Assisting a fashion photography legend ...

I just returned from yet another trip to the big apple. Assiting the legendary fashion photographer Claudio Basso in any endeavour is a great honor. Not only did I learn a lot, but this was a lot of fun to boot. Check out my fashion photography web site.














Here you can se me explaining to participants how shoot tethered directly into Adobe Lightroom.














A live talkshow allowed all participants to ask direct questions to the creative panel.
Topics discussed included the fashion industry in general and how to work with the big names in a professional manner.















The creative panel from the left:
Star fashion photographer Claudio Basso
High end fashion designer Loris Diran
Supermodel Geoconda
Celebrity hairstylist Dan Riccio
Fashion stylist Elle Horton
Ikon model agency founder and CEO Cynthia Aktipis
Celebrity makeup artisit Anita Nouryeh

Photo credits David Verdini

Bodacious Becky!

Almost immediately upon his return from New York City, Walter had the opportunity to put his new knowledge to work for a C1M Studios client. Aspiring model, Beck Pinsky, arrived at the Catching-1-Moment Studios with more than her fair share of good looks and tons of attitude to back it up. No coaxing was required for this natural as she struck pose after pose through several wardrobe changes that yielded dozens of quality fashion shots. Walter employed, what he respectfully refers to as, the Basso Technique, derived from his recent study with the Maestro, Claudio Basso. And get this, these are just the test shots ... Becky will be bringing her vivacious personality back to the C1M Studios very soon ... and we can't wait!

Come on and Bite the Big Apple.

On October 25th, under the tutelage of the famed Claudio Basso, Walter Schnecker, Ph.D. captured this fabulous fashion shot — along with other photos taken of a bevy of Super Models. Basso’s editorial work has appeared across four continents in international publications that include Vogue, New York Woman, French Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair and Grazia, as well as in catalogues of some of the most prestigious retailers — Bonwit Teller, Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue. So, when C1M Studios in Milford, New Hampshire decided to expand the breadth of their modeling and fashion photography offering, New York City (and more specifically, Basso’s studio) seemed to be the place to go. To see more of Walter’s New York City Fashion Shots look in the modeling section of the C1M website (http://www.c1mpp.com/). “Come on and bite the Big Apple.”

C1M Hosts New Hampshire Professional Photographer’s Association

A gathering of pros, like NHPPA President, Don Chick (on left), took place at the C1M Studio on Monday night to discuss digital workflow. Lead by C1M owner, Walter Schnecker, Ph.D., topics of discussion included how to organize hard drives, copy files, apply presets, adjust exposure, color correct and more. With an emphasis on Adobe Bridge and Photoshop, this program was designed to disseminate what Walter learned from pros like Kevin Kubota, Jim DiVitale and Jen Hillenga. An efficient workflow system allows the photographer to edit shoots of 100 – 200 images in about 30 minutes. C1M would like to thank NHPPA and the professional photographers who attended what we feel was a productive and enjoyable evening.

Little Bit Country ... Little Bit Rock & Roll

Ann came to Catching-1-Moment looking for a portrait that reflected her true personality. She didn't think that a studio shot would do the trick. We found out that she's a bit "outdoorsy" so we suggested an outdoor shoot and scouted some locations including the covered bridge shown in the shot above. Here we were able to capture Ann's carefree and outgoing side ... including that twinkle in her eye. But, when all was said and done, Ann did just fine in the studio and we love the results. We couldn't resist showing our age with the Donnie & Marie Osmond reference ... "a little bit country and a little bit rock & roll" just seems to fit the bill. Thanks to Ann for a great shoot!

The Rise of Ryan

Ryan Reynolds was the next aspiring male model to walk through our door this Summer. In contrast to Jean-Philippe, Ryan appears less edgy and perhaps more erudite or refined and we thought about ways to leverage these qualities. Ultimately, we decided to shoot it GQ style. With wire mesh, some back lighting and a tux we hit pay dirt.

With this image, and perhaps a few more carefully-crafted portfolio shots, you get the feeling that we might just be witnessing the Rise of Ryan.

Model in the Making

With Senior Portrait Season bearing down upon us, we've kept very busy this Summer, helping some aspiring models build their portfolios. In the case of Jean-Philippe Barrar, this also involved the development of a "Comp Card" by our graphics team so that he can effectively market his image to modeling agencies and advertising agencies alike. To get edgy images, we once again designed original sets that accentuated Jean-Philippe's wide range -- from sensitive to urban. It's our understanding that he's since spent a week with the Ford Modeling Agency and we wish him the best of luck. Here are samples from the shoot and the resulting comp card for your viewing.

C1M Team