Experimental Shoots: Body Paint, Serendipity and Leah

We were actually capturing full length and portrait shots in this wet paint shot, but I was fascinated by the small, abstract interaction and mixing of the paints.

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AOP part 5: Attitude

So this style of guidance lets me and the model move easily from genre to genre, theme to theme. I can say "give me some attitude" and we are in a different place.

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AOP part 4: Natural Light Serenity

Another simple window light portrait. Always look to the lighting on the face first. See here how we have perfect Rembrandt lighting on the face.

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Model of the Day: 03/09/2025 - Niki Marie

Our daily model photograph with Niki Marie

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Victoria Bond (video)

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

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6 More Tips for Portrait Photography (video)

A short YouTube photography tip

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104 Photo Editing Tools You Should Know About

Hi, I found this list on an internet forum the other day and thought you might find it interesting and/or useful.

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AOP part 3: Strength

From the first few shots it became apparent that Maja could play the emotional chameleon and pull of a wide range of posing styles.

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Model of the Day: 02/09/2025 - Carla Monaco

Our daily model photograph with Carla Monaco

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AOP part 2: The Location and the Shoot

The location was a disused factory in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham. I have used the location several times for workshops.

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100 Do's and Don'ts for Studios

How a $5 prop can create great images

Helen Stephens Photoshoot

Model of the Day: 24/06/2021 - Victoria Bond