Portrait workshop

Do your research first by reading and asking all the questions that come to mind to like minded people in this field. Avoid walking straight into a camera store with your wallet and no idea what you need. have a basic idea so you are able to communicate effectively on the subject or you might end up regretting it.

Portrait photography is all about the lighting in order to establish the desired mood, highlight the features, and capture the subject's essence and character.

AI is a tool that photographers can embrace to enhance their work, streamline their workflow, and explore new creative possibilities. It is a powerful ally rather than a replacement for skilled photographers.

Most import that you realise from the beginning is that there are really not rules, just like in fashion and "the arts". The way to approach learning photography is to develop your style, the way the camera settings work comes second. The camera just follow your instruction to capture your photograph. 

It's also important to ensure that your pictures are current and up-to-date, as trends in the modelling industry can change quickly. and make sure you understand the legal contract you are signing when joining a model agency. Finally, you photographer is key as your portfolio is you presented visually looking your best.

It is for this reason, and being passionate about photography, that I am going to layout the facts, and the importance to assist you in making the right choices in selecting an institution or photography school that will meet your expectations and take you to the level you expect.

Photographers today that are working in the industry are tending to become more specialised in the field they are best, or, again, to better themselves in the genres that are financially viable in their scope and ability to deliver

Visual impact that unleashes sentiment and builds memories and relationships. For globally spread families, photography gives license to newborns developing into college graduates, and alike, college graduates into parents. To take on the role as a “the photographer’, capturing and sharing these moments, is something special, and we all need a visual storyteller in our lives.

There are many products and brands to choose from, all with different purposes and price tags, so make sure you have done your research, had some practical experience working with lighting and asked all the right questions.

Remember big shoots for big brands cost money, and involve much planning and responsibility, so understand what is required and maintain focus in order to be successful.

There are even short courses that provide, not only the reading material and notes, but professional advice and camera gear, providing great opportunities for practical application and camera choice when  you are ready to buy your camera. A great teacher is everything.

What you are not informed about, are the true facts and limitations of your what you get from your mobile camera. Advertisers, like in very industry fail to disclose all the facts, focusing more on your expectations and what you want to hear.

Consider that with any skill, training is required which is often costly and takes time, thereafter, you will need to have a budget of equipment and the necessary camera gear to do the job effectively. Finally, there is the marketing, this is actually where you build awareness and a client base for your business.

Not only does the family need to plan the baby shower, but the photographer will need to ensure that all is executed smoothly and meets their approval

Street photography can take on many forms, from candid to reportage, journalism and portraiture, to war correspondence. The essence and the underlying message are similar in all genres, that being expression and mood in the way you intend to tell the story visually.

To feel beautiful and sexy is certainly is one of the key feelings that one wants to have. This

may be for different reasons, either for oneself own fulfilment, or for one’s partner, in a

way to share intimacy and to boost desires

The usual question… can I make a living as a Photographer? The answer is YES. Most photographers either run their own businesses and work for themselves, while others prefer a more regular and salaried agency styled job, the choice is yours, and what best suits your situation and personality drive.

So remember, the quicker you are able to apply this sequence, the sooner you are able to add 95% of your attention to what you are shooting, and 5 percent to the camera settings. So, let’s get to it…
If you still having any concerns regarding these settings and steps provided, or wish to explore and take your photography further, I suggest you consider enrolling for a short photography course or workshop just to "polish up" your skills and confidence and of course meet like minded people to bounce great ideas with.

Some photographers prefer black and white as it brings out all the hard lines and the tends to be “punchier”, especially for street photography and reportage that show mood and tell real stories. I personally love black and white, as it is a gradation of monochrome.  My suggestion is shoot in color and convert in post to black and white thereafter. In studio, photographers will often use a plain baby blue backdrop for black and white, as it tends to work nicely for effect, white is very cold and used only for specific looks. When capturing family portraiture, black and white is not a popular choice. Most family and baby pictures are shot in color, same as fashion, where the colors play a large role.

Guidelines relate to such principals as the rule of thirds, along with many other suggestions as to what makes a photograph correct in terms of the visual appeal, these are just guides to assist you.