Newbie Model Walks into an Agency with Portfolio and #FAILS! Top 5 Tips So This Doesn’t Happen To You
With the digital camera coming down in price and improving in quality with each product lifecycle, you’ll find that hobbyists are moving up into semi-pro photographer rankings and the long time film pros getting their market squeezed by this huge surge of new people. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, in fact, I think it’s a great thing that new entrants are coming... Read More
Fitness Photographer Natalie Minh Gets The Cover Of Ultra Fit Magazine (UK)
Ultra-Fit Magazine Feb-March 2011 Issue Guess who snuck out from behind the camera and onto the cover of Ultra-Fit magazine? Distributed in the UK and US, available at Barnes and Noble (I think) in the States. Learn more about Ultra-Fit Mag by visiting http://www.ultra-fitmagazine.co.uk/ Photo Credit: Tim Keweritsch , you always capture me so well, congrats to you Tim! Read More
Dear Diary
It’s been a while since I took a moment to reflect. It’s the New Year so let’s put some things down on “paper” and clarify my acitivites for myself as I look forward. 2010 was a tremendous and yet challenging year for me. I moved back to the States after a 3 year stint in Belgium and probably one of the stressful times ever experienced. Coming... Read More
Fitness Model Tip – How do I work with a Nutritional or Fitness Company?
Let’s reverse this question from the company’s perspective – Why should they hire YOU to represent their product? Simply because you are awesome and photograph well is not a guarantee to get your foot in the door (although the photogenic part does help alot). You are dealing with business people so you must help them understand how you will benefit their business,... Read More
What do Supermodel Comp Cards look like?
Elite Modeling Agency has an iPad app called Elite Model Management Agency App which displays the model portfolios for top talent such as Monica Belucci, Victoria’s Secret’s supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio, Ana Beatriz Barros, Coco Rocha and Dree Hemingway as well as rising stars Lisanne De Jong, Caroline Brasch, Julia Nobis and Bambi. If you are wondering what kind... Read More
Makeup Tips from a Pro Part 1 – Kit Essentials
I often work with models who don’t have so much experience with makeup, especially what is appropriate for photoshoots. In a three part series, I would like to share with you some tips on what’s part of my kit, techniques used, and specifics for man vs. woman. In high school I had the opportunity to learn about beauty, graduating from beauty school before graduating... Read More
Fitness Photography: Atlanta Photoshoot Sessions Oct 15 – 16
On Oct 15-16 weekend, I’m looking to come out to Atlanta on request but need 10 spots booked for it to be a go. I can be down there Thursday – Sunday. First 10 spots is $200, thereafter is $250/hr. To reserve, I need 25% non refundable deposit (unless <10 people reserved, I will not come to Atlanta and will refund the deposit). Hair/Make up is up to you Model Releases... Read More
