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Model of the Day: 07/03/2026 - Maja Stina
Our daily model photograph with Maja Stina
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11 Tips for More Creative Portraits
1) Do something whacky Now, where to start with this. Let's say you've got a teenage girl wants some shots of her in the prom dress.
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You can use chains to allow your model to create new shapes
Anything that the model can hang on can give you great new poses to explore. These chains are hanging from my studio's ceiling - 6 metres above the floor - so despite the crop which makes them look short they are actually very long.
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Model of the Day: 06/03/2026 - Leah Axl
Our daily model photograph with Leah Axl
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Model of the Day: 05/03/2026 - Laura Summers
Our daily model photograph with Laura Summers
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PhotoShoot: Niki-Marie - Melons!!
Warning: The images from this photo shoot are much stronger sexually than my usual material. I shall be posting images from this shoot over several different posts.
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Pool Side
These shots were taken in a temporary indoor pool in the studio, but could have been as easily done just by soaking our model in water first. Although you can see reflections in the water in some of the shots it's not a major part of the image.
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Model of the Day: 04/03/2026 - Bex Mitchell
Our daily model photograph with Bex Mitchell
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Strong background colours bring subjects forward and create drama
Basic colour theory says that warm colours approach and cool, blue colours recede in an image. That's why a pale blue or mottled white and pale blue background has been a staple of portrait photography for years.
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Critique for Ken
Before I start, it's nice to see a completely black and white set. It's strange how few black and white's we see from these workshops these days, I think because it comes out of the camera in colour people tend to get stuck there.
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