Posts by Hanna Saba
How To Pose Your Model
I’ve heard it so many times on set; “Sorry, I’m so bad at telling people what to do,” or “I’m still getting comfortable with posing people.” It seems many photographers struggle with posing their model in the beginning stages of portraiture. There can also be a learning curve when going from working with an experienced…
Read MoreFeatured Photographer – Grace Almera Dela Peña
Tell us a bit about the image? This image is a part of a series/project that I am doing called “Coffee Break”. It as a series where I take photos of models/people whom I have worked with before and new faces who reached out to me at some point for a collaboration. What inspired you…
Read MoreKnowing Your Limits (And Sticking to Them)
As models, our job is to emote, portray, and embody precisely what the photographer wishes to capture. Every so often we may be given the luxury to have full creative control of a shoot – choosing everything from wardrobe to posing – but most of the time we are not in a director’s position. …
Read MoreFeatured photographer – Paul Tran
The Autumn Sisters Question Tell us about the image Answer The image was created from a concept that I had. At the time I was exploring imagery involving textures and I came up with a concept, the Spring and Autumn Sisters. The image I wanted to create was of two Forest Spirits, sisters but…
Read MoreMale Closeup Portraits: The Breakdown with Miguel Quiles
Model Safety
Since the launch of Model Focus, I’ve received requests to cover the topic of model safety. Due to past personal experiences, this subject is very dear to my heart. Most people do not know that I was assaulted on a shoot in the Fall of 2016. My desire for this discussion is to raise awareness,…
Read MoreHow To light your Subject to achieve the Renaissance Look – By PH Daniel Sanchez
Today Daniel Sanchez is going to talk about the most versatile lighting setup to get the best results in your Photography Studio.
Read MoreThe Model To-Do List
Here comes another weekend! The end of many nine to five work weeks and the beginning of two days with creative possibilities. Last week we discussed modeling from an emotional perspective in “The Basics of Emoting,” but today we’ll examine more of the practical side. Today I am going to go over ways a model…
Read MoreFeatured Photographer – Rahim Mastafa
Question: Tell us a bit about the image Answer: This image is a composite image I created for my client who had spent six months getting in shape. He booked the shoot to capture and document all of his hard work and as he seen some of my other composites, he wanted to create something…
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