Critique for John D.

Like this is strong monochrome. The hard lighting brings out a strong sense of drama. It is maybe slightly windy at the top of the image - you could lose a couple of inches and get a strong image.

Critique for KevinH

Not the best of the set. The crop cuts out the edge of her elbow and the partially covered eye does not work well here.

key background actually model lit Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

Creating a high-key glamour look

A bright, white and cheerful look is typical of high key glamour - and indeed high key photography in general.

Post Workshop Critique - Rich

Rich recently had a one-on-one session and sent a few images for critique following the session. This post session review is included on all our workshops, both individual and group workshops and is a vital part of the learning process.

glamour lighting fashion posing worlds Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

Glamour in a fashion style

This little set combines styles from the fashion and glamour photographer worlds. Lighting Diagram The hard and focussed lighting is provided by a honeycombed and snooted strobe.

JoPaul model, jopaul nude nice couple variety Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

JoPaul Photoshoot

JoPaul dropped by for a couple of hours so we did some shooty stuff This first shot I really can't decide about.

Martin Elliot - photographer of the Tennis Bum - sadly RIP

It's one of those truly iconic images isn't it. While cheesy to within an inch of its life it nevertheless was a huge feature in the '70's and early '80's.

lighting props background working wide Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

Glamour in a shed - why contrasts work

These images work because of the comparison and contrast - and frankly downright incongruity - of a pretty girl in a grubby place.

jopaul Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

JoPaul - Water Shoot (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image. This discussion is around building a fake swimming pool and shooting with model JoPaul

cove mdf curve smooth problem Simon Q. Walden, FilmPhotoAcademy.com, sqw, FilmPhoto, photography

How to build a cove with Ashley

So while surfing the tinterweb for advice on cove building and different methods I came across this rather delightful video of how to build a full photographic infinity cove.

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