People often assume that portraits have to be done in the studio, but a versatile photographer should be able to take good portrait photos anywhere, using either portable studio lighting or the beautiful natural light. Sometimes the atmosphere provided by a location helps you to relax and get into your… mojo. Perhaps an outdoor location...
One of the services I offer at my studio is the party photo shoot. Everyone gets their makeup done, and their photo taken, with lots of dressing up and sometimes the mild influence of alcohol (over 18s only, naturally!). Everyone agrees it’s a lot of fun, and I frequently get a guest from one party...
I don’t enter many competitions, and this was the first time I entered the SWPP/BPPA monthly competition for June 2009. It’s the sort of thing where you don’t want to look at the other entries because it’s all of a terribly high standard and everything is so intimidating. Still, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I tentatively...
Models often ask this question. Good portfolio images should show what you’re all about. They should show all your best features, your versatility, your breadth of styles and above all something of your personality. Whilst not hiding anything, de-emphasising negatives through lighting or angle is fine, but they shouldn’t be digitally altered to make legs...
