My blog, although I don’t see myself as a blogger but as a Photographer I will try to blog some interesting material during the weeks.
Expect at least 2 updates a week.

Light of the old masters video

In today’s blog post the video we shot during the workshop “light of the classical masters”

During these videos we show you behind the scenes video, I explain the sets and we show you the results.

If you want way more in depth tutorials make sure to check out frankdoorhof.com/videos

Light of the classical masters part I

Today the first results from the workshop “light of the classical masters” with Claudia.

Would you love to be able to create images like this? Check out my full length tutorial with the same name on frankdoorhof.com/videos

A guitar wizards lair

As you all know I love guitars and recording music. Now most of my gear I can maintain myself but some guitars (or amps) really need an expert.

Now you can bring your guitar to a store for a tune up but in all honesty…. I never was satisfied and decided to just learn it myself.

When I ran into problems with a vintage jem777 I found Ray and he’s been my go to guy ever since.

When I picked up my acoustic Ibanez I also took some quick photos in his workshop. Hope you guys enjoy some images that have nothing to do with models 😉

Replay of the last digital classroom

“The Photos that Inspired Me”

Frank practically grew up in the Doka of his grandparents. They were early adaptors and had advanced photo and video equipment. A lot of material has been saved and we are still working on digitalizing all the slides.

But life moved on, Frank found interest in computers and built a local computer business, together with his wife Annewiek. But when the first digital cameras were introduced, Frank was curious and started this hobby again.

Meanwhile, Frank also found a passion for teaching, and one thing led to another. He made a basic instructional video about lighting. That was picked up by a Dutch distributor, so the whole family and the computer business helped to copy discs, print covers, and distributing the first few videos. And his talents did not go unnoticed. He was asked to speak on big international shows and events and wrote a book with the help of Scott Kelby: “Mastering the Model Shoot”, in the meantime, teaching workshops on model photography worldwide.

But which pictures does Frank like himself, and which photographers inspired him? How does he get inspiration for his colorful and contrasty work?

You’ll find out in this very personal episode of the Digital Classroom