pose papers motion actually programming Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

Body Image 4

THINKING: To finish off this short segment I want to mention briefly the media and its relationship with body image.

height waist portrait maja ladder Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

AOP part 52: Floortraits

I love the word "floortrait" - it is basically a portrait where the model is lying on the floor. It joins in my lexicon with the made up word "fasmati" which means a post on social media that implies something dramatic without giving any details.

Water

THINKING: When shooting water you really need to consider how you want the water to be represented for the particular concept you have in mind.

Merry Christmas!!

If you think I'm writing a blog on Christmas Day think again!! In the meantime here's a picture of a bird in the snow :)

video slow separately proof processed Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

Fire Dance Video

I created this video as a proof of concept. It was filmed in slow-motion and then each frame is separately post-processed for the final effect.

larger lighting graduated camera brightness Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

AOP part 51: The Larger Scene

In general I advise always getting closer, filling the frame with your subject. But sometimes your image is actually the larger environment and your model is only an element within it.

models model troubles trick toy Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

AOP part 50: Exuberance

There are two kinds of models in the world, those that can pull this kind of shot off and those that can't.

shirt vulnerable style raphaella partner Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

How to make a model look vulnerable

THINKING: A girl in a shirt is always a great image. There is something about bare legs below the shirt that are sexy.

Helen Stephens Photoshoot

Helen and I had three quarters of an hour to shoot these on a rooftop balcony in London. I knew as soon as I saw it I wanted to create something with a Mediterranean feel and mostly the weather co-operated.

masks holes visible varied props Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

AOP part 49: Masks

Masks can be really great props, they instantly add a little mystery to a headshot. However many masks have eye holes which are too small, leaving the eyes obscured.

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