Posts by Hanna Saba
The Deterioration of Modeling
If you judge my articles by their title you have probably already formed some strong opinions about this one. Models are becoming more diverse in size, shape, age, and everything in between. The plus-size market is stronger than ever and models with Downs Syndrome are walking runways in New York Fashion Week. There are models…
Read MoreFeatured Photography – Alexander Sviridov
1. Tell us a bit about the image? This is a portrait of my daughter. I attempted to make the photo look like as if it were a painting, similar to the Old Masters. 2. What inspired you to take the shot? I was inspired by Jan van Eyck’s famous self-portrait. I wanted to recreate…
Read MoreFeatured Photographer – Stéphane Rouxel
1. Tell us a bit about the image? This photos was taken during an evening with friends photographers, Amélie came to play the models with two other young women this evening there. 2. What inspired you to take the shot? This photo was taken uninspired particular, the session was a little improvised. I am inspired…
Read MoreWhen You Don’t Book the Job
Throughout my time creating this blog, I’ve spent a lot of time writing about all the things models do. Today I’ll write about the things models want to do…but don’t. The runways they wish to walk, the garments they want to wear, and the brands they want to represent. Today I’m going to write about…
Read MoreFeatured Photographer – Wenche Jostad
1. Tell us a bit about this image? The image means a lot to me. I wanted to keep it simple, telling a story of emotions that only an image can do. The locations is Bangkok. 2. What inspired you to take the shot? The models sensual and femenine posture that reflected her…
Read MoreModeling – A Full-Time Career?
How many hours per week would you guess I work as a model? Twenty-five? Thirty? Maybe forty-five? I’ve mentioned this before, but many of you still may not know that I’m also a full-time registered nurse. How does that affect your estimate? Would you guess I spend more along the lines of ten or fifteen…
Read MoreFeatured Photography – Luis Alonso Ramírez
1. Tell us a bit about the image A challenge for me to mix the human body in ways that project the complexity of my thoughts. 2. What inspired you to take the shot? The good and the bad, the darkness and the light, are always present. The body is always the bridge to…
Read MoreBuilding A Strong Portfolio
Over the past few weeks I’ve received many messages asking me how to start out in the fashion industry. This question has been asked of me by models, makeup artists, photographers, and designers. Though the answer varies slightly based on the beginning professional’s area of expertise, one piece of the puzzle remains the same –…
Read MoreFeatured Photographer – Olga Gridina
1. Tell us a bit about the image. When I shoot portraits, I always prefer the image to speak by itself. My aim is to create an image that will draw you in without letting you know how it does it. To me it is the intangible aspect of an image that draws someone in…
Read MoreFeatured Photographer – Itamar Yissachar
1. Tell us a bit about the image This image was taken in my home town as a part of a personal project I have taken on – portraits of the various vocation in the Golan Heights in Israel. I personally know this baker and asked him if I can take his portrait. His response…
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