Blog Entries tagged 'myblog'

Professional Photo Shoots: Getting Ready

chaordic@gmail.com — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

When preparing for your first professional photo shoot, there are a million and one things that will be running through your head. Every model has their own rituals, but here are a few quick tips that will serve you well when getting prepped for your next shoot.
Keep to a strict (but smart) health and fitness regime. You want your body to not only be in shape, but also to look healthy for your shoot. I don't what you see on TV, thinner doesn't always mean sexier. There is nothing sexy about [...]

Finally...could today be the day?

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It's almost 3pm and there is an actual, honest to god chance that the new site design will be finish and loaded. One thing about being a photographer is that we tend to see everything as a finished image and filtered through a lens of composition, balance, feel and color; which can be a royal pain in the ass when it comes to web design.

I have spent three months designing layout after layout, working with several different freelancers (a story in itself) and just about driving my O [...]

How to Make a Stunning Modeling Portfolio

chaordic@gmail.com — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

{ sbdredirect http://www.digitalsistere.com/photography-blog/How-to-Make-a-Stunning-Modeling-Portfolio.html} When a new model sets out to create a portfolio, there are a few 'key ingredients' that, even if you get everything else right, failing to nail these down could cost you many lost jobs - and possibly your dream job. So if you're serious about making an eye-popping portfolio for your modeling pursuits - one that stuns the agents, leaves the clients drooling, and drowns your competition - h [...]

Am I a coward?

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Am I a coward?

For almost two years now, I have nibbled at a certain project idea but never actually bitten in to it. On a deep intuitive level, I know that this project would produce some of the best photography work I have even created. I also know that the raw, primal energy that would flow through the results would be absolutely delicious.

Why am I hesitating?

Well, the first excuse I have is knowing how difficult it would be to find a model with a strong enough pe [...]