Executing Your Fashion Photography Shoot
Running a successful fashion photography shoot requires a great deal of advanced planning. In fact, the more planning you do up front, the more likely your shoot is to come off without a hitch. Here are four steps to planning and pulling off a successful fashion...
Mastering Photo Composition
Modern smartphones have put a powerful digital camera in everyone's pocket capable of taking spectacular photos almost on their own. These days you don't even need to know what an aperture setting is to get it right because the camera will figure it out for you....
Everything Your Modeling Portfolio Needs To Succeed
When you are just starting out in your modeling career, you won't be expected to have professional photos in your portfolio. You will only really need some simple snapshots that showcase your look, your personality, and your versatility. With that being said, here are...
The Importance of Model Releases
Any time you take a photo for any type of commercial purpose that includes a person in it, you will most likely need a modeling release. A modeling release is a signed document that states an individual has given you the right to use their photo - or in legal terms,...
Shooting The Perfect Portrait
Portrait photography has been around since the mid 19th century when the daguerreotype became widely used. Portraits remain popular to this day because they can capture individuals in so many ways, from artistic to staged glamour and everything in between. Portrait...
Changes In Modeling Since The Era of Social Media
The modeling industry used to be all about the haves and the have nots. It was a business where gatekeepers held all the power and aspiring models were at the mercy of agents. Often these scouts would identify potential models walking the streets, but whether aspiring...
Making A Career In Model Photography
A career in photography can be both glamorous and rewarding, but it requires a high amount of dedication and hard work. There is currently a lot of competition in the industry, thus making it a challenge for people to get their foot in the door, but building...
Mastering Test Shots With Models
As with any other skill or trade, the best way to improve your photography skills is to keep taking pictures. While the paid work that you get will certainly give you plenty of practice, you will also need to get used to taking test shots between jobs. Not only will...
Photographer Tips From A Former Model
After being a model and having photos taken of her for 20 years, Nancy Brown thought that it might be fun to switch to the other side of the lens. The only experience that she had with photography was leisurely taking pictures of her vacations, friends, and family....
The Keys To Success For Male Models
The majority of modeling tips in tricks you find online are geared towards female models. However, there is still a huge market and interest in male modeling, which is seen as equally as important in the fashion industry. If you’re a male model looking to get started,...