commercial modeling

Middle Of The Day

July 11, 2010
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Shot with the ring light camera right So Susan Ashe of Ashe Photography came to the studio today to do some testing.  Our model Andrea showed up right on time, 1:00pm.   I just have her come hair and makeup ready when I’m doing this kinda of testing.  We were going to do some hot (temperature) […]

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Headshot First

July 6, 2010
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I always shoot my “headshot” first.  I put that in the can,  covered.  But I’m always thinking headshot even during subsequent looks.  This shot of Anthony was actually the third and last look of the day.  I have to say I prefer this image over my intended headshot. Anthony didn’t need time to warm up […]

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Commercial Model Headshots

July 6, 2010
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The importance of taking a great commercial headshot for agencies is critical.  Understanding what makes a great headshot is part of the equation.  It’s not just a pretty picture.  The image can further a models career, slow it down or stop it completely.  This shoot was Andi’s first to test the waters so to speak.  […]

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Make My Job Easy

July 3, 2010
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Models can make your day enjoyable…today was enjoyable. The top image was shot with two speedlights on a single stand with straw gel.  The bottom is just a reflector held high overhead to create a lighting pattern on Anthony’s face.  There is a huge parking structure by the studio with all kinds of nooks and […]

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They Moved

July 2, 2010
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There is always that one house on the block with a family of gnomes in the yard, geese in seasonal clothes, santa and plastic  poinsettias in the summer, christmas lights all year long, flowers blooming in  winter.  Yard ornaments galore.  It’s really annoying when they move in and a joy when they move out…if you […]

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Model Testing

June 26, 2010
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Todays post is in response to Aurora V Photography inquiring about how I test with models. She mentioned there is not much online, but I do know it’s a hotly debated topic on Model Mayhem. For anyone who cares; I pick out all the images myself, I don’t offer the models choices.  I fully retouch […]

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New Full Body Videos

June 17, 2010
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full body 2 from mary duprie Full body looking off camera. . . . . . . . . . . Commercial Full Body from mary duprie Continuing series of full body freeform modeling tips for photographers and models. . . . . . . . . . . Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post […]

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New Videos On Model Movement

June 16, 2010
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Torso from mary duprie Building on my foundation for photographers and models . . . . . . . . . . Full Body Part 1 from mary duprie Full Body information on freeform modeling for photographers and models. . . . . . . . . . . To see all the videos on […]

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