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Model of the Day: 04/01/2026 - Helen Claire
Our daily model photograph with Helen Claire
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The trick with the first shot
Whenever I start a shoot I always take a "test" shot. I tell the client this is a test of my lighting, but what it actually does is let me quietly examine their facial structure before continuing with the shoot.
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Critique for Richard W
This is a critique of Richard's images from a recent workshop at the studios. This is from a nude's workshop - so there's lots of nudity - go no further if you're going to be offended!
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"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.
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Adora Photoshoot
These images are from a shoot with a model called Adora. Adora is young and at the time of the shoot had only one previous shoot under her belt with a friend.
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AOP part 57: Long Shot Shapes
As you can see when you have something completely black the thing that gives any sense of shape to the subject are the highlights.
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Model of the Day: 03/01/2026 - Victoria Bond
Our daily model photograph with Victoria Bond
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Julie Waterhouse - Dancer - Bodyscapes
While working with Julie - a professional working dancer - I was fascinated by the musculature and physiology of her amazingly toned and controlled body.
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Have you ever wondered about making a video from all your photographs the hard way?
Have you ever wondered what happens if you take all the photographs you have made of a particular model and play them back at 30 frames per second?
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Model of the Day: 02/01/2026 - Tillie Feather
Our daily model photograph with Tillie Feather
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