Shooting with Playboy centerfold photographer Arny Freytag
#1
Posted 02-02-2011 12:35 PM
At the end of January I had the privilege to work with Arny Freytag, Playboy's most prolific Centerfold shooter with more that 120 centerfolds to his credit. Over the years I have admired his work, not just cheking out the obviously smoking centerfolds he has shot, but more how he shot them. The more I studied his images, the more it became obvious that he is an absolute master of lighting and over the years we have tried to mimic what he does. And so, over the years we invested in more and more lights, and currently we light our boudoir sets with around 10-15 strobes all placed to create highlights and shadows on body parts to emphasize the curve and shape of the model's body, as well as selectively highlighting background elements to create depth and interest.
But what was fascinating to learn working with Arny is that he never lights a centerfold with less than 20 lights, sometimes as many as 40, and all are positioned incredibly tight to the subject and tightly scrimmed to create very defined small pools of light. In the days before digital, it would take him and his team around a week just to light the set, and then a day of shooting. Now with digital it takes a day and ahlf to get the set lit and get the shot.
It was most enjoyable to see him work and a great learning event for me, and one I will remember for a long time.
As an FYI I had many of my commerical images published in the various editions of Playboy, but never a cover or centerfold. One day perhaps!!!!
Here are a couple of shots from the shoot
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#2
Posted 02-02-2011 12:42 PM
Glenn Murphey, Crew Chief
Owner Crew Chief Services The Pinnacle of Excellence, Contract Crew Services for the racing community.
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#3
Posted 02-02-2011 02:34 PM
#4
Posted 02-02-2011 03:32 PM
By Meathead racing:
"Danny Steyn has a better job than I do."
#5
Posted 02-02-2011 04:20 PM
Ok, so with JD's blessing, I will kick off new Off Topic venue off with something sure to get a few views - Perhaps some of you will find this offiensive.... oh well
At the end of January I had the privilege to work with Arny Freytag, Playboy's most prolific Centerfold shooter with more that 120 centerfolds to his credit. Over the years I have admired his work, not just cheking out the obviously smoking centerfolds he has shot, but more how he shot them. The more I studied his images, the more it became obvious that he is an absolute master of lighting and over the years we have tried to mimic what he does. And so, over the years we invested in more and more lights, and currently we light our boudoir sets with around 10-15 strobes all placed to create highlights and shadows on body parts to emphasize the curve and shape of the model's body, as well as selectively highlighting background elements to create depth and interest.
But what was fascinating to learn working with Arny is that he never lights a centerfold with less than 20 lights, sometimes as many as 40, and all are positioned incredibly tight to the subject and tightly scrimmed to create very defined small pools of light. In the days before digital, it would take him and his team around a week just to light the set, and then a day of shooting. Now with digital it takes a day and ahlf to get the set lit and get the shot.
It was most enjoyable to see him work and a great learning event for me, and one I will remember for a long time.
As an FYI I had many of my commerical images published in the various editions of Playboy, but never a cover or centerfold. One day perhaps!!!!
Here are a couple of shots from the shoot
Not sure about proper lighting but they can drive my car anyday! roglmfao!
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#6
Posted 02-02-2011 06:38 PM
Not sure about proper lighting but they can drive my car anyday! roglmfao!
Danny, if you need someone to help you with the lighting, I am your man. LOL
#7
Posted 02-02-2011 10:39 PM
I am offended, just like those girls, everyone just wants me for my body
Jim
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#8
Posted 02-03-2011 11:29 AM
#9
Posted 02-03-2011 02:01 PM
Both of which barely out paced "I love my Hot Wives"The MEATHEAD Racing sticker "Danny Steyn has a better job than I do" was our most popular sticker in 2010 just edging out "I'm here for the man drama", look for us to put both of those into production again for 2011.
Glenn Murphey, Crew Chief
Owner Crew Chief Services The Pinnacle of Excellence, Contract Crew Services for the racing community.
Soon to be back in the club racing scene for good
#10
Posted 02-03-2011 02:58 PM
The MEATHEAD Racing sticker "Danny Steyn has a better job than I do" was our most popular sticker in 2010 just edging out "I'm here for the man drama", look for us to put both of those into production again for 2011.
You are so going to have send me one of each.
Atlanta Region F&C
#11
Posted 02-03-2011 03:04 PM
New Crew shirts will read, "I'm here late FIXING this car cause of the Man Drama"You are so going to have send me one of each.
Glenn Murphey, Crew Chief
Owner Crew Chief Services The Pinnacle of Excellence, Contract Crew Services for the racing community.
Soon to be back in the club racing scene for good
#12
Posted 02-03-2011 03:55 PM
Another fulfilled New Year Resolution!
What a gig Danny and, other than the obvious, some great work my friend!
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Jim Daniels
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#13
Posted 02-04-2011 01:38 PM
Rick
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#14
Posted 02-04-2011 03:00 PM
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