Critique for David

David was an attendee at our recent two day workshop on fashion, nudes and portraits that we ran in conjunction with the Royal Photographic Society.

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100 Do's and Don'ts for Models

I meet and work with models at all levels of experience and I have learnt so much from them, but also realise they have so much to learn themselves.

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Model of the Day: 20/12/2024 - Brodie Lock

Our daily model photograph with Brodie Lock

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Don't Just Shoot the Face - Baby Photography (video)

A short YouTube video with some business advice. This video talks about other images you should shoot when doing baby and newborn photography.

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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.

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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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Model of the Day: 19/12/2024 - Zara Watson

Our daily model photograph with Zara Watson

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Zara Watson - Rock Chick Styling (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of a nude image: "Rock Chick Styling" featuring model Zara Watson

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Build Your Own DIY V-Flat Light Modifiers (from the web)

V-flats are a staple of studio setups and have a wide array of uses, but the "real" flats they're usually made up of are a type of foamboard for display mounting called Gatorboard, which comes in large, thick sheets which are nice and sturdy.

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Model of the Day: 22/11/2020 - Rosa Brighid