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Model of the Day: 30/10/2026 - Harriett Langley

Our daily model photograph with Harriett Langley

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Leah Axl - Model Portfolio Shoot

I've worked with Leah many times over the years, and I did her first photoshoot. Leah is now a very successful and much in demand model.

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AOP part 22: 9 Compositional Elements

This shot gives me a great example to talk about a number of compositional elements in one image. Colour scheme: the pale blue background pushes the warmer tones of skin forward with clear separation of subject to background.

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Should I Put Pricing on My Website (video)

A short YouTube video with some business advice

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The WHOLE LIBRARY!

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

 

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Model of the Day: 29/10/2026 - Brodie Lock

Our daily model photograph with Brodie Lock

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Blogs by Photographers

These are some of the blogs by photographers that I drop by on a regular basis. Always welcome to here of your own suggestions too.

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Critique for Arthur

After every workshop we give attendees the opportunity to send in post-processed and finished images for a critique, this may cover everything from great photos for approval or failed photos for advice.

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127 Hours In the Man Shed (127 Hours Spoof)

A short YouTube video

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AOP part 21: Portrait Close Up

Of course, the next step having got that close is to get even closer still. Rolling Stones anyone? On the following two pages I want to show a small collection of the images from this tiny session.

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Softness

THINKING: To create an image of softness (rather than a soft, out of focus image) you need to relate a number of features of the image.

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Model of the Day: 17/10/2026 - Sophie Lansdale Ross

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Model of the Day: 11/10/2026 - Suzanne M

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Model of the Day: 20/09/2019 - Unknown

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