Mood board
Building mood boards is where you’ll begin to stand out
from the amateur photographers. A board that consists of the
model, location, styling, and the concept will make a great
feeling and assist your luck. Use Google Images or pinterest to
find inspiration (Reference) images. After downloading images
open Photoshop and create an A4 size collage of images that
inspire the shooting concept. Sending this to a model shows
that you gave the shoot a considerable amount of thought,
made preparations, and perhaps even selected that model for
that specific concept. It is also a great tool for preparation and
communication; this lets everyone be on the same page and
more likely capture exactly what the team has in mind.
Makeup artistWhen working with
a professional model,
working with a makeup
artist is necessary too.
Having a makeup artist at
the shoot is a deal maker
or breaker. Models may
not exactly need a makeup artist if they are good at their own
makeup. But it shows that you are an out and out professional
when assembling a team. A makeup artist is a portrait and
fashion photographer’s best friend, so be prepared to work with
them on a regular basis.Hiring the model
Don’t be surprised if a model messages
back with his/her remuneration. I’d
recommend hiring one if you aren’t having
any luck finding a model to test with;
especially if you don’t have a portfolio or
someone willing to take a chance on you.
Hiring a professional model may work in your
favour, they are experienced professionals
and used to posing in front a camera.
If you’re curious in following portraiture, the important thing is having human beings in front
of your camera. So by any ways possible, capture as many people as you can when you start.
Once you get that one booming shoot out of the way, it becomes effortless. Using some of
these tips will help you become successful in your journey.TEXT: d ISHanT ParEkHJuly 2019 - 49