Michael E. Stern
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14482
Jobs:
16
Location:
Pasadena CA, United States
Specialty:
People
Experience:
20+ Years
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Michael E. Stern
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Michael E. Stern
Michael E. Stern
I've been a professional photographer since the early 80's and have spent most of my time performing commercial work for a variety of entertainment industry clientele: Disney, WB, Universal and Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures.
I've also been into photography education since the late '80's and have taught at a variety of educational institutions throughout California. I am available to post-process your image to show you what can be done with today's technologies. Samples are below.
My book: Build A Better Photograph can be found at Amazon.
I look forward to the opportunity to help you build better photographs!
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Views: 2595
Photographer: Don Schiff
Category: People Photography
Camera:
Nikon D70
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
This photo is slightly above average for the reasons stated above. You have a good eye but need to improve camera technique, lighting choice (if possible) and post-pr...
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Views: 14736
Photographer: Traci S
Category: Documentry Photography
Camera:
Canon PowerShot G11
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
As I said a very strong photo.
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Views: 2238
Photographer: meechan
Category: Nature Photography
Camera:
Fujifilm A150
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
This photo is above average in most categories and with a few technical and artistic changes could be a very powerful and successful image.
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Views: 2999
Photographer: Sherry Reed
Category: Animal Photography
Camera:
Nikon Coolpix S570
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
As I indicated above this is an interesting snapshot and a nice memory of the event but not much more.
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Views: 2150
Photographer: Debra Crawford
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
FUJIFILM FinPix s5000
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
This is an image that is saleable for stock or wall art, an image I would not tire of looking at.
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Views: 2022
Photographer: Stevan T.
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D7000
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
Eye-catching at first but not strong enough to hold interest. Try telling a story.
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Views: 2298
Photographer: Stevan T.
Category: Fine art Photography
Camera:
Nikon D7000
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
Once you get past the obvious HDR, it is a nice shot. As a fine art piece I'm not so sure. I would use a combination of HDR and a less obvious processing and combine ...
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Views: 1792
Photographer: David Siebers
Category: Documentry Photography
Camera:
Olympus SP-590 UZ
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
Overall a snapshot but a nice memento of the moment, especially for family and friends.
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Views: 1849
Photographer: David Siebers
Category: Documentry Photography
Camera:
Olympus SP-590 UZ
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
For all the reasons stated above and for the previous photo in this series.
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Views: 1819
Photographer: Martin Alpert
Category: Photojournalism
Camera: Select
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
I really like the story and humor of this photograph.
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Views: 1720
Photographer: Stevan T.
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Nikon D7000
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
For the reasons stated above, very well done indeed.A lovely shot, could be a postcard or a puzzle. Thank you for asking me to review it for you.
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Views: 1586
Photographer: Martin Alpert
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
Overall a very nice photo and definitely suitable for competition. I would lighten the very dark areas of the pews and perhaps crop the top off.
Well done.
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Views: 1445
Photographer: Martin Alpert
Category: Travel Photography
Camera:
Canon EOS 60D
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
While I like this image, it is not compelling enough to warrant more than a passing look. This (in my opinion) due to the lack of tonal separation in the tones of the...
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Views: 1440
Photographer: Martin Alpert
Category: Photojournalism
Camera:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
I want to see more of the temple and less of the rock. We get that it's a rock but what is its' relevance to the temple? That is the story you want/need to tell. This...
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Views: 1335
Photographer: Martin Alpert
Category: Photojournalism
Camera: Select
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
There is something appealing about this photograph and humor too but it doesn't stand out as anything special. When given all the photographs of this type, yours is n...
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Views: 1600
Photographer: Martin Alpert
Category: Architectual Photography
Camera:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
For the reasons stated above this image is really not competition worthy. I don't know if trite is the word but there is nothing to keep me in the photo more than a f...
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Views: 728
Photographer: Stevan T.
Category: Night Photography
Camera:
Nikon D7000
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
Stevan,
Good work. I have two suggestions for you: try inserting a lighter sky, maybe with some blue in it. This will offset the warmth of the street colors. Secondl...
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Views: 680
Photographer: Linda Groom
Category: People Photography
Camera:
PENTAX K-5
Critiqued by: Michael E. Stern
Hello Linda,
I was shocked at first to see this image because it's not something I'm familiar with...this is a good thing. You had my interest. But for my reasons ex...
