Photography
As a former model and former model agent, James has answered many frequently asked questions. Some of the questions are How to’s and other just contain some curiosities that readers had on their mind. A fashion photographer should be knowledgeable when it comes to developing a persons modeling potential and as a former agent, he strive to stay informed and shares that information with you.
What settings and lens would photographers use to shoot a fashion show catwalk?
Because Fashion show catwalks see less of my equipment, I don’t have a special lens. Although my very first lens for the runway was a Canon 70-300 so that I could capture the whole runway at any interval. It was only in use for the first day. I realized immediately that there is no point…
How does fashion photography work?
The most generic way to answer such a vague question is this. Fashion photography works by finding the best methods to photograph fashion in order to make it the most presentable and/or to give viewers the sense of practical usability in real word scenarios. There are different lighting techniques and different goals that in other…
How Should I Set Up Lighting in Fashion Photography?
There are so many ways to do photography lighting. Especially since fashion photography does not have as many rules when creativity is concerned. Here are four styles of lighting for the studio to satisfy your curiosity. Split lighting is a common way to narrow a models face. The key light should be placed in a…
Can anyone hire a fashion photographer who will find a suitable setting and models to achieve the vision outlined in a brief?
You can find a photographer who will hold your hand through the whole process but you may also find some that will expect you to provide everything including the time and date to shoot. The problem will amount to your budget. Obviously the less your budget is, the less a photographer will be able to…
What is the best way to find models as a photographer?
The best way, not the easiest, would be to go scouting for models. The reason being, is that if you “discovered” that model, when they make it big, that credit kind of falls back on you. They will remember you very well. This is what I call “Virgin Shooting”. Shooting a model who has not…
How do I, as a photographer, promote a model to get jobs?
As a photographer, the easiest way would be through social media. By joining industry groups on facebook, for example, you could help get her name out there. The down side is that serious clients are not going through facebook for their models because of the extensive contracts involved. If for local jobs, such as a…
How Can I Develop A Skill in Photography?
You know, I usually see answers that say, “Go out and shoot”. And while this is one of my own common answers, I would say that you would have to know what a good shot is first. I mean if you just go out and shoot for years, how would that develop a skill? You…
What Is The Best Lens for Fashion Photography?
I will swear by these three mid-price lenses as starter lenses for fashion photography.50mm 1.4 (full length fashion/set location)85mm 1.4 (mid length fashion/studio)100mm 2.8 (Beauty/jewelry/fashion)The reason for avoiding zoom lenses when possible is because prime lenses have less glass for a sharper image. You will have faster aperture for a more shallow depth of field.…
