Fashion Photography Tips For Success
We see them all over the place; in television advertisements,
in magazines, and on the runway. They are the beautiful men and
women who strut their stuff while showing off the latest styles
from the hottest fashion designers. These are the fashion models
of today and tomorrow, and the subject of high fashion photography.
It is through photography that these models and fashionable clothing
are brought to the public. Therefore, these photographs must be
taken with a certain level of precision and a special attention
to color, style, and lighting composition. Learning a few key fashion
photography tips will help to make this possible.
High fashion photographers such as Mario Testino
and Eva Mueller may not be as famous as the models they shoot, but
they are actually sought out more than their model counterparts
by fashion magazines and designers. While the dream of huge paychecks
and hobnobbing with the rich and famous might appeal to the aspiring
fashion photographer, it is not easy to become successful in fashion
and model photography. For every one talented young photographer
who makes it big, there are hundreds are left dreaming about the
moment their photo will be chosen.
Here are a few fashion photography tips for anyone
interested in getting started in the field of fashion photography.
The first thing you must do is study your subject. As with any field,
you can never learn enough. Read as many fashion magazines you can
possibly get your hands on. There are a number of fantastic books
on the subjects of fashion and model photography available. They
can be purchased cheaply online at sites like Amazon.com or even
cheaper if you get them used on eBay. You will also need a good
camera, a tripod, and a lighting system. One of the more often overlooked
fashion photography tips, is to ensure that you always have plenty
of film and extra batteries available.
One of the most important fashion photography tips
to focus on is having a portfolio. You need to start assembling
a portfolio of your work and you need to keep this portfolio handy
at all times. You never know when you will have the opportunity
to show your work off to someone in the fashion world. Sharp, vibrant
images on a 4 x 5" transparency will best show off your work,
so focus on them when putting your fashion photography portfolio
together. If any of your work has already been published regardless
of whether it was a local magazine, newspaper or contest, add a
tear sheet (literally a sheet you torn out of the magazine) is a
great addition to a portfolio. You should have a minimum of 20 photographs
in your portfolio and showcasing different styles.
In this day of the internet, it is wise to display
your fashion photography talent online as well. Setup a simple website
displaying your work and submit your digital photos to online contests.
Also, submit them to online fashion gallery websites. This will
help tremendously with getting your work seen and showcasing your
talent around the world. Probably the most important of all the
fashion photography tips is to get your photographs seen by as many
people as possible. There is no better way of doing this than by
putting them online.
Remember that most fashion magazine editors are
looking for your personality in the photographs that you take. Each
fashion photographer will captures the essence of a fashion design
and model differently. Most importantly, if this is your dream,
do not give up, ever! Keep learning the latest high fashion photography
tips and keep working to get your photographs on the cover of my
next hot fashion magazine.
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Charlotte Plante is an avid
photographer who runs a successful photography website dedicated
to the fields of fashion photography
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