speaking to a friend today i offered to shoot her an amateur model portfolio with my (dad's) magnificent SLR camera, free of charge. since i'll be working at a fashion magazine later this year i decided i'd give it a shot and go ahead and shoot.
equipment needed:
• backdrop placed behind the model
•a studio flash for the main source of light, or natural light from a side window.
•a bounce is needed to reflect light underneath the models eyes
•tripod for mounting your camera
• backdrop placed behind the model
•a studio flash for the main source of light, or natural light from a side window.
•a bounce is needed to reflect light underneath the models eyes
•tripod for mounting your camera
the type of modelling you want to shoot determines the overall look of the portfolio such as glamour, commercial print, freelance, lifestyle or swimsuit modelling.
include a headshot, three quarter body shot, smiling shot, action shot and full body shot. show diveristy with various wardrobe choices, poses and locations.
purchase a portfolio case that can hold between 15 and 20 8"x10" photographs, both in black and white and colour.
less is more. pick only a few of your best photographs. think 'wow' factor.
your book is a collection of the model's best phot0graphs, demonstrating how photgenic she is, her professional experience and ability to work in various situations.
your book must stand out. professional edge gets a client's attention. place your best photographs on the right hand page.
provide a strong conclusion to the model's portfolio.
your book must stand out. professional edge gets a client's attention. place your best photographs on the right hand page.
provide a strong conclusion to the model's portfolio.
hire a naive photo assisant to carry the equipment, bring coffee and hold up reflector screens.
work it girl
1 comment:
You already know what i think of that topic , i was here when you maked it . Ah always buisy Aimee ! even when i try to spend time with you ! haha ! I wizz you .
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