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Leah Axl - Mixed Light Sources (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Photoshoot: Faith Obae

So this is a bathroom, with a sloping roof at 45 degrees. The ceiling is mirrored - so that is how we end up with this weird angle and reflection.

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Sammie H - Mirror Shot (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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JammyLou - Bright Red (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Sophie - Mirror Fashion (video)

"Images Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Agyness Deyn doing some posing

Some terrific posing work here, I particular like the scene early on where she's pulling the lighting assistants and lighting rig around, looks very strong.

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9 More Tips to Improve Your Portrait Photography

1) Use an ultra-wide lens for fun By ultra-wide I mean 24mm or less - all the way down to a full 180 degree fish-eye.

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Leah Axl - Low Key Portrait (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Leah Axl - Model Portfolio Shoot

I've worked with Leah many times over the years, and I did her first photoshoot. Leah is now a very successful and much in demand model.

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Critique for Dave

These are Dave's images for critique following the November workshop we ran in conjunction with the RPS.