Cohen Studios Expands Services To Editorial Coverage
October 12, 2009 at 12:29 am | In Raleigh arts scene, art, news, photography, wedding photography | Leave a CommentTags: North Carolina photographers, Raleigh photo studios, Raleigh photographers
While covering SparkCon for The Raleigh Downtowner, Max Cohen captured this image of an artist at work on Fayetteville Street.
October 12, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) – Cohen Studios, a full-service photography studio located in downtown Raleigh, NC, has been added to “Our State” magazine’s list of preferred photographers and has become a contributing photographer for “The Raleigh Downtowner.”
Max Cohen of Cohen Studios is best known for his commercial and wedding photography and environmental portraiture. Yet he’s been interested in photo-journalism since he attended the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Massachusetts.
“There’s an immediacy to editorial photography and a level of creative freedom that is really exciting,” he said. “It’s also a lot of fun to think about how the images I capture will enhance and illustrate a story or news item. It’s also nice to get a credit line!”
Published by Mann Media since 1996, “Our State” is a 75-year-old, statewide, monthly magazine that concentrates on the people and history of North Carolina and suggests places to visit.
“The photographic strength of Our State has made it very competitive among professional photographers to be published here,” says Deanne O’Connor, the magazine’s art director.
“The Raleigh Downtowner” is a monthly publication on newsstands and online, edited and published by Crash Gregg of Raleigh. The “Downtowner” focuses primarily on the center city district, featuring stories on local entertainment, arts and culture, dining, business, events, music, wine, fashion, and Raleigh history.
Recently, Cohen covered the SparkCon celebration of creativity that took place on Fayetteville Street for the “Downtowner.”
“I’m looking forward to many more assignments from the “Downtowner” and to seeing my work in the pages of Our State,” he said. “It’s really nice to get out of the studio from time to time.”
Cohen Studios celebrated its grand opening this month in the 311 W. Martin Street building, which houses a collection of studios and gallery space. For more information on Cohen Studios, visit www.cohenstudios.com.
About Cohen Studios:
A graduate of Enloe High School in Raleigh and the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, Max Cohen of Cohen Studios has been a professional photographer for five years, working in both digital photography and film. At H.I.P., he was exposed to a wide range of technical skills and studied under world-renown photographers as instructors and guest speakers. Describing himself as a “generalist,” he enjoys all types of subjects, from children and high school senior portraits to commercial and editorial assignments. For more information, visit www.cohenstudios.com. Cohen Studios is also available on Facebook and Citysearch.
Cohen Studios To Hold Grand Opening In Downtown Raleigh
September 22, 2009 at 5:05 pm | In Raleigh arts scene, news, photography, wedding photography | Leave a CommentTags: Raleigh photographers, Raleigh photography studios
Max Cohen, Cohen Studios
September 22, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) – Cohen Studios, a full-service photography studio in downtown Raleigh, will hold its grand opening Friday, October 2, during the citywide First Friday Art Walk, beginning at 7 p.m.
Owned and operated by photographer Max Cohen, Cohen Studios is located in “311 W. Martin,” a collection of artists’ studios and exhibition space named for its address within downtown Raleigh’s trendy Warehouse District.
“It’s really exciting to be in the same building with so many creative people, and in such a vibrant part of downtown Raleigh,” Cohen said. “I couldn’t ask for a better space.”
Other artists in the building include painter/printmaker Susan Martin, printmaker Julie Niskanen, and painters Carol Joy Shannon and Shaun Richards. Judy Jones, proprietor, is also a printmaker.
Cohen Studios provides a range of photography services, including color and black-and-white portraits; engagement and wedding photography, commercial, corporate and advertising photography; website photography, headshots and portfolios for actors and models, editorial photography, and fine art photography.
The grand opening will include an exhibit of Max Cohen’s work, as well as food, wine, and give-aways. The other artists’ studios will also be open.
For more information on Cohen Studios, visit www.cohenstudios.com. For more information on 311 West Martin Street galleries and studios, go to 311galleriesnadstudios.org/home.html.
About Cohen Studios
A graduate of Enloe High School in Raleigh and the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, Max Cohen of Cohen Studios has been a professional photographer for five years, working in both digital photography and film. At H.I.P., he was exposed to a wide range of technical skills and studied under world-renown photographers as instructors and guest speakers. Describing himself as a “generalist,” he enjoys all types of subjects, from children and high school senior portraits to commercial and editorial assignments. For more information, visit www.cohenstudios.com. Cohen Studios is also available on Facebook.
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From Cohen Studios: Ten Things That Will Make Your Wedding Photographer Love You!
September 16, 2009 at 10:16 pm | In photography, wedding photography, weddings | 3 CommentsTags: photo studios, photo studios Raleigh, photography, wedding photographers NC, wedding photographers Raleigh
Veteran wedding photographer Max Cohen of Cohen Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina (www.cohenstudios.com), offers the following simple, common-sense tips to ensure that the photographic element of your wedding day goes smoothly.
(1) Stay in close contact with your photographer. Wedding photographers love organization, so if you know of any new developments in your plans, call your photographer, or send an email, immediately.
(2) Schedule as much time for your photographer as possible. With family formals, bridal party sessions, and couples sessions, shooting can take up to one or two hours, depending on the size of your party. 
(3) Make sure your wedding party knows precisely where they need to be and when they need to be there. You’d be surprised by how many wedding schedules get pushed back half an hour because no one can find Uncle Bob.
(4) If your ceremony site is outdoors and at high noon, make sure your altar is shaded. Photographers love this because it keeps those dark shadows off your face, and you’ll love it because you’ll be more comfortable.
(5) Make sure your photographer gets fed! Remember that they’re on their feet, running around in a suit or heels all day. (Some photographers note this in their contracts.) The last thing you need on your big day is a fatigued and grumpy photographer.
(6) Talk to your photographer about yourself before the wedding! One thing a lot of photographers really love to do is to shoot something unique and even a little crazy during an engagement session or bridal portrait. To make sure those unique moment are relevant to who you are, let your photographer get to know you before the big day.
(7) When it comes to photographers, the old axiom is true: You get what you pay for. The main thing many studios factor into their pricing is how much time and energy they devote to YOU. If the photographer you’re looking at is charging an abnormally low rate, more than likely they won’t give you the time and flexibility that you want and need.
(8) The most difficult time during a wedding is the family “formals” photo session. The clock is ticking before cocktail hour and Uncle Bob is complaining about his feet. To make the whole process go faster, have a detailed list of all the family members needed in each shot. Talk to your photographer about this beforehand. That way he or she can create a family shot list and cut the time for this tedious process in half.
(9) The couples session is when you and your photographer really get creative. Try to keep as open a mind as possible and see what ideas your photographer has in mind. Sometimes poses can feel awkward, but they only look awkward if you’re not into it.
(10) You may not think this is important, but it is. Don’t try to fit into a wedding gown that’s too small for you. Brides HAVE passed out because they tried to make their dress go the extra mile. Stay comfortable, stay hydrated, and stay conscious! (Of course, “those” memories can have their own little charm…)
About Cohen Studios
A graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, Max Cohen of Cohen Studios has been a professional wedding photographer for five years, working in both digital photography and film. At H.I.P., he was exposed to a wide range of technical skills and studied under world-renown photographers as instructors and guest speakers. Describing himself as a “generalist,” he enjoys all types of subjects, from children and high school senior portraits to commercial and editorial assignments. For more information, visit www.cohenstudios.com.
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