Working With Models: Part 1Before reading any further or commenting on this tutorial, please ensure that you have read the Artist's Comments as it explains who this tutorial series is for, what it is based on and how it may be distributed. Thank you.INTRODUCTIONThis, the first part of the Working With Models series, suggests how to find models to work with. When I refer to models, I'm not referring specifically to mainstream fashion models, the tall slender ethereal looking young women who float down the catwalks or the tanned and shiny guys showing off their tighty whities on billboards. When I say model I'm talking about any per
Working With Models: Part 2Before reading any further or commenting on this tutorial, please ensure that you have read the Artist's Comments as it explains who this tutorial series is for, what it is based on and how it may be distributed. Thank you.LAY IT ALL OUT!It is ALWAYS a good idea to be completely honest, up-front and open about the nature of the shoot that you're planning. If you're looking for a model who is willing to strip off and jump in a bath of fake blood with another naked girl or two, say that. While some models will be happy to do character work and won't object to being photographed in an unflattering manner in
Working With Models: Part 3Before reading any further or commenting on this tutorial, please ensure that you have read the Artist's Comments as it explains who this tutorial series is for, what it is based on and how it may be distributed. Thank you.AT EASE, SOLDIER!One of the most important things you can do to ensure that a shoot goes smoothly and everyone stays happy is to go out of your way to help your model feel comfortable. I find that a cup of tea and a chat goes a long way. Before make-up or props come out, before the lens cap comes off, spend at least a few minutes chatting with the model. This is especially i
Working With Models: Part 4Before reading any further or commenting on this tutorial, please ensure that you have read the Artist's Comments as it explains who this tutorial series is for, what it is based on and how it may be distributed. Thank you.FOLLOW-UP CONTACTAfter a shoot, I often send an email (or leave a MySpace comment, ModelMayhem tag etc) to the model saying that I enjoyed the shoot and had a great time working together. This isn't essential, especially if the model is someone you know well and see all the time, but it is nice if the shoot you're referring to is the first time you've met and/or worked with the model.SENDING OU
My TFP Model Release FormRockstarVanity PhotographyModel/Performer Portfolio Development PhotoshootTerms of ServiceThe client(s) may use the images for the following personal and self-promotional activity online and offline:- Activity with modeling and promotional agencies, online or offline- Personal, social and business networking websites- Business and personal websites/blogs (owned and maintained by the client)- Personal websites/blogs (owned and maintained by the client)- Online and offline portfolios (owned and maintained by the client)The client(s) may not profit directly from the use of the images (not including indirect profit as a result o
Paid TOS and Image ReleaseRockstarVanity PhotographyModel/Performer Portfolio Development PhotoshootTerms of ServiceThe client(s) may use the images for the following personal and self-promotional activity online and offline:- Activity with modeling and promotional agencies, online or offline- Personal, social and business networking websites- Business and personal websites/blogs (owned and maintained by the client)- Personal websites/blogs (owned and maintained by the client)- Online and offline portfolios (owned and maintained by the client)The client(s) may not profit directly from the use of the images (not including indirect profit as a result o
White On White TutorialWho is this tutorial for?This tutorial is aimed at people who understand and are comfortable using the manual setting on their camera, preferably a DSLR or DSLR-type which can shoot in RAW format.Experienced photographers will probably find this a little simplistic and if you've been shooting for a while you'll most likely have settled into your own method for creating white-on-white images which may differ somewhat from my own technique. Artists who are new to photography may not recognise some of the terms used. If you're one of those artists, you are welcome to leave a comment or send me a note and I'll do my be
Basics of Artistic PhotographyWho is this tutorial for?This article is for beginner-level photographers and is meant as a guide and a reference resource, not an all-inclusive photography theory encyclopedia. The more advanced among you will no doubt think of things that aren't included here, but the aim of this tutorial is to be a helpful starting point not a technical bible.I N T R O D U C T I O NWhen you're just starting out in photography and have made the leap from snapping pictures of pretty things to intentionally creating artistic photographs, it can be difficult to know where to go next. Sure, there are lots of beautiful photographs out there that catch your
The Artists' ManifestoWhat we owe ourselvesAs artists, we work ourselves crazy in an attempt to arrive at the unattainable goal of perfection. We insult ourselves in a way that we would never put up with from someone else. We are our own worst critics, even during times when we go out of our way to support and encourage our friends. We pour our souls into our creations. We need to listen to the compliments along with the constructive advice. Remember that there is value in what we do and that we have every right to be celebrate when things go well. So, what do we owe ourselves..?Recognise your talentIn this context, I'm talking about talent in terms of something
Keeping the dA PeaceThe Taming of the LlamaLike every huge global public website, dA has it's share of spam, drama, trauma and trolls. Most deviants will have had some experience dealing with spam on their userpage, bitchy comments on their art and other unpleasant interactions. I don't want to talk about the people who trawl through the Daily Deviations every day to leave comments about how the featured work is undeserving, or the people who write journals and news articles calling out other artists and encouraging their friends to form a lynch mob, or the people who disagree with someone in the forums so follow them to their page to hurl a further barrage of i
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