Bleeker-Street-at-Night/G00004my03.95yBM[/ps-gal-flash]
Can you Copyright a Dead Man?
Apparently you can, according to Bravado International Group Merchandising services, who, according to an e-mail I received from CafePress sent a notice to Bravado “stating that the use of Michael Jackson’s name, image or likeness infringes upon Bravado International Group Merchandising Services, Inc.’s intellectual property rights (copyright/trademark/right of publicity).” Whole issue was in response to [...]
Ryan Keely in Latex
Ryan Keely, October 2009 Penthouse Pet of the Month, models custom-fit latex haut-couture. Photographed December 9, 2009 at the Jacqueline Marie Couture studio in New York City. Many thanks to Lainie Speiser for letting me tag along for a wild day of fittings, radio shows and lots of frantic cab rides. Click through the image [...]
Victoria Zdrok
Dr. Victoria Zdrok; clinical psychologist, sex therapist and Penthouse Pet of the Year, 2004. Photographed in New York City, December 9, 2009, during a fitting at the Jacqueline Marie Couture studio. Click through the image for more of Victoria.
Seen while walking home from a shoot…
Sometimes the best shots happen on the way to the main event or, in these cases, while walking home.
A Miracle on Avenue A
The East Village is full of surprises (click through for more), including a some Hopper-esque holiday charm. Make your holidays a little, ahem, Hoppier, with these custom designed holiday cards exclusively available at my online store in both a glossy and matte finish. And in the spirit of giving, prices start at just $3.29!
Alphabet City
The only thing I did to this image (out of the ordinary) is push the exposure one stop just to get the light spilling onto the street; to burn it in. This image has me pretty much convinced that the Canon EF 24-70mm 1:2.8 L USM is basically the best lens I’ve ever shot with. [...]
Hang Me on your Wall!
You can now purchase large-format, framed prints, greeting cards and more through my new online store. Of course, it's the best of my work for sale, and I'll be adding prints daily. And it's CHEAP! All proceeds go to the Feed Ben Chertoff Fund. For custom printed, framed, signed prints, please contact me directly.
Pet Portraits
These are always fun shoots. And it fulfills my need for animal companionship without the poop.
East River Panorama
A three-frame manual panorama of the view a half-block from my apartment; 30" exposures, just after dusk. Click through to flickr to view in the "original" size (actually 1/2 the original file size, which is a whopping 18K x 4K pixels).
The King is Dead
Custom, limited-run prints available directly from me in a variety of enlargement sizes. Contact me for pricing and availability.
Street Shots
Custom, limited-run prints are available directly from me in a variety of enlargement sizes. Contact me for pricing and availability.
Power Outage
Copyright 2009, Benjamin Chertoff The great thing about the wee hours of the morning is that you have the whole city to yourself. 30" exposure alongside the FDR.
The 11th Commandment: I found it in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Copyright 2009, Benjamin Chertoff Custom, limited-run prints available directly from me in a variety of enlargement sizes. Contact me for pricing and availability.
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