Asian Photography – July 2019

tips and techs

Working on a tight budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise using a model.

Having the right look for your brand is extremely important. Before choosing a model,

think about who your target customer is. Write down a few things about them. Their

hobbies, interests, social demographic, age etc. As elegant and amazing you want your

pictures to be, the photos need to be relatable to your customer, your model should

basically represent your target audience. Knowing who your customer is, is one of the

most important parts of your business.

Where to find models

Irrespective of the size of your fund you can

still find a great professional model to suit your

condition. Using a model who knows how to pose

and can hold his/her own throughout the whole

photo-shoot is so crucial. Our best advice is to

not use a friend or family member. Even if you

think they are the most beautiful person in the

world, they most likely are, but they may not be a

model. Much like any other profession, modelling

requires skills and often a lot of practice. Often it

is much easier to work with someone you don’t

know than with a friend, as friends are more likely

to get awkward and shy in front of the camera.

With the help of digital technology and the

internet, it has never been easier for photographers

to find models. There are websites, forums, and

How to

find and

work with

models?

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