Posts by Hanna Saba
Featured Photographer – Gregory Mohn
1. Tell us a bit about the image 2. What inspired you to take the shot? 3. What gear did you use for the shot including lighting? 4. Tell us about the editing process? 5. How does this piece reflect you as an artist his is a shot of my friend Victoria who would often…
Read MoreWhen to Take A Step Back
If you follow my bi-weekly posts on a regular basis, you have probably noticed this post has been late. For this I apologize, but hope the internet will understand as I have needed to do something I have not done in quite some time… Take a step back. A time out. A breather. A…
Read MoreFEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER – KEVIN COOK
1. Tell us a bit about the image The image was created with limited equipment. No light rigs, no reflectors. It’s all all natural light with a few enhancements using a light overlay, and a photo action that creates the illusion of off camera lighting. Fall is my favorite time of the year to shoot…
Read MoreDropping the Human Prop Mentality
What is the purpose of a model? What exact role do we have in the scheme of a photoshoot? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a model as “one who is employed to display clothes or other merchandise,” or “a person or thing that serves as a pattern for an artist.” These are the definitions of commercial…
Read MoreBeing Your Own Agent
Many believe the life of a model to be an effortless, never-ending game of real life dress up. This could not be further from the case. Models invest time, money, and effort in their appearance, casting call attendance, and bookings. This alone is enough to be a full-time job! But what happens when they don’t…
Read MoreEating Like A Model
“How do models stay so skinny?!” Thankfully we now live in a society were the modeling world is becoming more diverse. We now have a multitude of body types walking the runways and various physiques gracing magazine covers. However, the question is still often asked; “How exactly does a model eat?” The answer is different…
Read MoreFeatured Photographer – Tim Skipper
1. Tell us a bit about the image The image was inspired by the movie the Cell. The visual graphics of someone with massive flowing silk got stuck in my head. To do the shot I contacted a model friend of mine and brought her to the garage of my house. For the red “silk”…
Read MoreThe Fiercest Competitor
Competition; “an activity done by a number of people or organizations, each of which is trying to do better than all of the others” (Cambridge Online Dictionary). If you are working in any artistic capacity – and also share this perception of the term “competition” – you have likely come to the chilling realization that…
Read MoreFeatured Photographer – David Monson
1. Tell us a bit about the image The ballerina is a professional dancer with Ballet West in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her name is Emily Neale. 2. What inspired you to take the shot? She wanted to take a photo capturing her strength in a soft feminine way. 3. What gear did…
Read MoreHow to Photograph & Pose in Designer Clothing
Let’s face it, a major part of portraiture photography is the clothing the subject wears. Are you looking to expand your portfolio and audience by featuring custom designers? I certainly always am. Working with a designer can breathe a whole new life into the photoshoot and help embrace whatever style you are seeking to produce. …
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