Comments on: Frank W. Ockenfels 3 http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/ Former Photography Director Rob Haggart Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:55:25 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sebastian Oquendo http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-41423 Sebastian Oquendo Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:09:18 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-41423 I was lucky enough to meet Frank in 2003 at a Santa Fe Workshop. He just blew my mind and changed the way I conceived things in life. "…Embrace the moment -quiet moments. Fell the light…" He is One of a few truly visionaries in modern arts. Sebastian I was lucky enough to meet Frank in 2003 at a Santa Fe Workshop. He just blew my mind and changed the way I conceived things in life. “…Embrace the moment -quiet moments. Fell the light…” He is One of a few truly visionaries in modern arts.

Sebastian

]]> By: marc piron http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-36707 marc piron Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:07:48 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-36707 took a 4 day workshop with franky last year at PS photo festival a few things I would like to say he deconstructed your beliefs on photography and how it is supposed to be he's a gentle rebel he builds your lighting techniques back up with every day tools he is concerned about everyone in the class his class is a must, it will open a part of your brain you've lost since childhood the best therapy I ever had I'm not the only one, F. is adored by all his students took a 4 day workshop with franky last year at PS photo festival
a few things I would like to say
he deconstructed your beliefs on photography and how it is supposed to be
he’s a gentle rebel
he builds your lighting techniques back up with every day tools
he is concerned about everyone in the class
his class is a must, it will open a part of your brain you’ve lost since childhood
the best therapy I ever had
I’m not the only one, F. is adored by all his students

]]> By: “RNP the Blog” » Blog Archive » Favorite photographers v 5.0 http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-36550 “RNP the Blog” » Blog Archive » Favorite photographers v 5.0 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:51:06 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-36550 [...] He was also featured on APhotoEditor [...] [...] He was also featured on APhotoEditor [...] ]]> By: kimberly http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-23207 kimberly Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:39:32 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-23207 wow! Its nice wow! Its nice

]]> By: Kwaku Kufuor http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-14904 Kwaku Kufuor Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:14:12 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-14904 If you are impressed by Frank's work and versatility, you should take a look at Albert Watson's work. If you are impressed by Frank’s work and versatility, you should take a look at Albert Watson’s work.

]]> By: Josie Dvorken http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-10126 Josie Dvorken Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:53:02 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-10126 Frank W. Ockenfels 3 is photo budda! Frank W. Ockenfels 3 is photo budda!

]]> By: evanesmen http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-8615 evanesmen Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:13:10 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-8615 he works too on the cover of "the open door" from Evanescence... amazing job!!!!! he works too on the cover of “the open door” from Evanescence… amazing job!!!!!

]]> By: Emily Ockenfels http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7208 Emily Ockenfels Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:48:16 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-7208 As Franks sister I guess I am a bit bias but, He IS a genious!!! I brag about him all the time!!! As Franks sister I guess I am a bit bias but, He IS a genious!!!
I brag about him all the time!!!

]]> By: Martha Retallick http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4132 Martha Retallick Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:07:06 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-4132 I also plead guilty to being an emerging photographer. It's been fun to return to something I considered doing as a career back in high school. A lot of life's waters have flowed under the bridge since then, and I'm glad to be back! And thanks for posting Frank's portfolio. Very inspirational! I also plead guilty to being an emerging photographer. It’s been fun to return to something I considered doing as a career back in high school. A lot of life’s waters have flowed under the bridge since then, and I’m glad to be back!

And thanks for posting Frank’s portfolio. Very inspirational!

]]> By: Brooks http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3959 Brooks Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:03:10 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3959 Wait. Why are we talking about Nadav Kander again? Anyway, I've always been a big fan of Franks, so imagine my amazement when my wife called me a few years ago to tell me that one of the kids in her first grade class has a photographer for a dad. "His name is Frank Ocken..." "Oh my God! Frank Ockenfels?! Soon after that we met and I have to agree that he's one of the nicest people I know. In one of our first conversations he told me to call him so I could come over to his house and talk shop and he also wanted to come see my studio. I was blown away. Wait. Why are we talking about Nadav Kander again?

Anyway, I’ve always been a big fan of Franks, so imagine my amazement when my wife called me a few years ago to tell me that one of the kids in her first grade class has a photographer for a dad. “His name is Frank Ocken…” “Oh my God! Frank Ockenfels?! Soon after that we met and I have to agree that he’s one of the nicest people I know. In one of our first conversations he told me to call him so I could come over to his house and talk shop and he also wanted to come see my studio. I was blown away.

]]> By: Keep It Simple http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3873 Keep It Simple Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:34:48 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3873 Massively improved website by Nadav Kander. The old (black background version) was virtually impossible to view. Like a bad video game, or trying to catch a moving thumbnail, similar to shooting those moving plastic ducks at the county fair. This new version clearly shows -- the website design DOES matter. Massively improved website by Nadav Kander. The old (black background version) was virtually impossible to view. Like a bad video game, or trying to catch a moving thumbnail, similar to shooting those moving plastic ducks at the county fair. This new version clearly shows — the website design DOES matter.

]]> By: Gunnar Mjaugedal http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3871 Gunnar Mjaugedal Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:23:42 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3871 wow, thanks for the link! wow, thanks for the link!

]]> By: craig pulsifer http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3849 craig pulsifer Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:12:21 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3849 [Kander's web article written by Patrick Burgoyne, published Graphis Magazine, 2005; full text found in 'Selected Articles' link on www.nadavkander.com ] [Kander's web article written by Patrick Burgoyne, published Graphis Magazine, 2005; full text found in 'Selected Articles' link on http://www.nadavkander.com ]

]]> By: craig pulsifer http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3848 craig pulsifer Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:03:42 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3848 In an article on Nadav Kander's web site, NYTimes Magazine PE, Kathy Ryan says, "this kind of hugeness of vision, this willingness to embrace all kinds of photography. We're in a time when photography is becoming increasingly specialised, whether that's using large format or grainy black and white or whatever, but what I love is that [Kander] does a lot of things and that he does all of them well." Nice. In an article on Nadav Kander’s web site, NYTimes Magazine PE, Kathy Ryan says, “this kind of hugeness of vision, this willingness to embrace all kinds of photography. We’re in a time when photography is becoming increasingly specialised, whether that’s using large format or grainy black and white or whatever, but what I love is that [Kander] does a lot of things and that he does all of them well.”

Nice.

]]> By: Roderick Trestrail http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3785 Roderick Trestrail Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:44:25 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3785 @19 When I said "emerging photographer" in my earlier post, I meant myself. Perhaps I posted a bit hastily. Also, I could not agree more with your comment about boredom coming from shooting the same stuff over and over. @19

When I said “emerging photographer” in my earlier post, I meant myself. Perhaps I posted a bit hastily. Also, I could not agree more with your comment about boredom coming from shooting the same stuff over and over.

]]> By: todd huffman http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3775 todd huffman Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:53:11 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3775 #7: Mr. Ockenfels as you well know isn't an emerging photographer. That comment is giving to emerging photographers to try to get them to focus on something in an effort to perfect it. I think it is fine to shoot many different things in different ways, it just looks weird when you send someone a portfolio with fashion/portraits/still life/architecture, etc. all in the same 30 images, unless it tells a specific story. We all get bored of shooting the same stuff though and find inspiration in shooting things that are a break from the regular. My favorite photographer that does it all and does it in an extremely refined way is Raymond Meier. #7: Mr. Ockenfels as you well know isn’t an emerging photographer. That comment is giving to emerging photographers to try to get them to focus on something in an effort to perfect it. I think it is fine to shoot many different things in different ways, it just looks weird when you send someone a portfolio with fashion/portraits/still life/architecture, etc. all in the same 30 images, unless it tells a specific story. We all get bored of shooting the same stuff though and find inspiration in shooting things that are a break from the regular. My favorite photographer that does it all and does it in an extremely refined way is Raymond Meier.

]]> By: links for 2007-12-14 | TrentHead.Com http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3745 links for 2007-12-14 | TrentHead.Com Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:29:16 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3745 [...] A Photo Editor - Frank W. Ockenfels 3 When I think about high level photographers who can shoot anything and are flexible and can problem solve on the fly, Frank (Frankie three sticks) comes to mind every time. (tags: photography portfolio) [...] [...] A Photo Editor – Frank W. Ockenfels 3 When I think about high level photographers who can shoot anything and are flexible and can problem solve on the fly, Frank (Frankie three sticks) comes to mind every time. (tags: photography portfolio) [...] ]]> By: Pixgremlin http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3744 Pixgremlin Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:56:17 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3744 ihave no idea who this guy is, but i am highly impresses with his work! ihave no idea who this guy is, but i am highly impresses with his work!

]]> By: Simon Winnall http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3743 Simon Winnall Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:32:22 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3743 Has APE ever worked with Nadav Kander? Love his work! Has APE ever worked with Nadav Kander? Love his work!

]]> By: Jonathan Waiter http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3718 Jonathan Waiter Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:54:36 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3718 Frank is an alien. I don't even believe he is human. Frank is an alien. I don’t even believe he is human.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3709 Kevin Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:35:50 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3709 Generalist does not mean generic, at least in this case... Generalist does not mean generic, at least in this case…

]]> By: Erica Chadwick http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3708 Erica Chadwick Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:34:25 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3708 wow- nice work. wow- nice work.

]]> By: Alan Farkas http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3704 Alan Farkas Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:08:29 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3704 @7 -APE said him/ herself, that even though Frank does everything well, APE still pigeon holed Frank on montages. As artists many shooters like to shoot many subjects, stills, people, fashion, whatever floats yer boat with a handful of styles & techniques. But as business people trying to create an awareness in buyers minds, unless you are a brand name, specialization will serve the majority of us well. @7 -APE said him/ herself, that even though Frank does everything well, APE still pigeon holed Frank on montages. As artists many shooters like to shoot many subjects, stills, people, fashion, whatever floats yer boat with a handful of styles & techniques. But as business people trying to create an awareness in buyers minds, unless you are a brand name, specialization will serve the majority of us well.

]]> By: Chris Walters http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3703 Chris Walters Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:54:13 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3703 Very inspiring work. Thanks for sharing. Very inspiring work. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: shutterbug http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3700 shutterbug Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:30:48 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3700 @8 I think that what would help you understand franks work more is to understand where his is coming from as a photographer. Throughout the 90's Frank was one of the main goto guys for the record labels. And unlike the expectation that a photographer must have a singular style that is clearly defined and easily recognizable that is so pervasive in the editorial market, the labels really needed photographers that could deliver multiple looks and techniques so they could stretch out the use of a one day session for months. Single cover, publicity, concept art, poster shot. Working for the labels required you to be a "generalist" and expected you to experiment wildly and deliver lots of different looks. Thats not to say that frank doesnt have a distinctive style. He obviously has an amazing eye and is truly one of the greats of today. @8
I think that what would help you understand franks work more is to understand where his is coming from as a photographer. Throughout the 90’s Frank was one of the main goto guys for the record labels. And unlike the expectation that a photographer must have a singular style that is clearly defined and easily recognizable that is so pervasive in the editorial market, the labels really needed photographers that could deliver multiple looks and techniques so they could stretch out the use of a one day session for months. Single cover, publicity, concept art, poster shot. Working for the labels required you to be a “generalist” and expected you to experiment wildly and deliver lots of different looks. Thats not to say that frank doesnt have a distinctive style. He obviously has an amazing eye and is truly one of the greats of today.

]]> By: anon http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3699 anon Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:04:03 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3699 but the most amazing "generalist": Nadav Kander but the most amazing “generalist”:
Nadav Kander

]]> By: Sarah Underhill http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3695 Sarah Underhill Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:04:35 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3695 Love the website. How fun and creative! Thanks for sharing this...now I have yet, another bookmark. Love the website. How fun and creative! Thanks for sharing this…now I have yet, another bookmark.

]]> By: Red http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3694 Red Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:46:27 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3694 His range is amazing, but by the same token I find it odd. Imagine a band that could play any kind of music... isn't there just something inherently weird about that? I personally prefer bands that have a distinct sound... His range is amazing, but by the same token I find it odd. Imagine a band that could play any kind of music… isn’t there just something inherently weird about that? I personally prefer bands that have a distinct sound…

]]> By: Roderick Trestrail http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3692 Roderick Trestrail Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:16:34 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3692 In a time where everyone seems to be telling emerging photographers to narrow their vision down and specialize, specialize, specialize; hell, even try to define their body of work in 10 pictures, FWO3 is an amazing inspiration to take chances in many areas of photography and not just be content to [try to make] bank on one look. In a time where everyone seems to be telling emerging photographers to narrow their vision down and specialize, specialize,
specialize; hell, even try to define their body of work in 10 pictures,
FWO3 is an amazing inspiration to take chances in many areas of photography and not just be content to [try to make] bank on
one look.

]]> By: Todd Huffman http://www.aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/comment-page-1/#comment-3688 Todd Huffman Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:59:02 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2007/12/13/frank-w-ockenfels-3/#comment-3688 @5 I think it is to encourage you to call his book in for a "real look", because an image on a webpage can never compete with a print. Faster loads too. :) @5

I think it is to encourage you to call his book in for a “real look”, because an image on a webpage can never compete with a print. Faster loads too. :)

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