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You know you have to! I've been asked several times recently about my backup strategy, so I thought I'd write a quick post about how my backups are handled.

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AOP part 8: Shaving

I had booked Maja for the workshop partly because of her bald look. It is really beautiful and quite rare.

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Model of the Day: 07/09/2026 - Niki Marie

Our daily model photograph with Niki Marie

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Q&A: Shoot I shoot RAW for events?

Q: I shoot RAW for things like Weddings, but should I use it for less important events photography too?

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The WHOLE LIBRARY!

Yes, you can download the complete Film Photo Academy Library as one bundle!

 

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AOP part 7: Movement

Now, remember I said this was all natural light? Well the previous images were shot at ISO 1250 at f4.

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About Company Names - Why 'Joe Bloggs Photography' (video)

A short YouTube video with some business advice

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Model of the Day: 06/09/2026 - Raphaella Withlove

Our daily model photograph with Raphaella Withlove

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Simple abstract figure lighting

In this shot we skim across the torso both seeing the overall form and shape, but also the fine details of the texture of the skin and the downy hairs.

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AOP part 6: A Darker Portrait

On the very first set I shoot with anyone I always go through the same sequence of long shots, to medium, to tight portraits.

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Model of the Day: 05/09/2026 - Artemis Fauna

Our daily model photograph with Artemis Fauna

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