Howard Stern's new photography hobby PICS

[Dman51]

I'm a big Stern fan and recently he gave up an interest in chess to pursue a hobby in photography. He began shooting with a Nikon D7000 and has since moved up to a D3S. He has had a couple of professional gigs already in his new hobby. His most recent shots come from Whirl Magazine and the subject is--as most of the time-- his wife Beth.

Pictures - Howard Stern shoots Beth O for Whirl Magazine - National howard stern | Examiner.com

What do you guys think? I think he's pretty damn good considering he has under a year of exp!

[D.Lisoway]

Wow those really are good! I'm pretty impressed especially if hes only been doing this for less than a year.

[Dman51]

Yeah he has a teacher and spends a ton of time doing it, because he's real into it. I was very impressed as well because he has picked it up very quickly and has a great eye for it too.

[daq7]

Meh. They are good, but take away the woman and let me see what he does. Seriously

[Dman51]

Meh. They are good, but take away the woman and let me see what he does. Seriously

Here's a shot he's auctioning off for charity, of course no wife in the pic just a sunset over Pittsburgh.

[daq7]

It is just my opinion, of course, but that completely proves my point.

[OldClicker]

It is just my opinion, of course, but that completely proves my point.

My opinion agrees with your opinion. The auction would be for the name, not the image. - Terry

[mattb]

Not bad for a relative beginner, but not amazing. I think he could work on seeing...

[Dman51]

Yeah I happen to agree with the sunset picture, surprised he picked that for the auction. Though I have seen other pictures sans the wife and he still has impressed me. If I can come across other shots of landscape or of something other then his wife I will be sure to post. I just enjoy spreading positive word about Howard because I believe he is very misunderstood to people who only know of his "antics." It is cool to have a such a notable name be a part of the photography enthusiast community.

[megan]

I'm in this camp too. While well done, they don't show much originality. But - it takes time and experience to find your genuine voice/vision.

[Anbesol]

Clipped and posterized specular greens and excessive saturation and contrast seem abundant in a lot of the images. I think the wardrobe and makeup artists worked harder than he did.

[filmlaw]

Clipped and posterized specular greens and excessive saturation and contrast seem abundant in a lot of the images. I think the wardrobe and makeup artists worked harder than he did.

Completely agree, plus blown highlights, poor composition, dizzying angles and a huge departure from pin sharpness. Other than that, what a great photographer.
Although he produces better images than I did the first year I picked up a camera; I first picked up a camera 40+ years ago and never had the ability to spend thousands of dollars or the time to spend hundreds of hours with instructors. There is no substitute for the training that a hundred thousand images will provide.
It's amazing that everyone thinks they are talented photographers when asked to shoot foolproof subjects
He should go back to chess.

[tburick]

I am a huge Howard Stern fan... HUGE!! But, I wont let that cloud my judgement. The man has great talent, but with regards to the photography, he is not there yet. I bought the Calander he snapped shots for the North Shore Animal League. Lots of Beth, and then there is Beth... more and more Beth.. Oh yeah, and a few dogs. He does not seem to have an eye for finding an interesting composition, at least... not yet. Really needs to get out there and take photographs, not portraits. I am still using film, and I see in his work what I see with many digital age photographers.... too much saturation and filtering with software.. things I am used to producing in a dark room.... Keep on snappin Stern, but dont get over confident yet. Get away from Beth and lets see some interesting and creative work.